St Andrew the Apostle
Greek Orthodox School
Curriculum - Key Stage 4
Our aim is to equip every student by the age of 16 for continuing education and a balanced, healthy adult life. We will offer a range of KS4 qualifications to help every student gain self-worth and a sense of achievement, including GCSE and GCSE short courses, Entry Level Certificates (ELC) and BTEC courses. We will support every student to move on to appropriate post-16 education.
BTECs give students the skills they need to either move on to higher education or go straight into employment. For instance, a BTEC National Certificate in Business would cover all aspects of business including marketing, law, human resources and accounting.
- ELCs are primarily targeted at students who are working at a level below that required for a Grade G at GCSE.
- They are designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners, including adults seeking to improve their basic skills, those returning to employment after a long break, and people with learning difficulties.
We will follow the National Curriculum and are mindful of the review that is currently taking place. Our Key Stage 4 Curriculum is provisional at this stage, because options and courses are currently changing and developing both nationally and locally.
Core subjects:
- English Language and English Literature GCSE
- Maths GCSE
- Science and additional science GCSEs with a pathway for separate sciences
- Geography
- History and Ancient History
- A choice of modern foreign language
- A choice of four technology subjects
- Religious Studies
- Physical Education
- PSHCE
- Critical thinking
Options:
- Art & Design GCSE
- Business Studies or Economics GCSE
- Classical Civilisation GCSE
- Drama GCSE
- Dance or PE GCSE
- Latin and Greek GGCSE
- Media Studies GCSE
- Music GCSE
- Separate Triple Science GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Information and Communication Technology GCSE
- Additional MFL GCSE
- Additional Humanities GCSE
Latest News
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12th April: Robert Ahearn radio interview
Our head teacher, Robert Ahearn, was interviewed on UCB UK Radio today, along with the Rt Rev Athanasios, Bishop of Tropaeou. Read more ...
- Consultaton
Please respond to our formal consultation which runs until the end of May.
Meet the Teachers
Pupils and parents of the 2013 intake and those interested in 2014 admissions are invited to "Meet the Teachers" on 23rd April at 7pm at NLBP (Building 5). If you wish to come please contact us to book a place.