A-level history challenges students’ minds and will help them to develop clear, concise and accurate powers of expression, orally and on paper. Students who wish to read widely, and learn to research independently, like questioning and arguing, both in small groups and as a class, will find much to enjoy in our study of the past. A good GCSE pass in History is desirable as a foundation for the skills required at A-Level but is not a requirement; only an open mind and enthusiasm! The Department is proud of its longstanding tradition of teaching a broad range of different historical periods and helping students interpret the past of a wide variety of peoples and nations. Each student will study four units and at least 200 years of history. They will consider the changing relationship between rulers and their subjects, why wars are fought and how are they won, why nations and empires unite and divide, how economics shape past societies how competing religions and ideologies have developed and how they have come into conflict. The department delivers two distinct periods of history, Early Modern and Modern. Each course is made up of complementary units designed to deepen your understanding of the periods being studied. Students can choose which of the two periods they would prefer and the school will accommodate your choice as far as possible. Please remember that the issues we address are remarkably similar in both periods and that you should opt for History due to general enthusiasm to explore past human experiences rather than any particular period. In the Early Modern course, you will learn about - • ‘The Crusades 1095 – 1193’ – a violent pilgrimage by Western European kings, knights, monks and priests into the heart of the Middle East to reclaim Jerusalem from Islam. • ‘The Early & Mid Tudors 1485 – 1558’ – political and economic turmoil as Henry VII attempts to establish the Tudor dynasty on England’s throne before his son and grandchildren unleash war, rebellion and religious division with the English Reformation. • ‘The Catholic Reformation 1492 – 1610’ – the Catholic Church fights back globally, from Germany to Japan, against the rise of Protestantism and other faiths. • The Independent Study – a coursework element tackled in the Upper Sixth in which students pursue their historical interests and, through independent research, discover the answer to a question which they have researched. Recent topics have included the reign of Queen Elizabeth, the Ottoman Empire, Charlemagne and Witchcraft persecutions. In the Modern course, you will learn about - • ‘Germany 1789 – 1919’ – the ideas, revolutions, wars and leaders that united Germany into a single state before ultimately leading the nation to disaster in the Great War. • ‘Russia 1894 – 1941’ – from the collapse of the hated Russian monarchy amid war and revolution to the rise of Lenin, Stalin and the waves of terror they unleashed on Russian society. • ‘Britain 1930 – 1997’ – the career of Winston Churchill and his role in the Second World War followed by Britain’s post-war economic decline and the end of the British Empire. • The Independent Study – A coursework element tackled in the Upper Sixth in which students pursue their historical interests and, through independent research, discover the answer to a question which they have researched. Recent topics have included the fall of Margaret Thatcher, the careers of Gladstone & Disraeli and the expansion of the British Empire in the Victorian period.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
The course will be assessed through three formal examinations (80%) and coursework (20%). Much like GCSE History, the examinations will test the pupil’s ability to construct convincing arguments using detailed evidence to explain and judge historical events. Students will also be expected to analyse and evaluate historical evidence for meaning and accuracy and weigh the interpretations of other historians.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,958 - £24,990 |
| Address | 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
A-level history challenges students’ minds and will help them to develop clear, concise and accurate powers of expression, orally and on paper. Students who wish to read widely, and learn to research independently, like questioning and arguing, both in small groups and as a class, will find much to enjoy in our study of the past. A good GCSE pass in History is desirable as a foundation for the skills required at A-Level but is not a requirement; only an open mind and enthusiasm! The Department is proud of its longstanding tradition of teaching a broad range of different historical periods and helping students interpret the past of a wide variety of peoples and nations. Each student will study four units and at least 200 years of history. They will consider the changing relationship between rulers and their subjects, why wars are fought and how are they won, why nations and empires unite and divide, how economics shape past societies how competing religions and ideologies have developed and how they have come into conflict. The department delivers two distinct periods of history, Early Modern and Modern. Each course is made up of complementary units designed to deepen your understanding of the periods being studied. Students can choose which of the two periods they would prefer and the school will accommodate your choice as far as possible. Please remember that the issues we address are remarkably similar in both periods and that you should opt for History due to general enthusiasm to explore past human experiences rather than any particular period. In the Early Modern course, you will learn about - • ‘The Crusades 1095 – 1193’ – a violent pilgrimage by Western European kings, knights, monks and priests into the heart of the Middle East to reclaim Jerusalem from Islam. • ‘The Early & Mid Tudors 1485 – 1558’ – political and economic turmoil as Henry VII attempts to establish the Tudor dynasty on England’s throne before his son and grandchildren unleash war, rebellion and religious division with the English Reformation. • ‘The Catholic Reformation 1492 – 1610’ – the Catholic Church fights back globally, from Germany to Japan, against the rise of Protestantism and other faiths. • The Independent Study – a coursework element tackled in the Upper Sixth in which students pursue their historical interests and, through independent research, discover the answer to a question which they have researched. Recent topics have included the reign of Queen Elizabeth, the Ottoman Empire, Charlemagne and Witchcraft persecutions. In the Modern course, you will learn about - • ‘Germany 1789 – 1919’ – the ideas, revolutions, wars and leaders that united Germany into a single state before ultimately leading the nation to disaster in the Great War. • ‘Russia 1894 – 1941’ – from the collapse of the hated Russian monarchy amid war and revolution to the rise of Lenin, Stalin and the waves of terror they unleashed on Russian society. • ‘Britain 1930 – 1997’ – the career of Winston Churchill and his role in the Second World War followed by Britain’s post-war economic decline and the end of the British Empire. • The Independent Study – A coursework element tackled in the Upper Sixth in which students pursue their historical interests and, through independent research, discover the answer to a question which they have researched. Recent topics have included the fall of Margaret Thatcher, the careers of Gladstone & Disraeli and the expansion of the British Empire in the Victorian period.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
The course will be assessed through three formal examinations (80%) and coursework (20%). Much like GCSE History, the examinations will test the pupil’s ability to construct convincing arguments using detailed evidence to explain and judge historical events. Students will also be expected to analyse and evaluate historical evidence for meaning and accuracy and weigh the interpretations of other historians.