Description : A-Level program in Reed's School

GCSE

A two-year course is designed for students aged 14-16, completing a part-time secondary education program. The GCSE certificate, especially common in the UK and Northern Ireland, is highly valued: it gives the right to study in the Sixth Form programs and then go to the selected universities.

The GCSE program includes both compulsory subjects (for example, mathematics and English), as well as electives that the student can choose independently. In total, 21 subjects are offered for selection. There is an opportunity to study and pass on the examinations classical Latin, French, German and Spanish. As a separate subject ICT (information technology) is taught. More than 30 people (according to statistics) choose to study art and design (including graphic), photography.

A-level

The program lasts for 2 academic years and is designed for students of 16-18 years: it simultaneously completes the course of secondary education (stage Sixth Form), and prepares students for admission to the chosen institution.

The students choose on their own subjects for study: usually it's 4 disciplines for the first year (AS-level) and 3 for the second year, which are passed at the final exams. In total, there are more than 26 options to choose from: it helps to devote maximum time to the most priority sciences and specializations, to prepare for entering the desired profession more effectively.

Approximately 37% of students choose art and humanities, 30% focus on the natural sciences, 33% combine disciplines. There is an opportunity to study classical (Latin) and modern foreign languages ​​(German, French, Spanish). As a separate subject ICT (information and computer technology) is available. Every year, approximately 10 students choose art as an A-level, design (usually graphic), photo work.

Among high school students, student exchanges are constantly held: students of Reed's School can go to Germany, France, Holland or Spain. Also practical internships and working practices for graduates are provided.