Course information
Chemistry
King Edward's School - Birmingham
01214721672
Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA
Course summary

In the Sixth Form, a large number of boys continue with their chemistry studies, at either Standard or Higher Level, and a significant proportion go on to study science-related degrees at top UK universities. The IB course starts by building on ideas introduced at IGCSE before developing a much deeper understanding of chemical reactions and the properties of materials. The same broad topics are studied at both Standard and Higher Levels but the treatment of the topics at Higher Levels includes both greater depth and a more extensive application of mathematics. The main topics studied are quantitative chemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, organic chemistry, and measurement. Experimental work is at the heart of the course throughout and both Higher Level and Standard Level chemists complete an extended project of their design. Boys also learn about the application of technology and mathematics to Chemistry and this complements the three specified inquiry skills: exploring and designing; collecting and processing data; concluding and evaluating.

Entry requirements

The maximum score for the IB Diploma is 45 points, with six subjects graded out of seven points and an additional three points for the Core elements of TOK and the Extended Essay.

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About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£17,046
AddressEdgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2UA