Course information
Physics
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle - Kensington and Chelsea
02075846322
35 Cromwell Road, London, London, SW7 2DG
Course summary

Topics taught: see exam structure above and also the topics covered in PAL which are Mechanics; Electric Circuits; Experimental methods (including questions on core practicals); Materials; Waves and the particle nature of light. Skills taught: Learn understand and apply concepts, develop logical arguments, plan scientific investigations, practical skills, quantitative skills, and working in groups.

Entry requirements

External candidates to the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle: • Candidates must have a minimum grade of 9 in French GCSE, a minimum of 6 in 5 GCSEs and a minimum of 7 in the subjects they wish to study for the A-Levels • Candidates meet Mr McNaught for an interview and are assessed individually in writing on 2 subjects they wish to take to A-Levels

How you'll be assessed

Percentage in examinations: 100% + practical endorsement (see below) Exam Structure (written papers): Paper 1 30%; 1h 45m 90 marks taken at the end of TAL • Further mechanics; Electric and magnetic fields; Nuclear and particle physics • Some AS (PAL year) topics Paper 2 30%; 1h 45m 90 marks taken at the end of TAL • Thermodynamics; Space; Nuclear radiation; Gravitational fields; Oscillations • Some AS (PAL year) topics Paper 3 40%; 2h 30m 120 marks taken at the end of TAL • General paper assessing topics across the AS and A-level qualifications • Experimental methods (including questions on core practicals). Exam Structure (Practical Assessment in Physics): There are 16 core practicals in A Level (8 in PAL & 8 in TAL). Core practicals are assessed in a class by the teacher and awarded as a ”Science Practical Endorsement” Pass or Fail on the A-level certificate in addition to A-level grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKensington and Chelsea
Ofsted RatingInadequate
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£7,631 - £15,965
Address35 Cromwell Road, London, London, SW7 2DG