Sixth Form Options 2022

SIXTH FORM SUBJECT OPTIONS (2022
ART
Entry requirements:
Entry requirement: grade 6-9 at GCSE
The Art and Design course is a two-year linear course.
Why study this subject?

A Level Art and Design is for students who have an interest in the visual arts and who want the
opportunity to develop and express their own ideas. It is also necessary for students who wish to
study Architecture and Design Engineering at University. The course gives skills to enjoy, engage and
produce visual arts - tools that are crucial for those who wish to pursue a career in the art, cra ,
design, architecture or visual media. It also promotes independent decision making, analysis and
problem solving.
What I will study and learn?

A Level Art is a broad and exible course.
Throughout this course students will:

• develop, review and re ne ideas
• analyse contextual and other sources to inform personal inves ga ons
• explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and
processes.
• record ideas, observa ons and insights
• present personal and meaningful responses.
How will I be assessed?

PERSONAL INVESTIGATION - COURSEWORK
This component is worth 60% of the A Level.
Students are required to produce a por olio of prac cal and wri en work based on personal
star ng points.
EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT - (ESA)

This component is worth 40% of the A Level.
It requires students to produce preparatory studies and personal outcome(s) based on a
theme set by Edexcel. The ESA is released in February of the nal (second) year. The nal
outcome(s) is produced under examina on condi ons over 15 hours.
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Future opportuni es (degrees and careers):
This course prepares students with communica on and cri cal thinking, problem solving - all of
which prepare students for further study and the world of work.
For students who wish to pursue a career in the crea ve industries, the next step is likely to be a
Founda on Degree course followed by an undergraduate degree course in elds such as Product
Design, Fine Art, Fashion design or Illustra on. Other career opportuni es are Architecture, design
Engineering, Anima on, Media Studies.
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BIOLOGY
Entry requirements:
To study Biology A Level you should expect to get a B grade or above in IGCSE Biology. Pass grades in
IGCSE mathema cs and Chemistry would also be helpful.

Biology is the study of life. Studying biology you gain an understanding of how life evolves, survives
and changes. It gives you knowledge about the interac on of cells with organs and organisms, with
environment and ecosystems. Biology teaches us how organs and systems work in the human body
and how everything is inter-connected within the body. It is a very important subject from a medical
point of view, including looking at diseases and cure. Knowledge of Biology helps us make a be er
environment for people to live in and has led to improvement in agriculture and food supply.
Biology has the poten al to improve human life, and will con nue enabling us to live longer and
healthier lives well into the future.

The course syllabus is Salters-Nu eld Biology A Level Edexcel - A
Topic 1 - Circulatory system, diet and health, cardiovascular disease

Topic 2 - Lungs and gas-exchange, membranes, inheritance of gene c diseases.
Topic 3 - Cells and mitosis, Fer lisa on and meiosis, stem cells, di eren a on.
Topic 4 - Varia on, classi ca on, adapta on, Resources from plants.
Topic 5 - Photosynthesis, global warming, ecology, specia on
Topic 6 - Microbes and disease, the immune system, forensics, DNA pro ling.
Topic 7 - Respira on, muscles and movement, homeostasis, health and sport,
Topic 8 - Brain & nervous system, personalised medicine, sensi vity in plants.

The course is assessed through prac cal work (there are 18 core prac cals over the en re A-
Level course, and many other prac cal inves ga ons, for which a prac cal endorsement pass
is awarded). There are 3 wri en exams. Each exam paper is 2 hours long and takes places at
the end of year 13.
Paper 1 – Topics 1-6
Paper 2 – Topics 1-4, 7 & 8
Paper 3 – Topics 1-8 (and ques ons rela ng to a pre-released ar cle)

A Level Biology involves an ecology trip to undertake eldwork. The trip is residen al. It lasts
for 3/4 days and will take place in at the start of Yr13.

The number of degree courses and opportuni es that you are able to study beyond A-Level biology
is huge. You gain many transferable skills that will serve you well into university and beyond in the
real world of work and adult life.
A Level Biology is demanding but rewarding and interes ng. If you are good at IGCSE Biology or
sciences in general and are interested in the subject, A Level Biology is a very good choice for you.
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Students can enter courses in medicine to qualify as doctors, or can study related degrees in
medical biosciences, pharmacy or neuroscience. A Level Biology is also ideal prepara on for degrees
in biochemistry, gene cs, forensics, environmental sciences, food sciences, or biotechnology. These
quali ca ons train scien sts for careers in cancer research, immunology, disease treatment and
other elds. They can also prepare those who want to launch a company within fast-growing new-
technology sectors. Biology is relevant to psychology or sports science, and is useful to those who
want to become lawyers or journalists or wishing to study humani es and want the rigorous
grounding of a science quali ca on at A Level.
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CHEMISTRY
Entry requirements:
Minimum B grade at IGCSE, but an A grade is recommended

Chemistry is essen ally the study of what all of the things around us are made of and how these
things interact. Studying Chemistry at IGCSE level and beyond is important if you want to go into
any science related career in the future, especially in the chemical, biological and medical
direc ons. But regardless of whether you want to con nue to study science in the future, you
should study Chemistry if you are interested in the world around you, from the “micro” to the
“macro”, from what the structure of plas cs might be to how us humans can reduce the nega ve
e ects that we are having on our planet. Chemistry is one of the gateway subjects for a career in
technology, engineering and scien c inves ga on.

What follows is a summary of the topics included in the A Level course:

• Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table
• Bonding and Structure
• Redox
• Inorganic Chemistry & the Periodic Table
• Formulae, Equa ons and Amounts of Substance
• Energe cs
• Equilibrium
• Acid-base Equilibria
• Transi on Metals
• Organic Chemistry
• Modern Analy cal Techniques
• Kine cs
It is important to keep in mind that the prac cal, hands-on aspect of the course are
fundamental to achieving this quali ca on. On average there is one prac cal per week which
gives pupils a chance to put into prac ce what they have learnt in class, and to develop a full
understanding of the signi cance of what they know.

