The course aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and ethical minds. Through studying Chemistry pupils gain a thorough understanding of a wide range of aspects of Chemistry and also become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Wherever possible the course draws upon environmental and technological contexts, and identifies the social, moral and economic effects of science. Both the Standard and Higher Level courses cover atomic structure and bonding, quantitative chemistry and errors, periodicity, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, organic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and chemistry in industry and technology. In addition to this, all pupils will also study one optional topic (usually Energy or Biochemistry). At Higher Level, pupils will further their learning through extension work on each of the topics above. In order to develop aspects of critical thinking and to instill the principles of scientific enquiry, pupils at SL will be required to complete and write up a minimum of 20 hours of practical activity, while those opting for HL will carry out a minimum of 40 hours.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have an IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth-form study. There is a clear, logical progression from the topics studied at GCSE with the Standard Level pupils having the opportunity to reinforce those ideas, while the Higher Level pupils will be given the opportunity to expand and apply their knowledge to a wider field of experience. A grade 7 in the Sciences GCSE or Chemistry GCSE is advisable for the Higher Level course, and at least a grade 6 would be recommended to start the Standard Level course with confidence. At least a grade 7 at Maths at GCSE or equivalent would be helpful to those choosing the Higher Level Chemistry course.
Internal Assessment (20%) is based on a single individual practical investigation and write up completed over a few weeks in A2. Pupils are assessed under the following headings: • Personal Engagement (8%) • Exploration (25%) • Analysis (25%) • Evaluation (25%) • Communication (17%) External Assessment (80%) is made through the sitting of three exam papers in the 6th term of the course: • Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions. • Paper 2: Short-answer and extended-response questions. • Paper 3: One data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work plus short-answer and extended-response questions from one option topic.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £38,214; Boarding £46,602 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
The course aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and ethical minds. Through studying Chemistry pupils gain a thorough understanding of a wide range of aspects of Chemistry and also become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Wherever possible the course draws upon environmental and technological contexts, and identifies the social, moral and economic effects of science. Both the Standard and Higher Level courses cover atomic structure and bonding, quantitative chemistry and errors, periodicity, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, organic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and chemistry in industry and technology. In addition to this, all pupils will also study one optional topic (usually Energy or Biochemistry). At Higher Level, pupils will further their learning through extension work on each of the topics above. In order to develop aspects of critical thinking and to instill the principles of scientific enquiry, pupils at SL will be required to complete and write up a minimum of 20 hours of practical activity, while those opting for HL will carry out a minimum of 40 hours.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have an IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth-form study. There is a clear, logical progression from the topics studied at GCSE with the Standard Level pupils having the opportunity to reinforce those ideas, while the Higher Level pupils will be given the opportunity to expand and apply their knowledge to a wider field of experience. A grade 7 in the Sciences GCSE or Chemistry GCSE is advisable for the Higher Level course, and at least a grade 6 would be recommended to start the Standard Level course with confidence. At least a grade 7 at Maths at GCSE or equivalent would be helpful to those choosing the Higher Level Chemistry course.
Internal Assessment (20%) is based on a single individual practical investigation and write up completed over a few weeks in A2. Pupils are assessed under the following headings: • Personal Engagement (8%) • Exploration (25%) • Analysis (25%) • Evaluation (25%) • Communication (17%) External Assessment (80%) is made through the sitting of three exam papers in the 6th term of the course: • Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions. • Paper 2: Short-answer and extended-response questions. • Paper 3: One data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work plus short-answer and extended-response questions from one option topic.