Academic Journey 2024-25

SIXTH FORM CHOICES

During the Fifth Form at Teddies, pupils decide whether to study A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma for the Sixth Form years.

The table below summarises the key difference between A Levels and the IB Diploma.

A LEVEL COURSE Three or four subjects that inspire

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COURSE An opportunity to study a broad range of subjects, three in greater depth Six subjects are studied – three at higher level, three at standard level

Normally three subjects are studied

A fourth A Level may be taken in Further Maths or Ancient Greek and, with permission from the Sub-Warden Academic, in other subjects A Level pupils taking three subjects also complete an Extended Project Qualification (finished in the Lower Sixth Year)

English, Maths, a science, a humanity and a language are studied

In addition, there are the following three compulsory components • Theory of Knowledge • The Extended Essay • Creativity, Activity & Service At least 20% of every subject is assessed internally, some subjects are 100% coursework

Coursework for A Levels varies considerably, from none in many disciplines to over 50% for some of the arts and creative subjects

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