There will be a test at the end of each topic. You will also have internal exams, based on all
previously covered material.
The nal external exams consist of 3 papers at the end of Year 13 which cover the whole course.
In order to achieve the “Prac cal Endorsement” for the course, pupils are expected to complete 16
“core prac cals” which will be presented to an external examina ons inspector.
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A degree in Chemistry leads into many di erent areas of science and the subject is considered to be
central within the scien c disciplines. Below are some of the careers that chemists typically
pursue:
Analy cal chemist; hazardous waste chemist; pulp and paper chemist; water chemist; science
writers; doctor; cataly c chemist; materials scien st; chemical engineer; biotechnologist
Other related careers: Healthcare scien st; clinical biochemistry; forensic scien st; pharmacologist;
research scien st (physical sciences);toxicologist
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Chartered cer ed accountant; environmental consultant; higher educa on lecturer
nuclear engineer; patent a orney; science writer; secondary school teacher.
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DRAMA & THEATRE

Entry requirements:
In order to study Drama and Theatre A Level, students should have at least a grade B in
Drama IGCSE, although excep ons can be made. If a student has not taken the IGCSE in
Drama but wishes to study the A Level, their English Literature IGCSE grade will be looked at,
and they may be asked to deliver a monologue as an audi on.

Drama and Theatre is a challenging, exci ng A Level which combines prac cal performance
elements with the evalua on of theatre texts and produc ons. It allows students to develop not
only their crea ve talent in drama, but also their analy cal skills.
You will expand your abili es as a performer, developing skills in devising original drama and
delivering interpreta ons of a variety of challenging roles. You will get the chance to work in groups,
sharing ideas and improving your ability to think independently and imagina vely. This will also
reinforce your crea vity, listening skills and teamwork.
You will develop your con dence and communica on skills. You will become a more pro cient
public speaker, and more aware of how to use your voice and physicality to express emo on and
convey your ideas.
You will learn how to think and write like a director and designer, building your understanding of
important theatre prac oners, as well as your technical knowledge of ligh ng, set and costume
design.
You will watch a wide range of live theatre produc ons over the two years of the course, learning
how to evaluate and analyse the performance and design choices of theatre professionals.
Drama and Theatre works as a complementary subject for English Literature, Art, History and
Modern Languages, but it can be taken by anyone who would like to con nue challenging
themselves on both a crea ve and analy cal level.

Students will study three components over the course of the two-year A-level:
Crea ng Original Drama (prac cal): In groups, Students will devise and perform a piece of
original drama.
Drama and Theatre (wri en): Students will study two plays in prepara on for their nal
exam: the Greek tragedy ‘An gone’ by Sophocles and ‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee
Williams.
Students will also watch and then analyse and evaluate various live theatre produc ons.
They will write about one produc on they have seen in the exam.
Making Theatre (prac cal): Students will rehearse extracts from 3 di erent plays, before
performing one extract. They will learn about another key theatre prac oner, and also write
a re ec ve report on their work.
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The Crea ng Original Drama component is lmed and marked by the Drama teachers, and
externally moderated by AQA (30% of the A-level)
The Drama and Theatre component is assessed by 1 three-hour exam (40% of the A-level)
The Making Theatre component is marked by an external examiner from AQA, who will watch and
assess the extract performances (30% of the A-level)

The Drama and Theatre A Level will develop a range of very useful transferable skills,
par cularly in terms of communica on, language and teamwork. These will be valuable for
university degrees in business/management, as well as humani es courses like Interna onal
Rela ons, History and Geography.
Students who study this A Level may go on to further work and study in the crea ve arts
(including theatre, lm and television), or they could work in arts and events management,
PR and adver sing, journalism or law.
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ECONOMICS
Entry requirements:
Minimum B in GCSE Maths and English.

Economics is a hugely in uen al subject which looks at real world choices. In a world where scarce
resources are being used up quickly, economists play an important role in establishing the choice
architecture and incen vising good decision making.

We start with the basics of resource alloca on: how do markets work, how do businesses work, why
do markets fail? Then we move to the basics of economic management: how do we judge economic
performance, how can governments adjust the macroeconomic environment, what makes for a
successful economy? In the second year we develop these ideas further with an in-depth look at the
theory of the rm and a cri cal evalua on of globalisa on.

There are three exams at the end of Year 13, each lasts two hours and includes both short and long
answer ques ons.

Pure economics is a popular degree and economics combines with many other subjects to make for
a ne combined honours degree (for example economics plus a language, economics plus
management, economics with poli cs, or the classic combina on of philosophy, poli cs and
economics). A er university economics o ers a wide variety of job opportuni es from the world of
business and nance to public service.
Final word:
This is a challenging A Level which requires full focus from day one. You have to be able to use data
and build an argument, there is no where to hide in the exam room. As a result students are
expected to read around the subject, keep up-to-date with current events. There is a lot of
homework and no rest in the classroom.
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
Entry requirements:
In order to study English Literature A Level, students should have achieved at least a grade B in both
English Literature and First Language English, although excep ons can be made.

English Literature A Level builds on the skills developed over the IGCSE course, and students will
have the opportunity to study plays, novels and poetry from a wide range of di erent authors and
historical periods.
You will learn to think analy cally about language, imagery and structure, solving problems
crea vely and building an understanding of how social, poli cal and economic contexts can
in uence a writer’s work.
You will develop your communica on skills, wri ng essays which set out complex arguments and
use sophis cated terminology, while also delivering presenta ons in class. There will be the
opportunity to take part in group work, drama ac vi es and crea ve wri ng tasks.
You will learn how to compare and contrast di erent works of literature, as well as evalua ng
cri cal interpreta ons by academic scholars to create your own ideas.
You will be culturally enriched by a subject which is regarded as highly rigorous and pres gious by
Bri sh and American universi es. It is ideal for any student who is intellectually curious and keen to
develop their analy cal and crea ve skills.
English Literature works as a complementary subject for History, Drama and Theatre, Geography
and Modern Languages, but it can also be chosen by students who are taking Maths and science
subjects, in order to demonstrate their range of intellectual interests and skills.

