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Fully Authorised by British and Spanish authorities. Centre for Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel London Examinations
We are changing our KS4 curriculum. Click on the links for the information you require.
The curriculum for Year 11 in 2007/8 is shown below.
Click her to be redirected to the page for the New Curriculum for Year 10 in 2007/8.
Current Curriculum
The curriculum is made up of compulsory and optional subjects.
Read about the exams and what they mean.
Compulsory Subjects
Students have to study the compulsory subjects
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Personal, Social and Health Education |
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IGCSE English First Language (Cambridge)
You will use a range of fiction and non-fiction resources. You will learn to analyse the key features of spoken and written English in order to improve your reading, writing and comprehension skills.
The exam is available at Extended and Core levels. For each you will sit two papers; Extended (both 2 hours) and Core (1 hour 45 and 2 hours).
IGCSE Second Language English (Cambridge)
Students for whom English is not a first language will be given the opportunity to take this exam in addition to, or instead, of the First Language exam. Some students will sit this at the end of Year 10. Extended and Core levels are available. There are three examinations: speaking (20mins), listening (1 hour) and reading and writing 1 hour 45 or 2 hours).
The lessons will be the same as for First Language but specific examination preparation will be provided.
IGCSE English Literature (Cambridge)
More able students will be prepared for the Literature exam. Students will read, analyse and respond to literary texts (prose, poetry and drama). They will be expected to read more widely than the set books. There are two exams: one of 2 hours 15 using the books and a second of 1 hour on an unseen text.
IGCSE (London)
We continue to use SMP textbooks, this means that students will continue to learn maths in the same way as in Year 9. Use of a calculator is encouraged throughout the course and students are expected to bring one to every lesson.
Everyone will study number and number systems, sets, algebra, sequences, graphs, geometry, measurement, transformations, statistics and probability. More able students will also study standard form, functions, calculus and vectors.
The course is delivered at two levels Higher and Foundation.
All students sit two 2 hour papers. Calculators may be used on both papers.
IGCSE (London) Double Award
The course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and students gain two identical grades. The course is divided into units of work covering each of the science subjects separately. Throughout the course students will undertake experiments and record and interpret their results.
In Biology, students learn about: nature & variety of living organisms, structure & function of living organisms, reproduction & inheritance, ecology & environment and use of biological resources.
In Chemistry: principles of chemistry, the elements, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and chemistry in society.
In Physics: forces & motion, electricity & electromagnetism, waves, energy resources & transfer, solids liquids & gasses and radioactivity & particles.
The course is examined at two levels Higher and Foundation.
All students sit five papers; one on each science subject and a further two testing your understanding of how to interpret the results of experiments. Higher papers are 1 hour 30 minutes long and foundation 1 hour 15 minutes.
Students will follow a course appropriate to their level of Spanish.
Spanish AS (Cambridge).
Students must already have passed IGCSE Spanish.
Students will have to manipulate the language accurately in spoken and written forms. They will have to respond to texts drawn from a variety of sources; for example magazines, newspapers and books.
They will study grammar, literature, culture and the civilisation of the countries where Spanish is spoken.
There are three exams. Speaking (20 minutes), reading and writing (1 hour 15) and an essay (1 hour 45).
The rest of the year group will be divided between Intermediate higher or lower and Beginners as appropriate. In Year 11, students will sit a Spanish exam providing their Spanish is good enough. There are two possibilities:
IGCSE (Cambridge) or GCSE (London)
Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will be able to use the language reasonably accurately in formal and informal situations.
They will learn more about grammar. They will also gain insight into the culture and civilization of the countries where Spanish is spoken.
Teachers will advise students on which exam is best suited to each person.
The Cambridge exam is offered at two levels Core and Extended. There are 4 exams. Speaking (15 minutes), reading and writing (1 hour 30), listening (45 minutes) and for Extended only continuous writing (1 hour 15).
The London exam is offered at Foundation and Higher levels. There are also four examinations. Speaking (10 minutes), reading (45 minutes or 1 hour), listening (35 or 45 minutes) and writing (50 minutes or 1 hour).
This course is designed to help students develop as individuals. It covers careers education, health education, study skills and target setting. Students will work in groups as well as individually and make use of the computer to provide information. Students will be encouraged to take part in discussion and learn how to explain their point of view.
There is no exam in this subject.
Students have two periods a week of physical activity. We believe that it is important to develop a healthy body through regular exercise.
There is no exam in this subject.
There are three option blocks. Students choose 1 subject from each block
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Block B |
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Art,
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GCSE PE |
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or History (Both these subjects include units of work for the Spanish Certificate of Convalidation) |
Option Block A
You may only study one of these subjects.
IGCSE Painting and related media (Cambridge)
Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of drawing, painting and related media in order to develop your creative skills. Their work may be representational, interpretive or imaginative but the use of a sketchbook to show development of ideas is essential. The course comprises a series of projects. Each project will need to include reference to art and design from other cultures or history.
There is one examination of 10 hours sat over two days. Coursework is also required. Each is worth 50% of the marks.
Students who have demonstrated enthusiasm, enjoyment, commitment, creativity and imagination at Key Stage 3 will find this a suitable choice for them.
