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The core programme
The following subjects form compulsory
core elements of the KS4 programme:
 English Language
 English Literature
 Mathematics
 Science (dual award or separate sciences)
 PE
 PSHE
Option subject rationale
 The school offers a broad range of option subjects to suit
the whole ability range.
 Not all options will run (a minimum number of students
are required to make a course viable)
 All option courses are two year programmes
Option subjects
Students are required to select additional options from the following :
Arabic
Biology
Chemistry
Design Technology
Economics
Geography
 ICT
Physical Education
Art and design
Business Studies
Dual Award Science
Drama
French
History
Music
Physics
Arabic
Involves the study of the following topics:
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At home and abroad
Customer service and transactions
Personal information
Media, entertainment & general
interests
Future plans, education and work
Students are assessed in 4 papers
Listening & understanding in Arabic
23%
Candidates will be tested on their ability to understand spoken Arabic. Testing is through a
variety of tasks which require a written response to demonstrate understanding
Speaking in Arabic
27%
The focus of speaking will relate to the following themes: Media, travel and culture or sport,
leisure and work. Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to use the language for
different purposes and in different settings.
Reading and understanding in Arabic
23%
Students will be tested on their ability to understand written Arabic. The examination
consists of a number of short texts, notices or short news report in Arabic which include a
range of settings and styles both formal and informal.(for example text messages,
advertisements, emails.
Writing in Arabic
27%
Students will produce two pieces of Arabic writing in response to a choice of questions that
relate to the prescribed themes of these specifications: media, travel and culture or sport,
leisure and work.
The EDEXCEL IGCSE Art & Design
 This course is suitable for students who are
 Keen to develop their visual skills
 Creative
 Enthusiastic and imaginative
 Able to sustain an investigation
 Willing to experiment and take risks in their
work
 Willing to review their progress and make
improvements
The course provides four
different endorsements:
Fine Art: drawing, painting,
printmaking and/or sculpture.
 Graphic Design
 Photography
 Textiles
The Exam
Timed exam consisting
of 10 hours
Eight weeks
preparatory period
WHAT IS IGCSE
BIOLOGY?
 Biology is the study of life.
 One of the largest branches
of science
 Zoology
 Botany
 Human Anatomy and Physiology
 Microbiology
IGCSE BIOLOGY
Subject Aims
 IGCSE Edexcel Biology
 Higher level of understanding
biological facts, concepts and
principles.
 To include forming hypotheses
and designing experiments
IGCSE BIOLOGY
 1ST YEAR
 Human Body Systems
 Plant Systems
 2ND YEAR
 Genetics
 Ecology
 Exam
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2 papers (core 66% and high level 33%)
IGCSE Business Studies
 The IGCSE Business Studies syllabus develops
students' understanding of business activity in the
public and private sectors, and the importance of
innovation and change.
 Two examinations at the end of Year 11
 Cambridge IGCSE Syllabus
Business Studies
 Students learn how the major types of business
organisation are established, financed and run, and
how their activities are regulated.
 Factors influencing business decision-making are also
considered, as are the essential values of cooperation
and interdependence.
Business Studies
 Through their studies, students not only learn about
business concepts and techniques but also enhance
related skills such as numeracy and enquiry.
 The syllabus provides both a foundation for further
study at A Level, and an ideal preparation for the world
of work.
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry is the science
of the materials that
make up our physical
world.
CHEMISTRY
International GCSE
EDEXCEL
2 year program assessed in 2 papers
(2hr &1hr)
AO1: Knowledge and understanding 45-55%
AO2: Application of knowledge and
understanding, analysis and evaluation 25-35%
AO3: Experimental and investigative skills 20%
TOTAL 100%
Key subject aims
• learn about patterns and themes
• acquire experimental & investigative skills
• form hypotheses and design experiments
• understand the way materials are used in the World
• understand the role of chemistry in society, industry,
technology, environment and economy
• prepare for advanced courses in
chemistry and related subjects.
Design Technology
 This involves a design and make coursework project
comprised of a research folio and product. This is worth
60% of the overall exam
 A written theory paper is worth the remaining 40% of the
exam
The main areas of emphasis in this course are
 Graphics and presentation skills
 Research and research analysis
 Project management
 Realisation either through a manufactured product or an
aesthetic prototype
GCSE Resistant Materials Technology
 What will I learn?