You will study plays, novels and poetry.
‘The Duchess of Mal ’ by John Webster and ‘Othello’ by William Shakespeare. Students will study
these two powerful and moving works of Renaissance tragedy.
Pupils study two novels from the nineteenth/twen eth centuries chosen by their teacher. For
example, one combina on could be ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood and ‘Never Let Me
Go’ by Kazuo Ishiguro, two fascina ng modern dystopian novels, exploring them in terms of their
depic on of science and society.
Roman c-era poetry and twenty- rst century poetry. Students will study a demanding selec on of
poetry from the eighteenth/nineteenth centuries (Wordsworth, Keats, Blake etc) and some modern
poems from the Forward Anthology covering 2000-2010, while also learning how to approach an
unseen poem.
For coursework pupils will study two texts chosen from a range selected by the teacher. This is
guided work but it a ords the pupils the opportunity to work more independently. Coursework
texts can be any type of text from any age. Examples of texts studied by previous year groups are
'The Great Gatsby’ by F. Sco Fitzgerald, ‘Betrayal’ by Harold Pinter and ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia
Woolf?’ by Edward Albee.
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There will be three wri en exams and one piece of coursework: a 3,000-word essay (marked
internally and externally moderated) which is worth 20% of the A-level quali ca on.

Due to the valuable transferable skills which English Literature develops, it can lead to a wide
variety of university courses and subsequent professional opportuni es. A Level Literature students
have in the past studied degrees in anything from Interna onal Business Management to PPE, as
well as courses in History, Geography and Modern Languages.
This year two students have been o ered places to study English Language and Literature at the
University of Oxford. There are also currently former Runnymede pupils who are studying for
degrees in English Literature at the Universi es of Warwick and Manchester.
As an A Level, English Literature would be useful for professional careers such as management, law,
publishing, the crea ve industries including lm and TV, journalism, the media and public rela ons.
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FRENCH
Entry requirements:
We recommend students have an A* or A at IGCSE or equivalent.

There are many reasons to study French at A level.
Most obviously it provides the opportunity to take your French to a high level, far beyond IGCSE, in
terms of range of vocabulary, knowledge of gramma cal structures, uency as a speaker and
accuracy as a user of the language.
Having an addi onal language brings a considerable advantage when applying for a job either in a
na onal or interna onal context and opens up the possibility of studying in a French language
university. It also makes travelling abroad more pleasurable and makes living in another country a
more realis c goal.
The study of a French at A level will also teach you how to think cri cally on a variety of topics, to
express persuasive and coherent arguments and to research independently, all skills that will be
useful at university and beyond.
French is a sensible choice to complement other subjects such as English literature, history and
Spanish. It also is an excellent A level to add another string to your bow if you are considering doing
sciences or any other combina on. It links to many poten al degree courses, many of which can
also be studied in combina on with a modern language.

In the current A level there are 12 “sub-themes”:
Year 12
• The changing nature of family
• The role of technology in society
• The place of voluntary work
• A culture proud of its heritage
• Contemporary francophone music
• Cinema - the 7th art form
Year 13
• Posi ve features of a diverse society
• Life for the marginalised
• How criminals are treated
• Teenagers, the right to vote and poli cal engagement
• Demonstra ons and strikes - who holds the power?
• Poli cs and immigra on
In addi on, in Year 12 we study Louis Malle’s lm Au revoir les enfants and in Year 13 we study a
collec on of Maupassant’s short stories en tled Boule de Suif et autres contes de la guerre. It is
hoped that this study will also encourage students to explore the wealth of French-language cinema
and literature more extensively for their own pleasure.
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The relevant gramma cal structures and vocabulary are taught to enable students to express
themselves fully and accurately on all of these topics, learning the ability to express nuance and to
convince.
Through the study of these di erent topic areas students will learn listening, reading, speaking,
wri ng and transla on skills. They will learn how to use their French to argue and defend a posi on,
to analyse, to summarise, improving their cri cal thinking and learning how to reach evidence-
based conclusions.
In the prepara on for the oral component, students will have freedom to choose their own topic
and learn independent research skills and autonomy. Students have a weekly opportunity to speak
with the language assistant on a one-to-one basis.

During the course students are assessed through wri en and spoken assignments, presenta ons
and tests.
French A level is assessed in three exam papers taken in May and June of Year 13:
Paper 1: Listening, reading and transla on (50%)

Paper 2: Essay wri ng on the set lm and set text (20%)
Paper 3: Speaking (30%)

French is considered a “facilita ng subject” by UK universi es and therefore it can form part of an
applica on to study any university degree. It can provide breadth to a scien c applica on, for
example. It is essen al for any students wishing to apply to study French at university and is highly
recommended for any modern languages degree course or courses with a language component
(e.g. business courses with a language). French A level also builds transferable skills that are very
useful for the following courses: English literature, lm studies, poli cs, philosophy, history,
interna onal rela ons, European studies, linguis cs, law, anthropology, sociology and many more!
As well as being an academic discipline, French is a language of great global importance and
mul na onal companies value employees with a high level of competence. Perhaps ever more so
post Brexit, the French language also plays a key role in the European Union. Graduates with a
uency in three languages (English, Spanish, French) are likely to be highly employable.
French is also a basic tool for communica on that is a great advantage for travelling in French
speaking regions (and also elsewhere where French may be the second language). As well as
prac cal advantages a language is essen al for forming personal rela ons. A good knowledge of
French will make learning further languages easier, and also opens up French language literature,
music, cinema and culture to those who are curious.
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GEOGRAPHY
Entry requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for studying Geography A Level at Runnymede. We value
students who are fascinated by the world around them and keen to learn more about our dynamic
planet.
Geography explores how the decisions and events of today will shape the world of tomorrow. There
has never been a more important me to study Geography.
Many hugely important topics are covered in the A Level course such as geopoli cal tensions, social
cohesion, development, trade, human rights, health, migra on, popula on growth, water security,
environmental degrada on, climate change, natural disasters and energy supplies.
In addi on, as part of the A Level course, students are expected to complete a piece of independent
inves ga on on a theme of their choice. This allows students to study something that is topical and
relevant to them, as well as helping them to develop their research, presenta on and analy cal
skills. Students will be take part in four days of eld work, where they will explore issues rst hand
in the eld and develop their data collec on techniques.
In these turbulent mes, having an apprecia on of the complex rela onships between diverse
people and places is of utmost importance.

