No matter what course you follow at university your future will undoubtedly involve working in a business of some form. Studying A Level Business will help you understand business organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. You will consider all sorts of questions from how to motivate workers, the impact of equal pay legislation, how to market a new product in a digital environment to how a business can penetrate and succeed in a market like China. You will study business behaviour from a variety of perspectives, incorporating the interests of all stakeholders, using an analytical and evaluative approach. Knowledge and skills relevant to businesses in the twenty-first century are emphasised.
For 16+ entry into our Sixth Form, your daughter will be required to sit three examination papers during the first week of November in the year prior to entry. Two of these papers are in subjects which your daughter is currently studying, or which she wishes to study in the Sixth Form at Downe House, as well as a General paper. These examinations are usually taken at your daughter’s current school and practice papers are available on request. Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of seven I/GCSE examinations at Grade 6 (B) or above, preferably with Grade 9/8 (A*) in those subjects she wishes to study in the Sixth Form. If your daughter does not follow an education system with formal examinations at 16+, further testing may be required and a transcript of grades acquired from their previous school. On completion of examination papers, successful candidates will be invited for an interview by the Head of Sixth Form and the Headmistress at the end of November. Offers will be made in December. There are also a number of scholarships available for pupils joining the Sixth Form. We strongly recommend early registration for your daughter. All offers and places are completed by April of the year prior to entry and availability of places in our Sixth Form is very limited.
Paper 1 Themes 1 & 4 content 2 hours Data response questions and essay (100 marks 35% of A Level) Paper 2 Themes 2 & 3 content 2 hours Data response questions and essay (100 marks 35% of A Level) Paper 3 All of the above content 2 hours Data response and context based on pre-released material (100 marks 30% of A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £47,760 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £35,520 |
| Address | Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ |
No matter what course you follow at university your future will undoubtedly involve working in a business of some form. Studying A Level Business will help you understand business organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. You will consider all sorts of questions from how to motivate workers, the impact of equal pay legislation, how to market a new product in a digital environment to how a business can penetrate and succeed in a market like China. You will study business behaviour from a variety of perspectives, incorporating the interests of all stakeholders, using an analytical and evaluative approach. Knowledge and skills relevant to businesses in the twenty-first century are emphasised.
For 16+ entry into our Sixth Form, your daughter will be required to sit three examination papers during the first week of November in the year prior to entry. Two of these papers are in subjects which your daughter is currently studying, or which she wishes to study in the Sixth Form at Downe House, as well as a General paper. These examinations are usually taken at your daughter’s current school and practice papers are available on request. Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of seven I/GCSE examinations at Grade 6 (B) or above, preferably with Grade 9/8 (A*) in those subjects she wishes to study in the Sixth Form. If your daughter does not follow an education system with formal examinations at 16+, further testing may be required and a transcript of grades acquired from their previous school. On completion of examination papers, successful candidates will be invited for an interview by the Head of Sixth Form and the Headmistress at the end of November. Offers will be made in December. There are also a number of scholarships available for pupils joining the Sixth Form. We strongly recommend early registration for your daughter. All offers and places are completed by April of the year prior to entry and availability of places in our Sixth Form is very limited.
Paper 1 Themes 1 & 4 content 2 hours Data response questions and essay (100 marks 35% of A Level) Paper 2 Themes 2 & 3 content 2 hours Data response questions and essay (100 marks 35% of A Level) Paper 3 All of the above content 2 hours Data response and context based on pre-released material (100 marks 30% of A Level)