The course specification is designed to enable candidates ● To generate understanding of the broad scope of Biology in the development of universal principles and life concepts; ● To develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Biology, and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations; ● To develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment; ● To sustain and develop their enjoyment of and interest in Biology; ● To recognise the value of Biology to society and how it may be used responsibly; ● To learn the pan-global nature of this science, in terms of both underlying fundamentals and the international nature of its study, through research and group interaction. ● To prepare the necessary skills to promote further study in Biology and related areas. ● To develop a broad based knowledge of the principles and applications of Biology to a high level consonant with university entrance or equivalent standard. ● To embrace the moral framework of science, understanding that scientific development can be limited by social, political and personal agendas. The HL course requires students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subject, and so provides a solid foundation for further study at university level.
GCSE Biology or Science at minimum grade 6 (or overseas equivalent). Students without this may be able to take Biology after discussion with the IB coordinator.
All students will be regularly assessed throughout the course using a range of methods including summative assessment and formative assessments. The framework for internal assessment is based on the investigation and project work, which will have components of both a prescriptive and student generated nature. During the course there will be mock examinations and tests used to help provide indicative grades and formative feedback for development. These will be based on past papers and sample papers from the IB and the relevant mark schemes will be used. Students will receive specific training on how to use these mark schemes themselves to self assess and peer assess in order to develop a greater understanding of the various assessment criteria and assessment objectives.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,440 - £44,076 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,706 - £23,808 |
| Address | Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
The course specification is designed to enable candidates ● To generate understanding of the broad scope of Biology in the development of universal principles and life concepts; ● To develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Biology, and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations; ● To develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment; ● To sustain and develop their enjoyment of and interest in Biology; ● To recognise the value of Biology to society and how it may be used responsibly; ● To learn the pan-global nature of this science, in terms of both underlying fundamentals and the international nature of its study, through research and group interaction. ● To prepare the necessary skills to promote further study in Biology and related areas. ● To develop a broad based knowledge of the principles and applications of Biology to a high level consonant with university entrance or equivalent standard. ● To embrace the moral framework of science, understanding that scientific development can be limited by social, political and personal agendas. The HL course requires students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subject, and so provides a solid foundation for further study at university level.
GCSE Biology or Science at minimum grade 6 (or overseas equivalent). Students without this may be able to take Biology after discussion with the IB coordinator.
All students will be regularly assessed throughout the course using a range of methods including summative assessment and formative assessments. The framework for internal assessment is based on the investigation and project work, which will have components of both a prescriptive and student generated nature. During the course there will be mock examinations and tests used to help provide indicative grades and formative feedback for development. These will be based on past papers and sample papers from the IB and the relevant mark schemes will be used. Students will receive specific training on how to use these mark schemes themselves to self assess and peer assess in order to develop a greater understanding of the various assessment criteria and assessment objectives.