Year 12 Units:
Globalisa on, Superpowers, Diverse places, Tectonic Hazards, Coastal Landscapes and
Change
Year 13 Units:
Water Insecurity, Energy Security, Health and Human Rights and the Synop c Paper
The course will also help you develop many transferable skills that will help you advance
academically in whatever you do in the future. Some of these include:
• Research skills, such as using a range of technical methods for the collec on and
analysis of spa al and environmental data, and undertaking eldwork
• Transferable skills, such as teamwork, problem solving, communica on skills
(presenta on, wri ng, deba ng), IT skills, mathema cal skills (sta s cal analysis)
• Intellectual skills, such as cri cally evalua ng theories and judging resources in order
to make informed decisions and to develop reasoned arguments

• You will have 3 exam papers and one individual inves ga on (coursework).
• Paper 1 (30%), Paper 2 (30%), Paper 3 (20%)
• Independent Inves ga on (20%)
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Geography is a dynamic subject that helps you develop a number of diverse skills, making it an
excellent basis for many di erent degrees and careers such as:
Geography, Interna onal Rela ons, Poli cal Studies, Economics, PPE, Business Studies,
Management Studies, Environmental Science, Journalism, Anthropology, Sociology, Earth Sciences,
Engineering, Architecture, Hospitality, Law, Surveying, Sustainability, Tourism, Computer Science
and much more.

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HISTORY
Entry requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements for studying History A Level at Runnymede, though we do
like students to have taken an IGCSE in History and to have passed with a grade C or above.
The most important requirements are to have a keen interest in the subject and to be willing to
work hard.

There are many reasons for taking History at A Level.
• The subject will teach you how to research, to think cri cally and to write persuasively, skills
that will be useful at university and in the world of work.
• It will provide you with an understanding of aspects of modern history, helping you understand
the world in which you live.
• History can complement other subjects such as English Literature, Geography and Economics.
Equally, it can be used to o er breadth to your A level choices in contrast to Mathema cs or the
Sciences.
• History is regarded by universi es as a challenging and worthwhile A Level, and it links to many
poten al degree courses such as Law, PPE, European Studies and Interna onal Rela ons.

There are four modules in the current A Level:
Year 12: Communist states in the twen eth century

Russia 1917-1991:
Communist poli cs, economy, control of the people, society and the collapse of the USSR. You will
study the leaders from Lenin and Stalin to Gorbachev, art, propaganda, the secret police, the role of
women and educa on.
Mao’s China, 1949-76:

establishing communist rule, economy, the Cultural Revolu on, social change
Year 13:
Protest, Agita on and Parliamentary reform in Britain, 1780-1928:
The struggle to extend the right to vote, radicals and revolts, the su rage e movement, the trade
unions, the establishment of modern poli cal par es, the workings of the poli cal system.
Coursework on the Origins of the Cold War:

The purpose of this coursework is to enable students to develop skills in the analysis and evalua on
of interpreta ons of history as part of an independently researched assignment.
Aside from the knowledge for each module, you will learn important skills: to research, to debate,
to construct and write persuasive essays and how to handle source material. For the coursework
module you will also learn about historiography.
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Students will be assessed throughout the course through wri en assignments, presenta ons,
seminars, group work and tests.
The A Level assessment will take the form of three exam papers taken at the end of Year 13 and a
coursework assignment.
Paper 1: Russia, 1917-1991: 30%
Paper 2: Mao’s China 1949-76: 20%
Paper 3: Protest, Agita on and Parliamentary reform, 1780-1928: 30%
Coursework: Cold War: 20% (a detailed 4000-word essay based on individual research. This is
internally marked and then externally moderated)

• History is highly regarded by admissions tutors and is regarded as a “facilita ng subject” by the
pres gious Russell Group of the top UK universi es. Some choose History because it will help gain
access to degrees such as History, Interna onal Rela ons, European Studies, Law, PPE, Poli cs,
Economics, English or Modern Languages.
• Others follow it because it can complement their other A Level subjects, showing a breadth and
variety in their abili es that will enhance their university applica on, say if they wish to pursue a
career in medicine, science, engineering or business.
• A History degree is also highly valued by employers who regard those who see the subject as
providing students with many of the skills that are prized in the world of work. Skills such as clear
and uent communica on, the ability to si through and then evaluate evidence and opinions and
to reach substan ated conclusions are of par cular value in today’s post-truth world. History
graduates o en are sought a er in the world of business, nance and investment, law, journalism,
media, poli cs, government and the civil service, research, adver sing, educa on, NGOs and many
other careers.
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LATIN
Entry requirements:
Pupils should normally have an A/A* in La n (I)GCSE, or 7-9 in GCSE. Excep onally, pupils who did
not choose La n for IGCSE could be accepted on the basis of their ability and results in Year 9.

