The IB Biology course aims to provide the theoretical foundations for students to pursue the subject at university. Through a combination of self-study, practical work, discussion, project work and teacher-led lessons, the course aims to enable students to develop the following skills: appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities; acquire, apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterise science and technology; develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise scientific information; develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities; develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies; develop and apply 21st-century communication skills in the study of science; become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology; develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of science and technology; develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge.
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
At both Standard Level and Higher Level, students will be assessed internally and externally. 1. Three written papers: • Paper 1: weighting: 20% (both Standard Level and Higher Level) • Paper 2: weighting: 40% (Standard Level) and 36% (Higher Level) • Paper 3: weighting: 20% (Standard Level) and 24% (Higher Level) 2. Individual Investigation: weighting: 20% (both Standard Level and Higher Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £45,990 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £28,890 |
| Address | The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
The IB Biology course aims to provide the theoretical foundations for students to pursue the subject at university. Through a combination of self-study, practical work, discussion, project work and teacher-led lessons, the course aims to enable students to develop the following skills: appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities; acquire, apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterise science and technology; develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise scientific information; develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities; develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies; develop and apply 21st-century communication skills in the study of science; become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology; develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of science and technology; develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge.
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
At both Standard Level and Higher Level, students will be assessed internally and externally. 1. Three written papers: • Paper 1: weighting: 20% (both Standard Level and Higher Level) • Paper 2: weighting: 40% (Standard Level) and 36% (Higher Level) • Paper 3: weighting: 20% (Standard Level) and 24% (Higher Level) 2. Individual Investigation: weighting: 20% (both Standard Level and Higher Level)