In what other subject could you study topics as diverse as China’s one-child policy, AIDS and development, and the exploitation of rainforests and coral reefs? Geography develops your understanding of physical, economic, social and environmental issues with case studies taken from across all continents. Alongside the fundamental cartographic and statistical techniques, Geography develops many key skills, most notably research, independent learning and group work. You have the chance to collect primary data via fieldwork, carried out in a variety of venues from the Alps to Barcelona and London Docklands, and to develop your use of ICT. You will truly become an informed global citizens.
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 is via two exams for the Standard Level, and three for Higher Level. Paper 1: 35% at SL, 35% at HL Tests the core theme. Section A consists of short answers; Section B requires one extended response. Paper 2: 40% at SL, 25% at HL Tests the optional themes. You must respond to stimulus material relating to two of the themes. Paper 3: 20% An extension paper for HL only. You write an extended response on one topic from the study of Global Interactions. Internal Assessment 25% at SL 20% at HL. For internal assessment, you will be required to produce one investigation of 2,000-2,500 words involving fieldwork and primary data collection. You will need t o attend the department fieldtrip in order to collect this data. Recent destinations for fieldwork have included Barcelona and Norfolk.
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 |
In what other subject could you study topics as diverse as China’s one-child policy, AIDS and development, and the exploitation of rainforests and coral reefs? Geography develops your understanding of physical, economic, social and environmental issues with case studies taken from across all continents. Alongside the fundamental cartographic and statistical techniques, Geography develops many key skills, most notably research, independent learning and group work. You have the chance to collect primary data via fieldwork, carried out in a variety of venues from the Alps to Barcelona and London Docklands, and to develop your use of ICT. You will truly become an informed global citizens.
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 is via two exams for the Standard Level, and three for Higher Level. Paper 1: 35% at SL, 35% at HL Tests the core theme. Section A consists of short answers; Section B requires one extended response. Paper 2: 40% at SL, 25% at HL Tests the optional themes. You must respond to stimulus material relating to two of the themes. Paper 3: 20% An extension paper for HL only. You write an extended response on one topic from the study of Global Interactions. Internal Assessment 25% at SL 20% at HL. For internal assessment, you will be required to produce one investigation of 2,000-2,500 words involving fieldwork and primary data collection. You will need t o attend the department fieldtrip in order to collect this data. Recent destinations for fieldwork have included Barcelona and Norfolk.