Chemistry occupies a pivotal position in the sciences. Studying this subject develops an appreciation of many aspects of our complex and technical society, with an emphasis on analytical skills and a spirit of enquiry. Potential employers value the analytical and conceptual skills that are developed during the study of Chemistry. Such skills, coupled with the ability to work in a meticulous and accurate manner, enable chemistry pupils to pursue careers both within and outside the vast area of Science. Although Chemistry is not an easy option, the correct approach to study can make it an extremely rewarding and enjoyable subject. As well as being compulsory or strongly advised for courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy and all Applied Chemistry subjects, it opens up career prospects in fields such as: anatomy, agricultural science, beauty therapy, engineering, food science, forestry, pathology, pharmacology, polymer science, zoology and many more. But its academic standing is such that it is also a good subject to have when contemplating courses as diverse as Law, Economics, History, Sports Therapy and Geography.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 32 points across their best six subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), plus a grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB Diploma.
External Assessment: Paper 1 20% - Multiple-choice questions Paper 2 40% for SL, 36% HL - Short answer questions Paper 3 20% for SL, 24% HL - Questions on the core and the option topic Internal Assessment: An individual investigation of 10 hours’ class time. Assessed on five criteria: 1. Personal Engagement 2. Exploration 3. Analysis 4. Evaluation 5. Communication Pupils are required to complete 40 hours of practical work at Standard Level and 60 hours of practical work at Higher Level. Work is assessed internally by the teacher, then moderated externally by the IB.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,815; Boarding £35,310 - £44,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
Chemistry occupies a pivotal position in the sciences. Studying this subject develops an appreciation of many aspects of our complex and technical society, with an emphasis on analytical skills and a spirit of enquiry. Potential employers value the analytical and conceptual skills that are developed during the study of Chemistry. Such skills, coupled with the ability to work in a meticulous and accurate manner, enable chemistry pupils to pursue careers both within and outside the vast area of Science. Although Chemistry is not an easy option, the correct approach to study can make it an extremely rewarding and enjoyable subject. As well as being compulsory or strongly advised for courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Physiotherapy and all Applied Chemistry subjects, it opens up career prospects in fields such as: anatomy, agricultural science, beauty therapy, engineering, food science, forestry, pathology, pharmacology, polymer science, zoology and many more. But its academic standing is such that it is also a good subject to have when contemplating courses as diverse as Law, Economics, History, Sports Therapy and Geography.
All candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 32 points across their best six subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), plus a grade 6 in subjects they wish to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB Diploma.
External Assessment: Paper 1 20% - Multiple-choice questions Paper 2 40% for SL, 36% HL - Short answer questions Paper 3 20% for SL, 24% HL - Questions on the core and the option topic Internal Assessment: An individual investigation of 10 hours’ class time. Assessed on five criteria: 1. Personal Engagement 2. Exploration 3. Analysis 4. Evaluation 5. Communication Pupils are required to complete 40 hours of practical work at Standard Level and 60 hours of practical work at Higher Level. Work is assessed internally by the teacher, then moderated externally by the IB.