 GCSE RMT covers a wide range of activities based on
designing and making products that are manufactured
using materials such as wood, metal and plastics in
many forms. As well as learning hand skills, you will
use a range of industrials processes to shape and form
materials into functioning products.
 Over the course of two years you will develop a whole
range of creative designing and making skills,
technical knowledge and understanding relating to
RMT and invaluable transferable skills such as
problem solving and time management.
GCSE Graphic Products
 What will I learn?
 GCSE Graphic Products covers a wide range of products
including packaging, point of sale display, interior and
garden design and 3D product (concept) design.
 Over the course of two years you will develop a whole range
of creative designing and making skills, technical
knowledge and understanding relating to graphic products
and invaluable skills such as problem solving and time
management.
Design Technology
 This involves a design and make coursework project
comprised of a research folio and product. This is worth
60% of the overall exam
 A written theory paper is worth the remaining 40% of the
exam
The main areas of emphasis in this course are
 Graphics and presentation skills
 Research and research analysis
 Project management
 Realisation either through a manufactured product or an
aesthetic prototype
Design Technology
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What will I study?
How to develop a specification for a product;
How to analyse existing products;
How to generate a range of design proposals;
How to use the internet to research ideas;
Product development and planning;
How to select materials and work with tools and equipment;
How to evaluate products.
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You will:
Improve your ICT skills and learn about CAD and CAM;
Develop awareness of consumer requirements of a product;
Analyse products and processes used to manufacture them;
Work practically with a variety of materials;
Learn how to work on your own and as part of a team.
Design Technology
What could I do with a qualification in Design & Technology?
Industrial Design
Silversmithing & Jewellery
Ceramics
Glass making
Packaging Design
Theatre Design
Exhibition Design
Interior Design
Furniture Design
Model-Making
Textile Design
Fashion Design
Illustration
Architecture
Audio - Visual Production
Printing
Art Therapy
Conservation
Engineering
Film Industry
Lecturing
Community Arts
Museum Work
Photography
Web Design
Surveying
Colour Technology
Stage Set Design
Quality Control
Fine Art
Computer Design
Drama
Drama offers the most exciting and fun
way of stimulating creative learning and
life-skill development.
Drama still requires the academic studies
of reading, writing and research. But,
Drama also demands a collaborative and
cooperative way of learning. This learning
experience is not solitary but social; this
is Drama’s great strength and attraction.
Drama helps us to communicate
effectively. Drama encourages us to
listen and observe, to think and
create, to take risks yet be able to
make mistakes, to respect our
differences, and to become
personally and culturally aware.
Drama allows us to dream and turn
our dreams into action. Drama is
fun to do!
Economics
Economics
 Cambridge IGCSE
 Individual
 Business
 Government
 International
Economics
 Students should
 have an interest in current events
 want to find out more about the world we live in
 be able to express and explain an idea
FRANÇAIS
 CAREER,
 LEARNING ROMAN LANGUAGES,
 INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY,
 HOLIDAYS,
 WORLD LANGUAGE
 FOCUSING ON COMMUNICATION AND THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR
IB and A-LEVELS USING CAMBRIDGE SYLLABUS
EQUAL WEIGHT GIVEN TO
READING
LISTENING
SPEAKING
WRITING
CULTURAL FOCUS FRENCH SPEAKING CULTURES
Geography
IGCSE Geography involves the study of
3 themes.
These are:
 Population and settlement
 The Natural Environment
 Economic Development and the use of
resources
Assessment
A variety of exam formats are involved:
 Essay paper
 Compulsory short answer paper including
mapwork
 Internet based fieldwork alternative exam and/or
alternative to coursework paper
 Students tend to be successful
History
 There is one examination at the end of
Year 11
 It is a modern world history course
 There are three sections and a good choice
of options.
Section A: Themes
 For example:
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divided union. Depression and recovery in
the USA 1929-45
 A world divided: international relations
between the wars 1919-1939
 A world divided: superpower relations 194562
Section B: depth study
For Example
 The First World War
 The USA 1917-1929
 The fall of communism in Europe, 1979-91
Section C: change
For example
 Conflict, crisis and change: the Middle East
1919-1973
 The changing nature of warfare 1936-2003
 Conflict, crisis and change: China 1934-1989
Music GCSE
Why study Music GCSE?
