Economics is exciting, contemporary and increasingly relevant in a global environment. Throughout this course you will study topics that are as wide ranging as the debates about whether fracking should be allowed, whether taxes on the rich should be raised, assess the economic impact of Covid-19, how can developing countries ensure a more equal distribution of income and whether students should pay more for their university fees. It is a subject that requires students to carefully analyse the issues raised, consider the opinions of others and engage in debate and discussion within the class. As such topics are diverse and controversial, we expect all candidates to be able to read widely, follow argument and be brave enough to reach their own conclusions.
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.
The new Edexcel A Level in Economics is assessed through three compulsory components at the end of the two year course. Paper 1 Microeconomics 2 hours Multiple short questions Data response questions A choice of open response questions - 100 marks Paper 2 Microeconomics 2 hours Multiple short questions Data response questions A choice of open response questions - 100 marks Paper 3 Micro and Microeconomics 2 hours Data response questions A choice of extended open-response questions - 100 marks
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 |
Economics is exciting, contemporary and increasingly relevant in a global environment. Throughout this course you will study topics that are as wide ranging as the debates about whether fracking should be allowed, whether taxes on the rich should be raised, assess the economic impact of Covid-19, how can developing countries ensure a more equal distribution of income and whether students should pay more for their university fees. It is a subject that requires students to carefully analyse the issues raised, consider the opinions of others and engage in debate and discussion within the class. As such topics are diverse and controversial, we expect all candidates to be able to read widely, follow argument and be brave enough to reach their own conclusions.
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.
The new Edexcel A Level in Economics is assessed through three compulsory components at the end of the two year course. Paper 1 Microeconomics 2 hours Multiple short questions Data response questions A choice of open response questions - 100 marks Paper 2 Microeconomics 2 hours Multiple short questions Data response questions A choice of open response questions - 100 marks Paper 3 Micro and Microeconomics 2 hours Data response questions A choice of extended open-response questions - 100 marks