Exeter School offers a modern history course that attempts to strike a balance between British, European and world history. The overarching theme (and course title) is: ‘The Development and Erosion of Democracy 1800-2000’. Building on knowledge and skills learnt at GCSE the course develops a greater understanding of the modern world, not least key themes such as imperialism, nationalism, capitalism and communism. Important skills in the handling and evaluation of historical source material are developed to enhance your critical readihng and understanding of the past.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). At least a grade 6 in GCSE history or a similar subject e.g. English. It is not a requirement to have studied GCSE history.
There are three external examination papers worth 80% of the overall marks: • Paper one: USA 1917-96 (2 hours and 15 minutes) • Paper two: India 1914-48 (1 hour and 30 minutes) • Paper three: Ireland 1774-1923 (2 hours and 15 minutes) There is one coursework element on Nazi Germany marked internally and then externally moderated, worth 20% of the overall marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
Exeter School offers a modern history course that attempts to strike a balance between British, European and world history. The overarching theme (and course title) is: ‘The Development and Erosion of Democracy 1800-2000’. Building on knowledge and skills learnt at GCSE the course develops a greater understanding of the modern world, not least key themes such as imperialism, nationalism, capitalism and communism. Important skills in the handling and evaluation of historical source material are developed to enhance your critical readihng and understanding of the past.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). At least a grade 6 in GCSE history or a similar subject e.g. English. It is not a requirement to have studied GCSE history.
There are three external examination papers worth 80% of the overall marks: • Paper one: USA 1917-96 (2 hours and 15 minutes) • Paper two: India 1914-48 (1 hour and 30 minutes) • Paper three: Ireland 1774-1923 (2 hours and 15 minutes) There is one coursework element on Nazi Germany marked internally and then externally moderated, worth 20% of the overall marks.