Philosophy teaches you to think about such questions in a rigorous, logical, analytical manner. It trains you to think clearly and express yourself accurately, to break down and build up arguments, so it should help your work in other subjects too. It will not be easy, but will be Philosophy is halfway between the Sciences and the Humanities, and combines well with almost any other subject, both at A level and at university. Though not itself a vocational subject, it is a useful background for entry into a wide range of careers (e.g. management, law, information technology, public administration), indeed for any job where one needs to be able to think logically and present ideas. Philosophy is examined entirely by exam; there is no coursework. There are two three-hour papers. The first is on the first-year themes of Epistemology and Moral Philosophy, and the second is on the second-year themes of the Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of Mind. Each paper has the same format, with five structured questions on each theme. The course considers philosophical questions one at a time, discussing what issues it raises and what we might initially think, then considering and evaluating some classic arguments, and finally creating and defending our positions. This means that there is some reading and some learning, some debating (and learning how to argue), and a lot of thinking.
To be accepted for admission to the Sixth Form (to begin A Level courses), all students must meet the following criteria: • Level of educational attainment equivalent to at least five passes at GCSE/O level or equivalent • Level of English Language at IELTS level 5 (minimum) or equivalent • Satisfactory reports from the current or previous school • Interview with the Principal/Deputy Principal (face-to-face, telephone or SKYPE) • Completed Registration Form signed by the fee-payer
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,390 - £27,030 |
| Address | 23 Collingham Gardens, London, SW5 0HL |
Philosophy teaches you to think about such questions in a rigorous, logical, analytical manner. It trains you to think clearly and express yourself accurately, to break down and build up arguments, so it should help your work in other subjects too. It will not be easy, but will be Philosophy is halfway between the Sciences and the Humanities, and combines well with almost any other subject, both at A level and at university. Though not itself a vocational subject, it is a useful background for entry into a wide range of careers (e.g. management, law, information technology, public administration), indeed for any job where one needs to be able to think logically and present ideas. Philosophy is examined entirely by exam; there is no coursework. There are two three-hour papers. The first is on the first-year themes of Epistemology and Moral Philosophy, and the second is on the second-year themes of the Metaphysics of God and the Metaphysics of Mind. Each paper has the same format, with five structured questions on each theme. The course considers philosophical questions one at a time, discussing what issues it raises and what we might initially think, then considering and evaluating some classic arguments, and finally creating and defending our positions. This means that there is some reading and some learning, some debating (and learning how to argue), and a lot of thinking.
To be accepted for admission to the Sixth Form (to begin A Level courses), all students must meet the following criteria: • Level of educational attainment equivalent to at least five passes at GCSE/O level or equivalent • Level of English Language at IELTS level 5 (minimum) or equivalent • Satisfactory reports from the current or previous school • Interview with the Principal/Deputy Principal (face-to-face, telephone or SKYPE) • Completed Registration Form signed by the fee-payer