GCSE Options 2010-2011
The academic programme for pupils starting their GCSE years in September requires all pupils to take the compulsory core subjects and to take three other subjects of their choice. The studying of core subjects meets both the National Curriculum objectives and those of the School in providing a desirable basis to education for all pupils at this level. We recognise the value of all subjects in providing depth and interest to education. However, time does not permit all of the subjects studied in the Third Year to be taken as GCSE subjects.
Pupils therefore need to choose three additional non-core subjects. Most pupils will take nine or ten subjects to GCSE. This number of subjects provides sufficient breadth of curriculum to ensure that pupils are acceptable to the universities of their choice and allows sufficient depth to be reached in each subject to be a sound preparation for A level subjects.
The GCSE Subjects:
The Core subjects:
English and English Literature
Mathematics
Science - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Modern Language
The Option Subjects:
Art & Design
Business Studies & Economics
3D Design
Drama
French
Geography
German
Greek
History
Italian
Latin
Music
PE
Philosophy & Ethics
Spanish
Downloads
Download the Full Options Document
Caterham School - 2011-2012 GCSE Options Booklet