This course looks at a broad sweep of 20th century history, focusing on the different political leaderships and the impact on international relations. The IB History course encourages you to examine, consider and analyse the similarities and contrasts between different cultures and societies over time. It will help develop your global outlook and perspectives, providing you with an understanding of events and circumstances which have shaped the modern world. • Global Dimension: A case study on The Move to Global War 1931-41: Japanese, German and Italian expansion. • Authoritarian States: Castro, Mao, Stalin and Hitler. • The Cold War: Superpower Tensions. • History of the Americas: The Great Depression, Civil Rights and Social Movements. The Cold War and impact on the Americas (1945-1981).
The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is five Grades 9 – 6 at GCSE with a minimum of a 6 in the subjects the candidate wishes to study at A Level or IB. All candidates are expected to have achieved a minimum of Grade 4 in Maths and English. For some specific subjects, a minimum of 7 is required at GCSE. Entry to the Sixth Form depends upon a satisfactory report from their present Headteacher, the minimum GCSE requirements and suitable CAT scores. All Sixth Form candidates will also be required to undertake a short writing task.
• Externally examined sources based paper (20%). • Externally examined essay based paper on world history topics (25%). • Externally examined essay paper based on a Depth study of one region (35%). • An internally assessed historical investigation into a topic of the student’s choice (20%).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,192 - £17,133 |
| Address | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
This course looks at a broad sweep of 20th century history, focusing on the different political leaderships and the impact on international relations. The IB History course encourages you to examine, consider and analyse the similarities and contrasts between different cultures and societies over time. It will help develop your global outlook and perspectives, providing you with an understanding of events and circumstances which have shaped the modern world. • Global Dimension: A case study on The Move to Global War 1931-41: Japanese, German and Italian expansion. • Authoritarian States: Castro, Mao, Stalin and Hitler. • The Cold War: Superpower Tensions. • History of the Americas: The Great Depression, Civil Rights and Social Movements. The Cold War and impact on the Americas (1945-1981).
The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is five Grades 9 – 6 at GCSE with a minimum of a 6 in the subjects the candidate wishes to study at A Level or IB. All candidates are expected to have achieved a minimum of Grade 4 in Maths and English. For some specific subjects, a minimum of 7 is required at GCSE. Entry to the Sixth Form depends upon a satisfactory report from their present Headteacher, the minimum GCSE requirements and suitable CAT scores. All Sixth Form candidates will also be required to undertake a short writing task.
• Externally examined sources based paper (20%). • Externally examined essay based paper on world history topics (25%). • Externally examined essay paper based on a Depth study of one region (35%). • An internally assessed historical investigation into a topic of the student’s choice (20%).