 GCSE Music is a recognised qualification and is accepted by all good
Universities and Colleges.
 Music is challenging, provides enjoyment and improves important skills
such as critical/creative thinking, aesthetic sensitivity, emotional
awareness, cultural understanding, self discipline, self confidence and
self motivation.
 Encourages students to be inspired and to actively engage in the study
of Music.
 Enables students to study and appreciate a range of different kinds of
Music.
 EDEXCEL GCSE course is designed to make the transition to AS/GCE
Level smoother and more accessible.
 Any student working towards ABRSM Grade 5 in any instrument should
take GCSE Music as it will improve current performance skills and help
to ensure a good GCSE grade.
Music GCSE: Areas of
Study
The specification content is defined by four
Areas of Study:
Area of Study Area of Study Area of Study Area of Study
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4:
Western
classical music
1600-1899
Music in the
20th
century
Unit 1: Performing
Unit 2: Composing
Unit 3: Listening and Appraising
Popular music
in context
30%
30%
40%
World music
Performing Music
 It is recommended that students can aim to perform
pieces of at least Grade 5 (ABRSM) standard by Year 11
to help ensure that full credit for their performances is
awarded.
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(This is not an essential requirement).
 The student may perform on any instrument or voice, in
any style or genre.
 Ensemble pieces must consist of two or more people
playing separate parts simultaneously.
 The Solo and Ensemble pieces can be performed on
different instruments if desired, though should be
contrasting in style/genre.
 Neither piece should exceed 5 minutes each.
Composing Music
UNIT 2: Composing
 Students will be encouraged to use Sibelius Software to
produce a composition score.
 At times, students will be expected to use their own
instruments to help them develop their compositions
and ‘realise’ them.
 Compositions may be completed and assessed at any
time during the course.
 Each piece will be based on a different Area of Study.
Appraising Music
UNIT 3: Listening and Appraising 40%
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1 hour 30 minute examination set and marked
externally by Edexcel
Questions are based around set works for the unit:
SECTION A – Questions based on recorded extracts of
set works
SECTION B – Questions and answers are more
in-depth on a chosen set work.
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 EDEXCEL syllabus
 GCSE not IGCSE
 60% Practical – 12% of this is Analysis
of Performance including a 6 Week
Personal Exercise Programme. 48% is
grading of practical abilities in 4
sports.
 40% Theory
GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SO WHY DO GCSE PE?
 Physical Education is still the UK’s fastest growing area of Education due to
the continued growth of the sports industry.
 The Syllabus studied by the students is very well regarded overseas.
 Can lead to AS/A2 level in PE or Sports Studies. Also Degrees in Sports
Science/Studies are available.
 Helpful: The Anatomy and Physiology sections of the course support
learning in science.
 Fun and Interesting!
 Learn how to stay healthy in later life.
Edexcel IGCSE
What Is Physics?
 Physics is the scientific study of matter
and energy and how they interact with
each other.
 This energy can take the form of motion,
light, electricity, gravity . . . just about
anything.
 Physics deals with matter on scales
ranging from sub-atomic particles to
stars and even entire galaxies.
Key Physics aims:
 To impart a systematic body of scientific knowledge
and the skills needed to apply this in new and
changing situations in many domestic, industrial and
environmental contexts .
 To foster an appreciation of the practical nature of
physics, and develop experimental and investigative
skills based on safe laboratory techniques .
 To enable students to evaluate, in terms of their
scientific knowledge and understanding, the benefits
and drawbacks of scientific and technological
developments .
 To enable students to select, organize and present
information clearly and logically, using appropriate
scientific terms and conventions.
Assessment
 Single tier. Two exams. No
coursework
 Grading A* to G
 Provides a sound foundation for
progression to Edexcel GCE
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and
Advanced level, and other
comparable post-16 qualifications.
GCSE DUAL AWARD SCIENCE
 EDEXCEL Science
 EDEXCEL Additional Science
 Biology, Chemistry and Physics
 Two year course
CIE
www.cie.org.uk
Edexcel www.edexcel.com