THE UPPER SCHO OL – AC ADEMIC PATHWAYS AT 16+
A - LE VEL S A-levels and BTECs offer flexibility of choice and options can be tailored to the individual. Most students will study three subjects which they will pursue through to the end of Form 7; these will sit alongside innovative and impactful opportunities for academic enrichment and research within, across and beyond the curricular subjects.
A - LE VEL SUBJEC T OP TIONS
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Oakham’s Upper School is an important and exciting time for our students, representing a period of transition towards university and post-education careers. The journey towards real independence picks up pace: we expect students to show a desire for self-motivated study and to take increased personal responsibility for their success. We work with them to build the skills to thrive as the challenge and expectations upon them increase. Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to engage with challenge are qualities hugely valued both at university and in business, and these are key characteristics that we seek to instil.
CHO OSING THE RIGHT PATH WAY Students choose either to study A-levels and equivalent standalone qualifications or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Few schools offer this choice and we are very proud of the results our students achieve when pursuing either route. A-levels tend to suit students who are very certain of their strengths and wish to pursue them in greater depth. The IB Diploma Programme suits students who want to keep their options open as well as those who are keen to specialise but are reluctant to give up other subjects. We help both parents and students to make an informed choice depending on aptitudes and future education and career plans.
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Art: Critical and Contextual Studies
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Classical Greek
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History
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Art and Design
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Latin
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Biology
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Mathematics
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Business (A-level and BTEC)
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Further Mathematics
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Chemistry
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Music
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Classical Civilisation
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Philosophy
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Computer Science
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Physical Education (A-level and BTEC)
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Design Technology
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Physics
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Drama and Theatre Studies
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Politics
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Economics
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Psychology
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English Literature
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Religion and Philosophy
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French
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Spanish
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Geography
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German
