During the A Level course you will build upon the knowledge and skills gained at GCSE and will study a range of topics from different countries and time periods: The Tudors – 1485-1603; The American Dream – 1945-1980; Anti-Semitism, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust – 1848-1945. In addition to enriching your knowledge, you will further develop your historical skills including source analysis, constructing arguments about different historical issues and reaching informed conclusions. You will also spend time looking at the views and opinions of different historians and comparing their views with your own.
Entry into the Sixth Form is dependent upon ability and attitude, together with a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 5, or higher, including English and Mathematics, a Headteacher’s report and personal interview. Some subjects may require higher grades for entry to A Level.
You will be assessed through two examinations, each of which are 2 hours and 30 minutes in duration and are worth 40% of the A Level. You will also complete a coursework essay, which is worth 20%.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £12,120 - £15,810 |
| Address | Gray Street, Loughborough, LE11 2DZ |
During the A Level course you will build upon the knowledge and skills gained at GCSE and will study a range of topics from different countries and time periods: The Tudors – 1485-1603; The American Dream – 1945-1980; Anti-Semitism, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust – 1848-1945. In addition to enriching your knowledge, you will further develop your historical skills including source analysis, constructing arguments about different historical issues and reaching informed conclusions. You will also spend time looking at the views and opinions of different historians and comparing their views with your own.
Entry into the Sixth Form is dependent upon ability and attitude, together with a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 5, or higher, including English and Mathematics, a Headteacher’s report and personal interview. Some subjects may require higher grades for entry to A Level.
You will be assessed through two examinations, each of which are 2 hours and 30 minutes in duration and are worth 40% of the A Level. You will also complete a coursework essay, which is worth 20%.