La n will enable learners to:
• acquire the language skills which enable them to read literary texts, both prose and verse, in the
original language
• develop an academic interest in the literary, historical and cultural features of the ancient Greco-
roman world, which serves as the founda on of the modern western world
• begin to develop a sensi ve and analy cal approach to language generally
• develop research and analy cal skills that will empower them to become independent academic
learners.
These in themselves are valuable bene ts, but for pupils at Runnymede College there are addi onal
factors:
• Studying a range of literature wri en two thousand years ago in a very di erent world is
something very special and interes ng in itself. There are also many direct and indirect links with
English, Spanish and French modern literature.
• A major part of the study of La n A level is the language. It gives considerable help with the
understanding not only of English (half of English vocabulary comes from La n), but also of
Spanish and the other Romance languages - French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian.
• Very o en in English and Spanish it is the slightly less common words that come from La n. In a
virtually bilingual school like Runnymede the vocabulary used in one or both languages is o en
not as wide as it should be. Knowledge of La n gives a richer vocabulary.
• Studying La n also gives a be er grasp of the basic ideas of language. An analy cal approach to
language is necessary and this helps pupils to see English and Spanish in rela on to a language of
very di erent structure and to observe the in uence of La n on both languages. This helps
general understanding and can lead to be er expression, both when wri ng and speaking.
• La n helps you to acquire a greater range of vocabulary and more accurate spelling, and to
express yourself more clearly, par cularly when wri ng - a very important skill in many jobs.
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The La n language is studied further. In Year 12 there is s ll language work to do. Much of this has
already been covered, but needs to be reinforced and done in more detail. There is more emphasis
however on vocabulary and on the Literature set texts, both poetry and prose, which are studied in
La n as part of the A level course: Virgil's Aeneid (epic poetry), Ovid (love poetry) and Cicero,
Philippics (poli cal speech). Some of these texts are studied in Year 12, some in Year 13. As well as
studying the transla on and the content of these Literature set texts in detail, pupils will also read
other Roman authors more super cially for the unprepared transla on paper.

The exams are sat at the end of Year 13. There are four ques on papers:
1. Verse literature: selec ons from Ovid and Virgil (Transla on, context and style ques ons, and an
essay ques on) (25%)
2. Prose literature: a speech of Cicero (Transla on and context and style ques ons, and an essay
ques on) (25%)
3. Unseen Transla on: unprepared transla on of prose and verse passages (33%)
4. A passage of La n for comprehension, with grammar recogni on ques ons. (17%)

A level La n gives proof of knowledge and understanding of the La n language and its literature at a
high level. To have a pass at La n is an excellent quali ca on (and in these days a slightly unusual
one) for those applying for universi es, par cularly for those interested in such courses as English,
History, PPE, Journalism, Modern Languages or Law. Universi es are going to no ce you when you
apply if you have done La n at A level. They will consider you an individual capable of academic
study at the highest level whether it is a subject closely related to your studies of La n or not.
Although La n - like many subjects - is not related to par cular jobs, it prepares you for jobs linked
with its content and language skills such as being a lawyer or journalist; and it is also a clear proof of
your ability to work hard and to learn - possibly anything!
Many important people, who have gone on to success in very di erent jobs, have studied La n at
school and university.
Two writers of children’s books were much in uenced by it - J.K. Rowling (Harry Po er) and C.S.
Lewis (Narnia).
• Charles Geschke founded Adobe Systems.

• Anthony Legge was given the Nobel Prize for Physics - but he studied La n and Greek at Oxford.
• Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, studied La n - and is said to have quoted from the
Roman poet Virgil at a Facebook conference!
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LENGUA
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for Lengua in the sixth form. Lengua is not an op on in Year 12 at
Runnymede College so that they can only do it in Year 13.

Although it is not an A Level quali ca on, students who are thinking of going to a Spanish university
will have enough prepara on to enable them to have an excellent start to their rst year: text
comprehension, a wide vocabulary, historical knowledge, Spanish literature, "cultura general". Sixth
form students will have the opportunity of preparing their entrance to Spanish universi es,
including private ones (Comillas - ICADE-, IE, CUNEF…).

Lengua: comunicación, gramá ca, relaciones semán cas, puntuación y ortogra a (ejercicios
prác cos en clase dirigidos a los exámenes de entrada a las universidades privadas).
Literatura: lectura, comentario y análisis de dis ntos textos de la literatura española: oral y escrito.
• La Celes na
• Jorge Manrique
• El Lazarillo de Tormes
• Cervantes y El Quijote
• Teatro: Fuente Ovejuna de Lope de Vega y La vida es sueño de Calderón de la Barca
• Relatos cortos de dis ntos autores hispanoamericanos
• La casa de Bernarda Alba de F. G. Lorca
• Las bicicletas son para el verano, de F. Fernán Gómez

Par cipa on, wri en exercises, debates, oral ac vi es and a endance will be taken into account.
Periodically they will need to submit some essays related to the tests which are studied.

Access to universi es such as COMILLAS ( Derecho, Relaciones Internacionales, Administración de
Empresas, Traducción e Interpretación...), IE, CUNEF, CEU, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid,
Complutense, Juan Carlos I, Carlos III, Navarra…
All private and public Spanish universi es.
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MATHS AS
Entry requirements:
Minimum of a C at IGCSE (strongly recommended B)
You will be given a summer work booklet to be completed over the holidays which is to be handed
in during your rst lesson.

AS Maths builds upon and strengthens the exis ng skills developed during the IGCSE maths
course. It allows you to con nue to study mathema cs post-16 without the pressure and
complexity of the full A Level course and also demonstrates to universi es and future
employers that you have studied maths to a higher level than the legal requirement. Many
students in previous years have dropped out of the full maths A level course due to the
signi cant increase in both di culty and workload and this is now less of an op on due to
the linear nature of the new A level. If you do not require a full maths A Level for your future
university course or career then this is an excellent opportunity to con nue your study of
mathema cs alongside three other op ons. Maths is a skill for life, and this is an excellent
addi on to humani es studies to have a well-rounded choice of subjects.

You will develop the skills and knowledge you have already gained at IGCSE such as Algebra,
Trigonometry and Sta s cs as well as being introduced to Mechanics - a branch of applied
mathema cs dealing with mo on and forces. More emphasis is placed on deepening understanding
of methods rather than following procedures, and there is a focus on proof and logical reasoning
throughout the course. You will learn to use technology, such as calculators and computers,
e ec vely and will learn how to interpret solu ons and communicate this e ec vely in the context
of the problem. You will have 2 double lessons per week and will be given on average 1 hour of
homework per lesson. This is in addi on to private study, prac ce and revision which is expected to
be part of your regular study habits.

