Physical Education / Sports Studies
Scarborough College - North Yorkshire
01723360620
Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Course summary

Aims • Appreciate the scientific study and creativity within a global context • Acquire and apply a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterise science and technology • Develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise scientific information • Develop critical awareness of the need for, and value of, effective collaboration and communication • Develop experimental and investigative scientific skills • Develop and apply 21st-century communicative skills • Become critically aware 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

Entry requirements

Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – 45 mins SL / 60 mins HL. Multiple Choice (20%) Paper 2 – 75 mins SL / 135 mins HL. Data-based and short answer questions as well as extended questions (one for SL and two for HL) (35%) Paper 3 – 60 mins SL / 75 mins HL. Short answer questions SL/short answer and extended answer HL (25%) Internal Assessment – 10 hours. Individual investigation (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressFiley Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA