IB students choose between studying Biology at Higher Level or Standard Level. Both A Level and IB courses develop a wide range of skills including experimental, data analysis, critical evaluation of information, communication and collaborative working. Use of IT will be actively encouraged, as will independent learning. Our aim is “To Bring Biology to Life”.
GCSE Biology or Dual Award Science Grade 6. Students must either take Maths in Context as their enrichment choice or A Level Maths
Separate ‘practical competency’ in “hands on” practical skills but this will not contribute to the eventual grade. • Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics (90 marks in 1 hour 45 minute paper) • Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology (90 marks in 1 hour 45 minute paper) • Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology (120 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes)
About Education Provider
Region | South East |
Local Authority | Isle of Wight |
Ofsted Rating | |
Gender Type | Co-Educational |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | £32,298 - £36,849 |
Sixth Form Fee | £9,384 - £16,626 |
Address | Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE |
IB students choose between studying Biology at Higher Level or Standard Level. Both A Level and IB courses develop a wide range of skills including experimental, data analysis, critical evaluation of information, communication and collaborative working. Use of IT will be actively encouraged, as will independent learning. Our aim is “To Bring Biology to Life”.
GCSE Biology or Dual Award Science Grade 6. Students must either take Maths in Context as their enrichment choice or A Level Maths
Separate ‘practical competency’ in “hands on” practical skills but this will not contribute to the eventual grade. • Paper 1: Advanced Biochemistry, Microbiology and Genetics (90 marks in 1 hour 45 minute paper) • Paper 2: Advanced Physiology, Evolution and Ecology (90 marks in 1 hour 45 minute paper) • Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Biology (120 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes)