Philosophy helps you formulate arguments in a sound and purposeful way. It also develops an independent and creative way of thinking, and encourages you to examine your own experience and ideological perspectives, while learning to appreciate the impact of cultural diversity on philosophical thinking. It is great for developing skills of critical analysis, reasoned argument and evaluation, skills which are valuable in many careers, such as law, journalism, advertising, teaching, the media, civil service, counselling and marketing.
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.
All pupils sit two terminal examinations. Assessment 1: Two essays in response to questions on the core and optional themes. • Essay 1 (Core and Optional theme): • 40% at SL, 40% at HL • Essay 2 (Set text): • 30% at SL, 20% at HL HL pupils sit a further examination in response to an unseen text. Internal Assessment: 30% at SL, 20% at HL Pupils complete a philosophical analysis of a non-philosophical stimulus. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
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 |
Philosophy helps you formulate arguments in a sound and purposeful way. It also develops an independent and creative way of thinking, and encourages you to examine your own experience and ideological perspectives, while learning to appreciate the impact of cultural diversity on philosophical thinking. It is great for developing skills of critical analysis, reasoned argument and evaluation, skills which are valuable in many careers, such as law, journalism, advertising, teaching, the media, civil service, counselling and marketing.
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.
All pupils sit two terminal examinations. Assessment 1: Two essays in response to questions on the core and optional themes. • Essay 1 (Core and Optional theme): • 40% at SL, 40% at HL • Essay 2 (Set text): • 30% at SL, 20% at HL HL pupils sit a further examination in response to an unseen text. Internal Assessment: 30% at SL, 20% at HL Pupils complete a philosophical analysis of a non-philosophical stimulus. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.