A er each chapter of study you will be given a forma ve assessment to consolidate your learning
and iden fy any areas of weakness. You will also have regular forma ve assessments during class
me on a range of prior learning and you will take internal exams at the end of Year 12. External
exams will take place at the end of your second year of study. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced
Subsidiary GCE in Mathema cs consists of two externally-examined papers:
Paper 1: Pure Mathema cs (*Paper code: 8MA0/01)
Wri en examina on: 2 hours 62.5% of the quali ca on 100 marks

Content overview: Proof, Algebra and func ons, Coordinate geometry in the( x,y) plane, Sequences
and series, Trigonometry, Exponen als and logarithms, Di eren a on, Integra on, Vectors.
Paper 2: Sta s cs and Mechanics (*Paper code: 8MA0/02)
Wri en examina on: 1 hour 37.5% of the quali ca on 60 marks

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Content overview: Sec on A: Sta s cs, Sec on B: Mechanics

Sta s cal sampling, Data presenta on and interpreta on, Probability, Sta s cal distribu ons,
Sta s cal hypothesis tes ng, Quan es and units in mechanics, Kinema cs, Forces and Newton’s
laws.

People with an AS in maths will be able to demonstrate to universi es that they have engaged with
higher level mathema cs. Degrees such as Psychology, Business, Accoun ng, and Educa on will all
bene t from having studied mathema cs at AS level and will set you apart in an applica on. Some
form of maths is also desirable or some mes required for: computer science, chemistry, biology and
life sciences, medicine/nursing, den stry, management studies, architecture, geology, surveying and
even philosophy.
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MATHS
Entry requirements:
A minimum of a B at IGCSE (strongly recommended A)
You will be given a summer work booklet to be completed over the holidays which is to be handed
in during your rst lesson. You will then be assessed on your subject knowledge in September.

Studying maths helps us nd pa erns and structure in our lives. Prac cally, maths helps us put a
price on things, create graphics, build websites, build skyscrapers and generally understand how
things work or predict how they might change over me and under di erent condi ons. Maths is
also con nually growing and changing, as mathema cians and scien sts expand on what they
already know to discover new theories and inven ons.
Maths is one of the best subjects to develop your analy cal, research and problem-solving skills.
Not only will studying maths help give you the knowledge to tackle scien c, mechanical, coding
and abstract problems, it will also help you develop logic to tackle everyday issues like planning
projects, managing budgets and even deba ng e ec vely.

You will develop the skills and knowledge you have already gained at IGCSE such as Algebra,
Trigonometry and Sta s cs as well as being introduced to Mechanics - a branch of applied
mathema cs dealing with mo on and forces. More emphasis is placed on deepening understanding
of methods rather than following procedures, and there is a focus on proof and logical reasoning
throughout the course. You will learn to use technology, such as calculators and computers,
e ec vely and will learn how to interpret solu ons and communicate this e ec vely in the context
of the problem. You will have 4 double lessons per week, and will be given on average 1 hour of
homework per lesson. This is in addi on to private study, prac ce and revision which is expected to
be part of your regular study habits.

Mathema cs (2 year course)
A er each chapter of study you will be given a forma ve assessment to consolidate your learning
and iden fy any areas of weakness. You will also have regular forma ve assessments during class
me on a range of prior learning and you will take internal exams at the end of Year 12. External
exams will take place at the end of your second year of study. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced
Subsidiary GCE in Mathema cs consists of three externally-examined papers:
Paper 1: Pure Mathema cs 1 (*Paper code: 9MA0/01)

Paper 2: Pure Mathema cs 2 (*Paper code: 9MA0/02)
Wri en examina ons: Each exam is 2 hours (100 marks each) and is worth 33.33% of the
quali ca on.
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Content overview for both: Proof, Algebra and func ons, Coordinate geometry in the( x,y) plane,
Sequences and series, Trigonometry, Exponen als and logarithms, Di eren a on, Integra on,
Numerical methods, Vectors.
Paper 3: Sta s cs and Mechanics (*Paper code: 9MA0/03)

Wri en examina ons: One 2 hour exam (100 marks) worth 33.33% of the quali ca on.
Content overview: Sec on A: Sta s cs, Sec on B: Mechanics
Sta s cal sampling, Data presenta on and interpreta on, Probability, Sta s cal distribu ons,
Sta s cal hypothesis tes ng, Quan es and units in mechanics, Kinema cs, Forces and Newton’s
laws, Moments.

People with maths degrees and other quali ca ons can go into: accoun ng, medicine, engineering,
forensic pathology, nance, business, consultancy, teaching, IT, games development, scien c
research, programming, the civil service, design, construc on and astrophysics and many more. It is
in fact a must have for degrees in: physics, engineering, actuarial science, many economics courses
and, of course, maths, although you may need to study a further maths course as well to do this.
Maths is desirable or some mes required for: computer science, accoun ng, chemistry, biology and
life sciences, medicine/nursing, den stry, business studies, management studies, nance,
architecture, geology, psychology, surveying and even philosophy.
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FURTHER MATHS
Entry requirements:
Minimum of an A at IGCSE (strongly recommended A*).

Further Maths is only recommended for very able mathema cians who wish to study engineering,
physics or pure maths at degree level.
Studying maths helps us nd pa erns and structure in our lives. Prac cally, maths helps us put a
price on things, create graphics, build websites, build skyscrapers and generally understand how
things work or predict how they might change over me and under di erent condi ons. Maths is
also con nually growing and changing, as mathema cians and scien sts expand on what they
already know to discover new theories and inven ons.
Maths is one of the subjects to develop your analy cal, research and problem-solving skills. Not
only will studying maths help give you the knowledge to tackle scien c, mechanical, coding and
abstract problems, it will also help you develop logic to tackle everyday issues like planning projects,
managing budgets and even deba ng e ec vely.
Studying the subject to such a high level will give you great insight into many di erent aspects of
Mathema cs, in par cular concepts involving mechanics and algorithms used in compu ng which
will not be addressed in the A level Mathema cs course.

