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17 subjects from IGCSE to A Level

Years 8 and 9 build the foundation. From Year 10, choose them with your child’s destination in mind.

The IGCSE package rule

Three compulsory subjects, three free choices, and Personal Mastery

English First Language, a second language (French, Afrikaans or Arabic) and Mathematics are compulsory. Your child freely chooses three more, and Personal Mastery is included in every package.

For South African families, this core automatically meets the USAf two-language and group requirements for university exemption.

IGCSE | 17 subjects

Accounting0452
Afrikaans
Arabic0544
Art & Design0400
Business Studies0450
Computer Science0478
Design & Technology0445
Economics0455
First Language English0500
Literature in English0475
French0520
Geography0460
History0470
Mathematics0580
Psychology0266
Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award)0654
Travel & Tourism0471

Compulsory core on enrolment: English First Language, a second language, Mathematics.

AS & A Level | 17 subjects

Accounting9706
Afrikaans Language (AS)8679
Arabic9680
Art & Design9479
Biology9700
Business9609
Chemistry9701
Computer Science9618
Economics9708
English Language9093
Literature in English9695
French9716
Geography9696
History9489
Mathematics9709
Physics9702
Psychology9990

We don’t offer Further Mathematics. In most cases a top grade in Mathematics, plus the right admissions test, satisfies universities that ask for it.

How to choose IGCSE subjects

1

Start with the career your child is aiming at, and work backwards from there.

2

Keep options open. Dropping a science is easy, picking one up later isn’t.

3

Include at least one subject your child actually enjoys.

4

Check the entry rules for the country where they may study.

5

Six strong subjects will serve them better than eight average ones.

At AS and A Level, a handful of combinations do most of the work.

Medicine: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics. Engineering: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Computer Science: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics. Commerce: Mathematics, Accounting, Economics. Law: English, History, Economics. Every plan is confirmed by the Head of Department at placement.

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