IGCSEs
IGCSEs are the first important external qualifications that a student takes in the English education system. Whilst a broad range of subjects is studied, English language and mathematics are compulsory and a science is recommended. The grades that can be achieved range from 9 (the top grade) to 1 (the lowest grade) with a grade 4 considered as a pass grade. To go on to take a subject at A level, students typically need to achieve a grade 6 in the subject at IGCSE although a high grade 5 will be considered.
Why Are IGCSEs So Important?
Elea High offer a broad range of examination subjects to our students to enable them to plan their journey to their dream career. The first step in that journey is to achieve good IGCSE grades.
In the English education system, recognised across the globe, students sit external exams at 15 or 16 years old and need to achieve a grade 6 (grade 5 under exceptional circumstances) to be able to progress to A levels. If your child is looking to go to university after compulsory education, they must achieve good grades in their A level exams.
Exceptionally, we find that some students are looking for one to one education to enable them to progress to their examinations at their own speed. We can offer expert one to one tuition at IGCSE and A levels.
Students typically study up to seven IGCSEs, with a minimum of five and no maximum. These are usually across a broad range of subjects including arts, sciences, humanities and sport. If a student is unsure what they want as a career, they are advised to choose a broad range of subjects that interest them. They are graded from 9 to 1 with nine being the highest grade. Subjects offered include:
Mathematics
English Language
English Literature
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Drama
Psychology
Global Citizenship
French/Spanish
History
Geography
Business
Economics
Computer Science
Mathematics
You’ll work with number systems, understand how functions work, draw and interpret graphs. You’ll investigate shapes using geometry and trigonometry and work with statistics and calculate probability. You’ll also study circle theorems.
English Language
You’ll work with fiction and non-fiction texts, identifying inference and the intentions of authors. Poetry and prose features and you’ll be expected to write for different purposes including creative writing for the pure enjoyment of writing.
English Literature
You’ll learn to analyse and interpret texts including Shakespeare, a playscript and a work of classic or contemporary fiction. The analytical skills developed in this subject are great transferable skills for other subjetcs
Biology
Find out more about living things including inheritance, reproduction and the various bodily processes including the digestive and respiratory systems. Additional areas of study include ecology and the environment.
Chemistry
You’ll receive an introduction to the various forms of chemistry including organic and inorganic chemistry and learn about physical chemical processes through participating in virtual experiments.
Physics
Understand how forces and motion takes place including waves. Investigate energy sources and resources. Delve into astrophysics and find out all about electromagnetism and radioactivity as well as learning about electricity.
History
Develop your skills of investigation and analysis as we study a range of different events from diverse periods of history. Learn how significant events in history contributed to the shaping of our world today.
Business
Understand the different forms of business and how they make money. Learn basic accounting and dive into the world of marketing and promotion of goods. You’ll use case studies to refine your understanding of the business world.
Economics
Learn why supply and demand affects everything and how micro and macroeconomics are the machinery of government monetary and fiscal policies. You’ll then understand the importance of economics in a global setting.
Psychology
If you’ve ever wanted to learn about yourself and others and why people act the way they do then psychology is for you. The subject has applications in other curriculum subjects, in particular, business studies where you’ll see how it applies to consumer decisions.
Drama
Drama is fun anyway but it also builds self confidence and allows the student to express themselves freely. The subject complements English Language and Literature and helps strengthen communication skills as well as developing the ability to make an impact.
Geography
Geography isn’t just about maps, flags and capital cities. You’ll learn lots about the environment, our violent earth and the human side of geography with the growth of megacities and the causes and consequences of migration.
Global Citizenship
Learn how the different types of government are organised and run, how conflicts affect millions of people across the world and what you can do to become and effective global citizen.
Modern Foreign Languages
Choose to learn either French, Spanish or German and, through conversation, grammar and responses to prompts, write and speak the language of your choice.
