GCSE choices Epsom's record at GCSE level is impressive, and the right choices in Year 9 can pave the way to future success and fulfilment. Academic excellence. EXAM RESULTS SENIOR SCHOOL GCSE CHOICES THE LOWER SCHOOL SIXTH FORM SUBJECTS ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY I n 2019 – the last nationally audited exams – Epsom’s A-level results marked Epsom College out as the top-performing co-ed school in Surrey. Our GCSE results were no less impressive. 50% of all exams were graded 9-8 (A*), and 74% were awarded 9-7 (A*-A). Just under one third of pupils achieved a clean sweep of A*s or As. GCSE subjects Pupils entering Year 10 in September 2021 will take ten GCSE/IGCSE subjects. Seven are compulsory, the remaining three are optional. Compulsory subjects ENGLISH For the vast majority, this will lead to IGCSE in both English Language and English Literature. MODERN OR CLASSICAL LANGUAGE A choice of French, German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Latin or Classical Civilisation. An additional Modern Language (French or Spanish), or Latin, may be taken as an Optional Subject. Those pupils who need to study English as an Additional Language will do as their Modern Language; they may take French, Spanish or Latin as an optional subject. MATHEMATICS All sets will sit IGCSE in Year 11. Depending on progress, pupils in the top set(s) may sit Further Mathematics as an additional IGCSE. SCIENCE All pupils currently study Biology, Chemistry and Physics as single sciences. All pupils take Biology, Chemistry and Physics IGCSE. The Science departments regularly review courses to ensure that they are suited to pupils’ abilities and may choose to introduce Dual or Single Science IGCSE for selected pupils. Optional subjects Pupils will need to choose three options from the list below. All optional subjects are taught in mixed ability groups. Art Computer Science Design & Technology Drama French Geography History Latin Music Photography Physical Education Religious Studies Spanish If you wish to find out more about our GCSE subjects, please take the time to watch presentations from our Heads of Department here. Art Biology Chemistry Classical Civilisation Computer Science Design & Technology Drama English Language English Literature French Geography German History Latin Mandarin Mathematics Further Mathematics Music Photography Physical Education Physics Religious Studies Spanish ABOUT HEADMASTER’S WELCOME ACADEMIC RESULTS GOVERNORS TERM DATES ADMISSIONS VISITS AND OPEN MORNINGS FEES REQUEST A PROSPECTUS QUICK LINKS PARENT PORTAL PUPILS EXTRANET EPSOM COLLEGE IN MALAYSIA CONTACT Epsom College College Road, Epsom Surrey, KT17 4JQ 01372 821000 info@epsomcollege.org.uk Search for: © Copyright Epsom College 2021 Cookies Privacy School website design by TWK