Almost every aspect of modern life is affected by computing from running our personal and social lives using the internet, mobile devices and home appliances, to complex programs that help businesses and public services run smoothly. Vast networked systems of computers control global communication, trade, finance and transportation, and much more besides. Studying Computer Science will open a window for you to discover how computers work and enable you to design and determine what they do. Given that Artificial Intelligence is fast shaping the world we live in it is vital to open this field to a wide and diverse community who can begin to represent those around them. You will need a good grasp of Maths and be willing to learn the language of code. Once you crack it though you will be able to deconstruct it and build up your vocabulary. You will also become a skilled problem solver able to analyse and break down problems to find the most efficient and effective solutions. After a while, you will apply these skills to your everyday life not just to technical problems. Ashbourne students will develop a broad technical understanding of Computer Science and will be able to write their programs using Visual Basic.Net and Python Programming Language – one of the most widely used coding languages today. Ashbourne uses the latest iMacs, connected wirelessly, and Smartboard technology.
Students who continue to Year 12 at Ashbourne are expected to be able to gain a minimum of 6 grades 6s (or equivalent) for their GCSE results and must have a determination to work towards their academic potential.
AS and A-level students cover computer systems (01) and algorithms and programming (02). A-level students also complete their programming project (03 or 04). Throughout both courses, students will receive intensive practical training in Visual Basic.Net and Python, high-level programming languages. Computer systems (01) The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is essentially the nerve centre of a computer through which all information flows. You will examine how this works and how processors differ; for example desktop computers and mobile devices. You will find out how to identify different data types, work out how programs integrate through data exchange and develop your software using sophisticated coding languages. Privacy, sharing, hacking and the environment are just some of the legal and ethical issues you will consider in the development of software and its applications in current and future technologies. AS level written exam: 1hr 15mins, 70 marks, 50% of overall result. A level written exam: 2hr 30mins, 140 marks, 40% of the overall result. Algorithms and programming (02) In this unit, you will develop your problem-solving skills by learning to recognise, analyse and break down ‘problems’ to create solutions that the computer will be able to understand. Here you will discover how invaluable algorithms are in helping you describe and resolve complex problems. Algorithms are step-by-step instructions that lead to an outcome and they exist not only in a scientific context but all around us. Following a cake recipe is just a basic real-life example of an algorithm. Algorithms are also responsible for an enormous range of complex activities from codebreaking to financial market management, predicting behaviour, crime prevention and social networking. AS level written exam: 1hr 15mins, 70 marks, 50% of overall result. A level written exam: 2hr 30mins, 140 marks, 40% of the overall result. Programming project component (03 or 04) Go ahead and wow the world with an amazingly innovative program that will change life as we know it using all the problem-solving techniques, skills and programming language fluency you have perfected over the course. Now’s your chance to show how you can analyse problems, design and develop solutions and give yourself marks out of ten (evaluation). Programming project (03 or 04) A level non-exam assessment: 70 marks, 20% of the overall result.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £32,250 - £34,500 |
| Address | 17 Old Court Place, Kensington, London, W8 4PL |
Almost every aspect of modern life is affected by computing from running our personal and social lives using the internet, mobile devices and home appliances, to complex programs that help businesses and public services run smoothly. Vast networked systems of computers control global communication, trade, finance and transportation, and much more besides. Studying Computer Science will open a window for you to discover how computers work and enable you to design and determine what they do. Given that Artificial Intelligence is fast shaping the world we live in it is vital to open this field to a wide and diverse community who can begin to represent those around them. You will need a good grasp of Maths and be willing to learn the language of code. Once you crack it though you will be able to deconstruct it and build up your vocabulary. You will also become a skilled problem solver able to analyse and break down problems to find the most efficient and effective solutions. After a while, you will apply these skills to your everyday life not just to technical problems. Ashbourne students will develop a broad technical understanding of Computer Science and will be able to write their programs using Visual Basic.Net and Python Programming Language – one of the most widely used coding languages today. Ashbourne uses the latest iMacs, connected wirelessly, and Smartboard technology.
Students who continue to Year 12 at Ashbourne are expected to be able to gain a minimum of 6 grades 6s (or equivalent) for their GCSE results and must have a determination to work towards their academic potential.
AS and A-level students cover computer systems (01) and algorithms and programming (02). A-level students also complete their programming project (03 or 04). Throughout both courses, students will receive intensive practical training in Visual Basic.Net and Python, high-level programming languages. Computer systems (01) The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is essentially the nerve centre of a computer through which all information flows. You will examine how this works and how processors differ; for example desktop computers and mobile devices. You will find out how to identify different data types, work out how programs integrate through data exchange and develop your software using sophisticated coding languages. Privacy, sharing, hacking and the environment are just some of the legal and ethical issues you will consider in the development of software and its applications in current and future technologies. AS level written exam: 1hr 15mins, 70 marks, 50% of overall result. A level written exam: 2hr 30mins, 140 marks, 40% of the overall result. Algorithms and programming (02) In this unit, you will develop your problem-solving skills by learning to recognise, analyse and break down ‘problems’ to create solutions that the computer will be able to understand. Here you will discover how invaluable algorithms are in helping you describe and resolve complex problems. Algorithms are step-by-step instructions that lead to an outcome and they exist not only in a scientific context but all around us. Following a cake recipe is just a basic real-life example of an algorithm. Algorithms are also responsible for an enormous range of complex activities from codebreaking to financial market management, predicting behaviour, crime prevention and social networking. AS level written exam: 1hr 15mins, 70 marks, 50% of overall result. A level written exam: 2hr 30mins, 140 marks, 40% of the overall result. Programming project component (03 or 04) Go ahead and wow the world with an amazingly innovative program that will change life as we know it using all the problem-solving techniques, skills and programming language fluency you have perfected over the course. Now’s your chance to show how you can analyse problems, design and develop solutions and give yourself marks out of ten (evaluation). Programming project (03 or 04) A level non-exam assessment: 70 marks, 20% of the overall result.