If you opt for Further Maths you will complete the Maths A Level in just one year in Year 12 and will
then go on to study Further Maths in Year 13. This is a course which is designed to challenge even
the very best of mathema cians at Runnymede.
With the introduc on of the new syllabus, you will have to opportunity to develop the skills and
knowledge you have already gained at IGCSE such as Algebra, Trigonometry and Sta s cs as well as
being introduced to Mechanics - a branch of applied mathema cs dealing with mo on and forces
producing mo on. More emphasis will be placed upon the process completed to reach an answer
and you will be taught how to draw knowledge from di erent areas of the subject to access a
ques on e ec vely. You may also have the opportunity to study Decision Maths in Year 2.
Assessments will be designed to reward students for demonstra ng the ability to provide responses
that draw together di erent areas of their knowledge, skills and understanding from across the full
course of study for the Further Mathema cs quali ca on and also from across the Mathema cs
quali ca on. Problem solving, proof and mathema cal modelling will be assessed in Further
Mathema cs in the context of wider knowledge and there will be an emphasis on the applica on of
concepts and understanding.
You will have 8 double lessons per week, and will be given on average 1 hour of homework per
lesson. This is in addi on to private study, prac ce and revision which is expected to be part of your
regular study habits.
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A er each chapter of study you will be given a forma ve assessment to consolidate your
learning and iden fy any areas of weakness. You will also have regular forma ve
assessments during class me on a range of prior learning and you will take internal exams at
the end of Year 12. All external exams will take place at the end of your second year of study.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Further Mathema cs consists of four externally -
examined papers in addi on to the three that are required for the Mathema cs A Level (see entry
for Mathema cs for detail on these).
Two of these are Pure papers and are compulsory. Two further op ons are to be selected from
Further Pure, Further Sta s cs, Further Mechanics and Further Decision modules.
1. Further Core Pure Mathema cs 1 (*Paper code: 9FM0/01)

Wri en examina on: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the quali ca on 75 marks Content overview:
Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and func ons, Further calculus, Further vectors,
Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic func ons, Di eren al equa ons
2. Further Core Pure Mathema cs 2 (*Paper code: 9FM0/02)

Wri en examina on: 1 hour and 30 minutes 25% of the quali ca on 75 marks
Content overview: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and func ons, Further
calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic func ons, Di eren al equa ons
Op on 1: (Paper codes: 9FM0/3A-3D)

One module will be chosen from:

A: Further Pure Mathema cs 1
B: Further Sta s cs 1
C: Further Mechanics 1
D: Decision Mathema cs 1
Op on 2: (*Paper codes: 9FM0/4A-4G)

One module will be chosen from:

A: Further Pure Mathema cs 2
B: Further Sta s cs 1
C: Further Mechanics 1
D: Decision Mathema cs 1
E: Further Sta s cs 2
F: Further Mechanics 2
G: Decision Mathema cs 2
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MUSIC
Entry requirements:
GCSE Music Grade B or 6 or Grade 5 Prac cal and Theory (or equivalent knowledge and skills)

Studying A level Music allows you to take your ability to perform, compose and appraise a wide
range of music to the next level of sophis ca on and depth

The AQA A level Music (7272) course provides you with the opportunity to con nue your journey as
a musicologist, a composer and a performer. As at GCSE level, you will perform, create and listen to
music in di erent styles and contexts, although at a greater level of mastery. This par cular course
provides a higher weigh ng to performing that most speci ca ons, it provides you with the
challenge of composing to a brief and the opportunity of composing freely, and it also a ords you
the opportunity to shape the content of the listening paper, depending on your preferences. All
students analyse some core repertory from the western classical tradi on, but then have a choice of
two areas of study from a range of six, including pop music, music for media, music for theatre, jazz,
contemporary tradi onal music, and art music since 1910.

Component 1: Appraising (40%) - this component is assessed though an examina on paper with
listening and wri en ques ons using excerpts of music.
Component 2: Performance (35%) - for this component you select, prepare and record a recital on
your main instrument or voice for a minimum of 10 minutes. The recital may include solo or
ensemble performance, as well as produc on via music technology, and it is externally marked.
Component 3: Composi on (25%) - for this component you submit two original musical
composi ons, with a combined minimum me of 4:30 minutes. One of the pieces is a free choice
composi on, created on a DAW such as GarageBand, a score writer such as Flat, or on an
instrument. The second composi on is wri en in response to a selec on of composing tasks that
are published by the examina on board at the beginning of Year 13. These composi ons are
externally marked.

Studying A level Music most directly prepares you for future study in Music, or in each of the three
areas of the course. Apart from developing broadly as a musician, this quali ca on will promote
and extend your skills of analysis, presenta on, crea vity, collabora on, and communica on, which
are sought a er skills in both undergraduate and professional environments.
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PHYSICS
Entry requirements:
Physics should have been studied at GCSE. No minimum grades required though a minimum of a B
grade in IGCSE Physics is desirable. As the mathema cal content of the course is high, A Level
Mathema cs is highly recommended (or at least AS Mathema cs).

For us, your love of the subject is the most important thing. We believe that mo va on and interest
should be the main reason you wish to pursue the subject. However, it is also understandable that
some mes physics is necessary for your career aspira ons. In either case, mo va on is key to
succeed.
Physics is the science that tries to explain how nature behaves the way it does. It goes from the very
big (universe) to the very small (sub-atomic par cles). This subject combines prac cal skills with
theore cal ideas to develop descrip ons of the physical universe. Physics (like Chemistry and
Biology) is an experimental science. That means that theory has to be combined with prac cal
work. In the subject you will come across abstract ideas such as waves, energy or elds. However,
you will also learn how these abstract ideas nd applica ons in objects such as your phone charger,
or the notes played in a musical instrument or the genera on of electrical energy in power sta ons.
On a more ambi ous front, Physics tries to answer big ques ons, such as where do we come from?
Where are we going?

