This course is multidisciplinary. Case studies and knowledge from other IB subjects can be applied to all areas of the course. An interest in the natural environment and humanity’s impact on it is needed to get the most from ESS. Individual and group research tasks and practical work are commonplace to investigate and create innovative reports and understand the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies. The wide variety of topics make ESS suitable for anyone with an interest in the environment. An active role in discussion and small group work is needed to get the most from the course.
GCSE grade 55 in Dual Award Combined Science or 5 in Biology.
2 papers Paper 1: Resource paper – case study. Paper 2: Compulsory short answers and two structured essay questions. One piece of coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,180 £ £43,905 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £20,535 £26,100 |
| Address | Chapel Close, Oakham, LE15 6DT |
This course is multidisciplinary. Case studies and knowledge from other IB subjects can be applied to all areas of the course. An interest in the natural environment and humanity’s impact on it is needed to get the most from ESS. Individual and group research tasks and practical work are commonplace to investigate and create innovative reports and understand the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies. The wide variety of topics make ESS suitable for anyone with an interest in the environment. An active role in discussion and small group work is needed to get the most from the course.
GCSE grade 55 in Dual Award Combined Science or 5 in Biology.
2 papers Paper 1: Resource paper – case study. Paper 2: Compulsory short answers and two structured essay questions. One piece of coursework.