Inquiry and problem solving are at the heart of the subject. Students explore many relevant topics in today’s world in which the nature of the subject bridges theory with practice. Students demonstrate their investigative, analytical, design thinking, design development, prototyping, testing and evaluation skills and mirror the design processes used across the various industries that integrate design practice.
GCSE Design Technology Grade 6 or above. Students who have not studied Design Technology at GCSE will be considered on an individual basis following a discussion with the Head of Design Technology
Written examination: 60% of the qualification Standard Level - Multiple choice (Paper 1), Common core (Paper 2) Higher Level - Multiple choice (Paper 1), Common core (Paper 2) and HL (Paper 3) IA - Individual design project: 40% of the qualification
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 |
Inquiry and problem solving are at the heart of the subject. Students explore many relevant topics in today’s world in which the nature of the subject bridges theory with practice. Students demonstrate their investigative, analytical, design thinking, design development, prototyping, testing and evaluation skills and mirror the design processes used across the various industries that integrate design practice.
GCSE Design Technology Grade 6 or above. Students who have not studied Design Technology at GCSE will be considered on an individual basis following a discussion with the Head of Design Technology
Written examination: 60% of the qualification Standard Level - Multiple choice (Paper 1), Common core (Paper 2) Higher Level - Multiple choice (Paper 1), Common core (Paper 2) and HL (Paper 3) IA - Individual design project: 40% of the qualification