Year 12 starts o with a topic that is mostly new to all students: Par cles and Quantum Phenomena.
The rest of the Year 12 topics take the founda ons learnt at IGCSE to a more mathema cal
formalism: Waves and Op cs, Forces, Newton’s Laws of Mo on, Momentum, Work, Energy and
Materials, Electricity and DC Circuits.
Year 13 covers the following topics: Circular Mo on, Simple Harmonic Mo on, Thermal Physics and
Gases, Gravita onal Fields, Electric Fields, Capacitors, Magne c Fields and Electromagne c
Induc on, Radioac vity and Nuclear Energy.
At the end of Year 13 AQA also include an op on topic from the following: Astrophysics, Medical
Physics, Engineering Physics, Turning Points in Physics and Electronics. So far the department has
either done the Turning points or the Astrophysics op ons.
As men oned before Physics is an experimental science and prac cal work comprises an important
part of the syllabus. Students have to complete 12 core prac cals throughout the two A level years.
These prac cals are designed by examining boards to complement the theory classes and develop
certain scien c skills that are required at the end of the course.

Pupils will sit three papers:
Paper 1 - 2hrs 34%

60 marks of short and long answer ques ons and 25 mul ple choice ques ons on content.
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Paper 2 2hrs 32%
60 marks of short and long answer ques ons and 25 mul ple choice ques ons on content.
Paper 3 2hrs 32%

45 marks of short and long answer ques ons on prac cal experiments and data analysis. 35 marks
of short and long answer ques ons on op onal topic.
In addi on, students have to receive an overall pass grade in their core prac cals. The pass grade is
awarded by the teacher and it is based on evidence compiled during experimental work. Students
have to prove that they have developed speci c assessment criteria, such as being able to follow a
wri en method, wri ng a risk assessment, being able to use speci c equipment, processing data,
referencing, etc. The maximum grade for the core prac cals is a pass and students will have plenty
of opportuni es to reach it. This grade will not contribute to the nal A level grade.

Studying A level Physics will develop your reasoning, problem-solving and analy cal skills. A good
grade in A level Physics demonstrates to an employer that you have analy cal and mathema cal
skills that you can apply to real life situa ons.
Possible career paths: A level Physics is an excellent start to any scien c career (Biology, Chemistry,
Geology…) Courses such as Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, Cosmology, Electronics… will require
Physics as one of the A level subjects. Other courses where Physics is highly valued at A level
include: Mathema cs, Medicine, Forensic Science, Economics or Finance.
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SOCIALES YEAR 13
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for Sociales in the sixth form.

Students who might think of going to a Spanish university should have enough prepara on to
enable them to have an excellent start to their rst year: text comprehension, a wide vocabulary,
historical knowledge, Spanish literature, "cultura general". Sixth form students will have the
opportunity of preparing their entrance to Spanish universi es, including private ones (Comillas -
ICADE-, IE, CUNEF…).

You will study Spanish History, Art and Geography, general knowledge and current a airs about
Spain.

You will be assessed through your a endance (three lessons per week), par cipa on, wri en
exercises, tests (ICADE style).

Access to universi es such as COMILLAS ( Derecho, Relaciones Internacionales, Administración de
Empresas, Traducción e Interpretación…), IE, CUNEF, CEU, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid,
Complutense, Juan Carlos I, Carlos III, Navarra… All private and public Spanish universi es.
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SPANISH
Entry requirements:
All na ve Spanish students at Runnymede can take this subject if they have the interest and
desire to do so. However a mature approach towards the study of this subject is essen al.
Non na ve speakers of the language should have studied Spanish at GCSE.

Spanish is spoken by 580 million people and it is the second most spoken mother tongue in
the world. Nearly 22 million people are currently learning Spanish as a Foreign Language
around the globe. All universi es in Spain and the US accept Spanish A Level as well as most
universi es in the UK. The AQA Level course focuses on current issues and the in depth
reading of two literary works. It is a very a rac ve course that students enjoy greatly for its
cultural richness and variety of topics.
Year 12:
Theme 1 Aspects of the Hispanic Society
• Modern and tradi onal values
• Cyberspace
• Equal rights
Theme 2 Ar s c culture in the Hispanic world
• Modern day idols
• Spanish regional iden ty
• Cultural Heritage
Literature: Students will study “Las bicicletas son para el verano” by Fernando Fernán Gómez
Transla on
Year 13:
Theme 3 Mul culturalism in Hispanic socie es
• Immigra on
• Racism
• Integra on
Theme 4 Aspects of poli cal life in the Hispanic World
• Today's youth, tomorrow's ci zens
• Monarchies, republics and dictatorships
• Popular Movements
Literature: "La casa de Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca
Vocabulary
Grammar
Verbs
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The A level exam consists of three papers:
Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Wri ng

Dura on: 2 hours 30 minutes
50% of the exam
Paper 2: Wri ng
Dura on: 2 hours
20% of the exam
Paper 3: Speaking
Dura on: 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes supervised prepara on me)
30% of the exam.

Spanish can be an excellent basis for any degree, from Modern Foreign Languages to
Transla on and Interpre ng, Literature, Journalism, Law, Poli cs, Economics, History, Tourism
or PPE.
Speaking a language as a na ve speaker has become an essen al tool in the professional
world. More and more companies require employees who can speak at least two languages;
therefore being bilingual in English and Spanish will increase your employability poten al.
According to the Cervantes Ins tute Spanish will soon surpass French to become the second
language of choice in the UK.
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IELTS
All students in Year 12 will also take one compulsory double period of English
Language. For the majority of the year, this will be used to prepare them for the IELTS
exam, which will o en be taken into account in their UCAS and US university
applica ons.
IELTS (Interna onal English Language Tes ng System) is a widely used quali ca on for
providing proof of English language skills. UK universi es are legally required to o er
places only to students with a su cient level of pro ciency and this test is one of the
ways in which they measure it. Because it o ers an oral component (as well as
listening, reading and wri ng) it is o en considered as a necessary supplement to the
IGCSE in First Language English and is used as part of a condi onal o er in many
cases.
A typical university requirement might be 6.5 overall with no component lower than a
6, although this will vary from course to course and university to university (to give
you an idea, Oxford University requires no lower than a 7 in any component).
Over the course of the year, students will also take part in debates, deliver
presenta ons in groups, build their vocabulary, and work to eliminate the second
language errors which can impact nega vely on their wri en communica on in all
subjects.
Year 12 students will take the exam in April, and they will then con nue to have
classes un l the end of the year, covering topics such as feminism, media bias and
current a airs.
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