General
Study: Science
This course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and is practical based, putting classroom theory to the test.
– Immersive experience: join a diverse community of international students and experience a fully immersive approach to understanding Science.
– Outstanding Facilities: students will learn in state-of-the-art laboratories, equipped especially for Chemistry and Biology in Concord’s purpose-built science building. Classroom teaching is supported by experienced lab technicians.
– Balancing theory and practice: theoretical content is applied through practical and experiential learning.
Age 11-12 years
Laboratory-based theory and practical tasks covering all three sciences – Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Students will explore Science topics in a practical course. The topics covered are varied and give students theoretical knowledge and practical opportunities in the Sciences.
Age 13-16 years
Students will have an introduction to GCSE standard or equivalent content in Science. The topics covered are varied, and comprise fundamental theoretical topics accompanied by extensive practical work. The content is designed to prepare students for study at secondary level, in line with UK GCSE syllabus.
The three disciplines – Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be carefully planned to cover core topics whilst complementing each other, providing students extended learning opportunities throughout their course. It will provide students the opportunity to embed their skills and knowledge in a range of practical activities linking theory to reality.
An extensive interactive course which is delivered through a hands-on practical approach. Students will enhance their communicative and interpersonal skills whilst working together on experiments.
A minimum English language level of B1 would be expected to join the General Study Science course.