GCSE (London)
This course has practical and theoretical components. Students will develop their performance at various sports (Football, Rounders, Athletics and Netball). They will learn to analyse their performance and that of others. The theory part of the course covers aspects of sport and fitness, factors affecting performance, safety in sport and the physiology of the body.
There is one exam of 1 hour 45 to assess the theory. Coursework is made up of assessments of practical skills and analytical skills.
Students who enjoy playing sports will find this a suitable choice for them. However, there is a considerable proportion of the course that is not practical.
Students will spend one period a week studying for the Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills. See the ICT option course for more information about this aspect of the course.
Option Block B
You may only study one of these subjects.
IGCSE (Cambridge)
Students will continue to develop their skills in listening, reading and speaking. They will undertake directed writing and writing in registers. They will study the language in the context of: Personal and social life; The world around us; The world of work and The international world. They will also develop their understanding of French grammar. .
The examination is offered at Extended and Core level. There are 4 exams Speaking (15 minutes), Listening (45 minutes), Writing (I hour 15 minutes) and Reading (2 hours 15 minutes).
Students should choose this subject if they enjoy learning languages and made good progress at French at Key Stage 3.
IGCSE (Cambridge)
The course enables students to investigate global, regional and local perspectives on travel and tourism. They will compare local tourism with the theory of travel and tourism. Day visits to places of interest for tourists will be a feature of the course. This will involve extra costs for the student. Speakers from the industry will be invited to meet the class and share their experiences. This is a vocationally orientated course with links to the travel and tourism industry on the island.
This course is suitable for students who see their future in the travel and tourism industry and for those who are undecided but wish to learn in a more practical way.
The is one 2 hour examination and a substantial piece of coursework which requires a basic understanding of the principles of the marketing and promotion of visitor services.
Cambridge International Diploma
This is a vocational course based on the needs of the ICT industry. Based on Microsoft Office software, these Diplomas assess a range of the most important ICT skills required at work or at home and are available at Foundation and Standard Levels. A fast, efficient way to gain accredited ICT skills, modules are based on 10 to 12 hours teaching time, depending on candidate experience, and result in an immediate improvement in the ability to use some of the world's best known office software packages
Assessments are computer-based and available on-demand to provide a high quality and flexible assessment service. Feedback and results information is instant.
The modules cover: Using the Computer and Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Electronic Communication and Presentations.
This diploma is available at two levels Standard (equivalent to grade C or above) and Foundation. The first term will be used for assessment of the skill level of each student. From January of the course, students will be committed to one of the two levels.
Option Block H
You may only study one of these subjects.
Both these subject include the units of work for the Spanish Certificate of Convalidation
IGCSE (London)
This course gives students opportunities to
• acquire knowledge and understanding of selected periods and/or aspects of history, exploring the significance of historical events, people, changes and issues
• use historical sources critically, in their context, recording significant information and reaching conclusions
• organize and communicate their knowledge and understanding of history
• draw conclusions and make historical judgements.
The particular areas of study are:
The USA, 1945-1974 Social and Political Change
Kennedy and the New Frontier, Johnson and the Great Society, The women’s movement, Protest movements; students and Vietnam, Nixon and Watergate.
Western Europe, 1945-1990s: Divided and United
The impact of Marshall Aid, The Schumann Plan and the Coal and Steel Community, The Treaty of Rome, The enlargement of the European Community, Changing relations between Community members.
The USA, 1917-1929
The Roaring Twenties, Advertising and consumerism, New forms of entertainment, Prohibition, Gangsterism, Hollywood.
Medicine in the Twentieth Century
Medical knowledge and understanding at the beginning of the twentieth century, The work of Pierre and Marie Curie and Fleming, The impact of AIDS and natural disasters, Developments in anti-biotics, laser treatments and high-tech medicine, Medical knowledge and understanding at the end of the twentieth century
This course is available at two levels Foundation and Higher. There are two examinations. The first of 2 hours 30 minutes (Higher) or 1 hour 30 minutes (Foundation). The second is 1 hour long.
IGCSE (Cambridge)
The course covers three broad themes which are designed to develop an understanding of both the natural and the human environment:
1 Population and Settlement,
2 The Natural Environment,
3 Economic Development and the Use of Resources.
Students will also read maps and work with statistical diagrams.
There are three exams. One of 1 hour 45 minutes) and two of 1 hour 30 minutes
Four different types of examinations are offered at Wingate for Key Stage 4.
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). These are the same exams as sat in the UK. Grades range from A* to G, but C and above are most valued.
IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). These are the international version of the GCSE.
Some exams have tiered papers. The terms “Core” and “Foundation” tiers are used to describe exams in which the highest grade that can be gained is a C. “Extended” and “Higher” indicate that grades A* to E can be achieved.
Cambridge International Diplomas
These are vocationally oriented exam courses. There are two levels. Each level has a pass and a distinction grade. Below are the equivalents in terms of GCSE grades.
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Distinction |
GCSE – C/D |
Distinction |
GCSE – A*/A |
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Pass |
GCSE – E/F |
Pass |
GCSE – C |
AS GCE (Advanced Subsidiary General Certificate of Education)
AS exams are normally taken at the end of Year 12. Some students will sit AS Spanish at the end of Year 11. The grades range from A to E. All of these are passes and recognised by Universities for entry requirements.
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