Whatever path students choose after Sixth Form, they will have to engage in the political world, and Global Politics at The Abbey is a fantastic place to start or further the understanding of the political world around you. Global Politics is an IB diploma course that explores the politics behind the world around you by looking at some of the most interesting and recent changes from all across the world. Throughout the course students will have the chance to develop their knowledge of the role of politics in everyday life, work with political concepts and ideas and develop key skills such as essay writing, independent academic research and presenting. Students can take Global Politics at Standard Level and Higher and share lessons. Both sets of students get to explore the four main units: Foundation Unit (which gives all students a comprehensive introduction to the course), Peace and Conflict, Development and Human Rights. Those who take the subject at Higher Level will have the chance to carry more in depth, independent research into topics related to Borders, Health, Poverty, Identity, Environment and Security to produce a presentation based on their findings.
The vast majority of the girls in Upper V (Year 11) at The Abbey remain for Sixth Form. Potential new Sixth Formers sit a Sixth Form Entrance Examination (comprising of 2 subject papers) at either Scholarship or Standard level. References are obtained from current Schools and candidates are invited in for interview. Offers are then made, subject to candidates meeting GCSE requirements which are typically: 8 subjects at 5 / Grade B or above with 7/ Grade A or above in subjects to be studied at A level or Higher Level IB. If the subject is only available in the Sixth Form, a 7 /Grade A or above in relevant subjects will be expected e.g. in Maths for Economics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,750 |
| Address | 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
Whatever path students choose after Sixth Form, they will have to engage in the political world, and Global Politics at The Abbey is a fantastic place to start or further the understanding of the political world around you. Global Politics is an IB diploma course that explores the politics behind the world around you by looking at some of the most interesting and recent changes from all across the world. Throughout the course students will have the chance to develop their knowledge of the role of politics in everyday life, work with political concepts and ideas and develop key skills such as essay writing, independent academic research and presenting. Students can take Global Politics at Standard Level and Higher and share lessons. Both sets of students get to explore the four main units: Foundation Unit (which gives all students a comprehensive introduction to the course), Peace and Conflict, Development and Human Rights. Those who take the subject at Higher Level will have the chance to carry more in depth, independent research into topics related to Borders, Health, Poverty, Identity, Environment and Security to produce a presentation based on their findings.
The vast majority of the girls in Upper V (Year 11) at The Abbey remain for Sixth Form. Potential new Sixth Formers sit a Sixth Form Entrance Examination (comprising of 2 subject papers) at either Scholarship or Standard level. References are obtained from current Schools and candidates are invited in for interview. Offers are then made, subject to candidates meeting GCSE requirements which are typically: 8 subjects at 5 / Grade B or above with 7/ Grade A or above in subjects to be studied at A level or Higher Level IB. If the subject is only available in the Sixth Form, a 7 /Grade A or above in relevant subjects will be expected e.g. in Maths for Economics.