High School: 2025 – 2026 School Year
Business
Students will develop a multitude of skills,including numeracy, communication and an understanding of research methodology.They will read sources to interpret and evaluate business information, write extended responses, respond appropriately to a range of question types, develop an understanding of business concepts and apply these concepts to real-life situations.
What will you study?
l Marketing and people
l Managing business activities
l Business decisions and strategy
l Global business
Accounting
Learners will have an opportunity to carry out problem solving, analysis and interpretation.
They will understand ethics and present a true and fair representation of information,
and develop the inter-personal skills required to obtain data, work within a team, discuss outcomes and make recommendations.
What will you study?
l The Accounting System and Costing
l Corporate and Management
Accounting
Economics
Students who successfully study for this qualification will have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts and techniques of English law. This qualification lays a secure foundation for further study. In addition, it provides a worthwhile course for students who will end their study at the IAL stage.
What will you study?
l Markets in action
l Macroeconomic performance and policy
l Business Behaviour
l Developments in the global economy
Biology
The content is relevant for students who have achieved a GCSE in Biology and who want to study this subject at a higher level. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of their subject by applying the concepts in the specifications to a range of different problems,
set in a variety of contexts.
Problems require the application of mathematical skills. Core practical activities are embedded throughout the course, allowing students to link theoretical knowledge and understanding to practical scenarios.
What will you study?
l Molecules, Diet, Transport and Health
l Cells, Development, Biodiversity and Conservation
l Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity
l Respiration, Internal Environment, Coordination and Gene Technology
l Practical Skills
Chemistry
The content is relevant for students who have achieved a GCSE in Chemistry and who want to study this subject at a higher level. Learners
will develop knowledge and understanding of their subject by applying the concepts in the specifications to a range of different problems,
set in a variety of contexts.
Problems require the application of mathematical skills. Core practical activities are embedded throughout the course, allowing students to link theoretical knowledge and understanding to practical scenarios.
What will you study?
l Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry
l Energetics, Group Chemistry,Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols
l Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry
l Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry
l Practical Skills
Physics
The content is relevant for students who have achieved a GCSE in Physics and who want to study this subject at a higher level. Learners
will develop knowledge and understanding of their subject by applying the concepts in the specifications to a range of different problems,
set in a variety of contexts.
Problems require the application of mathematical skills. Core practical activities are embedded throughout the course, allowing students to link theoretical knowledge and understanding to practical scenarios.
What will you study?
l Mechanics and Materials
l Waves and Electricity
l Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles
l Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology
l Practical Skills
Psychology
Students will develop a critical perspective on psychology by analysing the way psychological theory and research can be critically evaluated.
They will also develop the ability to work autonomously, and learn how to engage with others to discuss and debate psychological explanations of human behaviour and the issues surrounding the use of psychology within society.
What will you study?
l Social and cognitive psychology
l Biological psychology, learning theories and development
l Applications of psychology
l Clinical psychology and psychological skills
English Language
Students will study English Language in a global context, including the influence of other languages on the development of English.
What will you study?
l Language: Context and Identity
l Language in Transition
l Crafting Language (writing)
l Investigating Language
Mathematics,Further Mathematics
Students will develop responsibility for their own learning and mathematical development.
They will use their knowledge and skills to apply mathematics to real-life situations, solve unstructured problems and use mathematics as an effective means of communication.
What will you study?
l Pure Mathematics
l Further Pure Mathematics
l Mechanics
l Statistics
l Decision Mathematics
Geography
This qualification enables students to develop their knowledge of locations, places, processes and environments, at all geographical scales from local to global. They will also develop independent thinking and critical thinking skills.
What will you study?
l Global Challenges
l Geographical Investigations
l Contested Planet
l Researching Geography
History
Learners will develop their interest and enthusiasm for history and understand its intrinsic value and significance. They will gain the ability to critically evaluate past events, construct an argument and work in a team. The qualification focuses on both breadth and depth of history.
What will you study?
l Depth Study with Interpretations
l Breadth Study with Source Evaluation
l Thematic Study with Source Evaluation
l International Study with Historical
Interpretations
Extended Level 3 Project Qualification (EPQ)
It gives students the opportunity to:
l Explore an area that interests them, aligned to an area of the curriculum or a hobby or interest.
l Research a subject that might not be available through other qualifications, whilst developing valuable independent research
and project management skills.
l Become future-ready by developing transferable skills valued by universities and employers.
l Earn additional UCAS points (up to 28 points for an A*, the equivalent of an International AS Level) which makes university applications
stand out.



