History
History is about exploring the past and the events and developments that have shaped the world of today.
Students can choose to study History at IGCSE level.
We are proud of our academic success in history and our current teacher has worked in the school since 1998. In that time 95% of GCSE students have achieved A*- C grades with well over 50% achieving A* or A. 80% of A level students have achieved grades A* - B. Several students have gone on to study History at universities in the UK including Oxford.
Course Content
IGCSE students follow the Edexcel syllabus which involves the study of four units: a depth study on Germany between 1918 and 1945, and one on the USA between 1945 and 1974; a historical investigation on the conflict in Vietnam between 1945 and 1975; and a breadth study on the League of Nations and the United Nations.
Why choose History at IGCSE and/or IA level?
History is a highly respected academic discipline and its study develops the kind of analytical skills which will play an important part for students in the demands of life outside and beyond school. The ability to reach objective judgments based on careful reading and an understanding of a variety of sources, together with the ability to write clear, literate, analytical prose that represents a balanced assessment of the evidence, but which does not fight shy of drawing conclusions are skills valued in many fields of employment.