The Key Stage 4 (GCSE) curriculum at Box Hill School ensures that a breadth and balance of subjects are studied. We follow the intentions of the National Curriculum, but broaden its scope to guarantee that courses are constructed to suit the abilities and interests of our students.
Study skill courses are provided annually, in curricular time, and examinations are taken annually to measure attainment and progress. The curriculum is delivered through a ten day timetable, in 55 minute lessons, which allows all subjects a variety of learning slots dispersed across the two week cycle.
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Art
GCSE Art covers observational drawing, development of ideas, and establishing links with appropriate areas of Art History... | | Biology
GCSE Biology encourages students to develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for the living world, develop a critical approach to evidence and... |
Business Studies
The Edexcel IGCSE is designed to give students a sound understanding of business and the ability to use knowledge, skills and understanding appropriately in the context of international markets and the UK | | Chemistry
Students at this level take Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH0). This course is a single tier course and is examined by two terminal papers at the end of Y11... |
Design and Technology
This course has been designed to enable candidates to design and make products with creativity and originality, using a range of materials and techniques... | | Drama
Through practical and theoretical study, the IGCSE Drama syllabus encourages students to understand and enjoy drama... |
English
The course will offer opportunities for the detailed study of a substantial and diverse range of texts, including drama, poetry and prose published before and after 1914... | | Fashion and Textiles
The course provides the opportunity to explore and develop skills; there is a strong focus on drawing and painting as well as collage, print making... |
Geography
The Geography course aims to provide students with the opportunity to investigate many of the major issues that currently face today’s citizens, and looks ahead to the changes that are likely to affect students as the citizens of the future... | | History
The Edexcel IGCSE in History enables students to acquire knowledge and understanding of selected periods and/or aspects of history, exploring the significance of historical events, people, changes and issues... |
ICT
The Cambridge International Exam Board IGCSE in ICT consolidates and extends the practical work of Key Stage 3 and combines it with a good understanding of IT systems and related issues, focussed primarily on the use of ICT in modern society... | | Mathematics
During Y10 and Y11 the IGCSE Edexcel Mathematics Specification A (4MAO) syllabus is followed, which is an accessible course for students of all abilities and forms an excellent foundation if students are hoping to study mathematics at sixth form level... |
Modern Languages
Studying Modern Languages and learning to understand the different cultures and traditions are aspects of utmost importance in the educational process... | | Music
Students who elect to take music at GCSE study the Edexcel syllabus where the emphasis is on the three core musical activities: Listening, Performing and Composing... |
PE
This programme is designed to enable students to enjoy and understand the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle; to provide a route to Higher Education in PE as well as to related career opportunities... | | Physics
Students at this level take Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH0). This course is a single tier course and is examined by two terminal papers at the end of Y11... |
GCSE Library Services
During Y10, the Librarian runs a short course on Digital Literacy through PHSE lessons. This involves evaluating websites, tips for effective research and guidance in writing up work and presentation... | | |
