Course information
Geography
St George's School - Windsor and Maidenhead
01344629900
Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ
Course summary

Pupils will learn about physical and human environments as well as carrying out an independent geographical investigation based on the course content. These three components will be formally assessed. Pupils will develop geographical skills, the fourth component, throughout the course. Lessons will be taught with varied and interesting activities, and pupils will work independently and with their peers. Fieldwork and data collection is a requirement of the course and so the pupils will attend a residential trip in the summer of the Lower Sixth, which comes at an additional cost. This course encourages pupils to: develop their knowledge of locations, places, processes and environments at all geographical scales, from local to global; to recognise and be able to analyse the complexity of people-environment interactions, and appreciate how these underpin understanding of some of the key issues facing the world today. Finally, pupils will learn to apply geographical knowledge, understanding, skills and approaches in a rigorous way to a range of geographical questions and issues, including those identified in fieldwork. Topics covered include human rights, hazardous earth and disease dilemmas.

Entry requirements

To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*. Ideally, pupils should have studied GCSE Geography as the course will build on skills already gained. That said, if you have a love for Geography and have not studied it before, we are happy to discuss the course with you.

How you'll be assessed

• Paper 1 - Physical Systems 22% (1 hr 30 mins) • Paper 2 - Human Interactions 22% (1 hr 30 mins) • Paper 3 - Geographical Debates 36% (2 hrs 30 mins) • Geographical Fieldwork Investigation 20% (3,000 - 4,000 words)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeDay £28,560; Boarding £42,180 - £45,435
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressWells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