A LEVEL SUBJECTS AT RGS VIETNAM

A Level subjects at RGS Vietnam A Level Assisted Place programme at RGS Vietnam

From 2023-24 school year, A Level students at RGS Vietnam will be able to study natural science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects as follows:

Business

The A Level Business programme helps students understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business and its role in society. The curriculum covers topics and issues around economics, law, government, society, environment, ethics, important perceptions about organisations in the economy, market institutions, the process of economic development and the value-adding process. Students study the management of organisations, businesses, and especially decision-making in the context of a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Mathematics

Mathematics A Level provides students with in-depth knowledge of Mathematics, as well as the necessary tools and techniques for applying mathematics to future jobs and professions. The course also develops logical thinking and reasoning skills, which are widely valid even in non-mathematical fields.

The course consists of six modules - three at AS level and three at the A2 level. Two-thirds of the curriculum (4 modules) focus on teaching the Pure Core, including the foundational content of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus. Applied Mathematics makes up the remaining one-third of the curriculum and o ers a variety of options to suit each student's needs.

Chemistry

Chemistry A Level is a rigorous, challenging and rewarding course that develops students' scientific knowledge and skills. The curriculum consists of six modules - three at AS level and three at A2, four of which are assessed through exams. The remaining two modules are assessed through practical skills and practice.

Physics

A Level Physics allows students to understand how the Foundations of Science work and gain in-depth study on elective topics of personal interest, including Astrophysics, Medical Physics and Applied Physics. The curriculum consists of six modules - three at AS level and three at A2, four of which are assessed through exams. The remaining two modules are assessed through practical skills and practice.

A Level Physics builds on concepts and skills developed in IGCSE Physics, especially suitable for students who already have skills and background knowledge relevant to the GCSE Complementary Science course or equivalent courses.

In addition to the main subjects mentioned above, students of A Level programme will be able to study supplementary subjects with knowledge and skills specifically built and developed at RGS Vietnam, including the following modules:

English as a Second Language

Preparing for the IELTS exam

Other electives

Extracurricular activities

The Henry Smith programmeme International Project Qualification (IPQ)

The Henry Smith programmeme (Henry Smith Studies) is a separate and flexible curriculum for all Sixth Form students (Year 12 & 13 / Grades 11 & 12) and is a unique and outstanding point in the RGS Vietnam's curriculum, inherited from Reigate Grammar School UK. The main purpose of this programme is to encourage all students to expand their academic horizons beyond the confines of A Level subjects. Through Henry Smith Studies, students are provided with tangible and credible evidence of their independent learning interests, intellectual ambitions and academic skills needed at the college, improving the quality of their university applications.

On the other hand, the programme also encourages students to participate in talks, debates, lectures and intellectual research in many areas of academic life that interest them. This is a great opportunity for students who want to research and explore a certain field, simply because it is a field they are passionate about, instead of just a subject of the A Level curriculum they must complete.

Henry Smith Studies is tailored to each student's interests and learning abilities. The programmer's core is the completion of an extensive project on an academic topic of the student's choice, supported and mentored by each student's individual Instructor. During the school year, students will complete the following:

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An extended academic essay or; Create a work of art (a piece of music, a piece of literature, an experiment)

The programme also includes the following lessons:

Workshop to equip advanced skills for learning A Level; Lectures on a wide range of topics from external speakers; Introduce the use of the library for advanced research degrees; Preparation and support in applying to university through The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)