Studying Art gives you the opportunity to develop your technical and creative skills through exposure to a wide variety of styles and methods, while structuring your portfolio work around areas of particular interest to you. Given the practical nature of the course, it can provide a great balance to the more academic subjects you'll be studying. You should choose Art GCSE if you are interested in exploring and developing your creativity through visual media. Please note that GCSE Art can only be taken at Wimbledon or Birmingham Tutors & Exams centres, so so students must be in the UK for the GCSE exams in May/June of the examination year. There's also a £655 supplement per year to cover the additional 1-2-1 time required for coursework oversight and completion.

Studying Biology aims to promote a respect for all forms of life. Students will develop an informed awareness of the relationships between living organisms, between organisms and their environment, and the effect of human activities on these relationships. The course enables students to develop experimental and investigative skills, recognise the importance of accurate experimental work and reporting scientific methods, and develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context.

Business Studies will teach you about business activity in the private and public sectors. You'll learn about the running of small businesses and large organisations, covering key areas such as marketing, human resources, finance, operations management, and external influences on business. You'll have the opportunity to explore your own business ideas and gain experience of setting up and running your own business.

Chemistry helps us understand why things change. Whether that's rapid changes, like explosions, or slower changes, such as the formation of diamonds, they're all due to chemical reactions. Through this course you'll develop the skills to analyse and ask questions about the world around you. You'll understand how and why chemical reactions happen, from the rust on your bike to the science of launching rockets into space. You'll also get the chance to try out some practical experiments for yourself, such as acid tests, growing crystals, and making ice cream without a freezer.

This course focuses on the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome. It's  a great option for anyone with an interest in the history, archaeology, literature and mythology of the ancient world. You'll learn about ancient religious beliefs, famous temples like the Parthenon, stories such as the Cyclops episode from The Odyssey (in English translation), and Bronze Age citadels such as Mycenae. You'll see how the Classical past still influences modern European culture, and you'll develop a deeper understanding of the modern world by comparing and contrasting it with the world of the Greeks and Romans. No prior experience of classical studies is required for the course.

Computer Science will help you understand how computers work and how they can be used to solve problems. You’ll study key topics such as programming, algorithms, data representation, computer systems, and cybersecurity. You’ll develop practical skills through writing code, designing solutions, and testing programs. The course encourages logical thinking, creativity, and precision, and provides a strong foundation for further study or a future career in technology.

Economics will help you understand how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices about using resources. You’ll explore key concepts such as supply and demand, market structures, production, labour, and the role of money and banking. You’ll also learn about international trade, economic development, and the impact of government policies. The course encourages analytical thinking and helps you understand real-world economic issues and how they affect people and societies.

By studying GCSE English Language, you learn how to understand a writer - not just the words they've written on the page, but the hidden or obscured meanings and associations behind the lines too. The course provides opportunities to develop sophisticated reading and critical thinking skills that encourage genuine enquiry into different topics and themes. The skills developed through this course remain with students throughout their life, and can be applied to any piece of writing they encounter, from novels to news and opinion pieces. Students will learn to write for impact, and to produce clear and coherent writing of their own. The course includes non-fiction, poetry and prose texts, transactional writing and imaginative writing.

To read a book or a play invites us to step into a new world, to meet a different cast of characters, to join someone else’s adventure, and to experience places and times that may be unrecognisable from our own. Equally, literature can give us the opportunity to interact with ideas and experiences that we may have in common with the author, but in someone else's voice. As George R. R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones writes: “A reader lives a thousand times… The person who never reads lives only once.” In this course you'll encounter a range of texts and explore how literature has evolved over time.

French is a main or official language in 56 countries worldwide and is spoken by almost 300 million people as either a native or second language. It's one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and is reputed to be the second-most widely used foreign language in international communications. This course enables you to learn to use French effectively, independently and creatively. The reasons for learning a foreign language go much further than passing an exam. Speaking, reading and writing French are assets that will benefit you throughout your life: at home, at work, and when travelling overseas.

This course dives deeply into higher-level mathematical concepts, focusing on pure mathematics. It covers complex topics such as calculus, matrices, vectors and algebraic functions. The curriculum emphasises logical problem-solving, abstract reasoning and advanced mathematical techniques, preparing students for further studies in mathematics and related fields.

This course encourages students to learn about the world in which they live, and to look deeply into the physical and human environments around them. The world is constantly changing and has a lot of variation and inequality. By looking at case studies from the UK, other high income countries, newly emerging countries and lower income countries, students learn about a wide variety of topics such as climate change, poverty, deprivation, global shifts in economic power, and the challenge of sustainable resource use. They’ll also be encouraged to develop and challenge their own attitudes to the world around them, as well as developing important skills such as data interpretation and presentation of evidence.

German is the most commonly spoken native language in the European Union and is a language that shares a great deal of vocabulary with English. This course aims to prepare students to take their place in a multilingual global society by providing a thorough and engaging course where pupils build on their grammar and vocab while also developing an awareness of the German-speaking world and its culture.

This course is designed to develop students' understanding of the complex and interconnected world in which we live. It encourages students to explore key global issues and the role of individuals and communities in addressing them. A distinctive feature of this course is the Citizenship Community Action Project, where students actively participate in a project that benefits their local community. This hands-on experience allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, fostering a sense of responsibility and active citizenship. Studying Global Citizenship equips students with skills in critical thinking, research and communication. It prepares them for further education in fields such as politics, international relations, sociology and environmental studies, and it nurtures informed, active participants in a globalised world.

Studying History helps students understand the past, engage with current issues, and prepare for the future. This course explores key events, people and ideas that have shaped the modern world. It helps students understand the causes and consequences of historical change, develop critical thinking skills, and evaluate different perspectives on the past. History is about more than just learning facts: it’s about asking questions, making connections, and uncovering the truth. Studying History develops essential skills in critical thinking, analysis and structured argument - all of great value in further education and future careers.

Maths gives you the tools to understand patterns, quantify relationships, and even try to predict the future. This course gives students a grounding in all the fundamentals of maths while explaining the real-world context behind the theory. Algebra is useful for businesses to explain sales patterns and can give us an idea how much a certain customer will spend. Studying geometry can help you understand the science behind the world's architecture. Statistics and probability can help us estimate the chances of rain, or the likely outcome of an election.

This course provides a contemporary, accessible and creative education in Music with an integrated approach to the three main elements of performing, composing and listening. Inspiring and challenging study areas encourage students to develop their creativity, deepen their musical understanding, and broaden their horizons. The course enables students to explore performance and composition with a focus on their own instrument and genre choices, and offers an opportunity to explore new instrumental skills. Please note that final examinations for GCSE Music can only be taken in a UK Tutors & Exams centre, so students must be in the UK for the GCSE exams in May/June of the examination year. There's also a £655 supplement per year to cover the additional 1-2-1 time required for coursework oversight and completion.

Physics teaches you the problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills that will help you tackle everyday situations, and helps you see and create new connections between ideas and phenomena you encounter in the world. It helps you to develop creative thinking skills, evaluate new ideas and critically analyse information. It also gives you the foundations for pursuing careers in health, sciences, business, law, and many more.

Edexcel GCSE in Psychology introduces students to psychological concepts and methodologies in the context of real-life issues, focusing on key questions, the work of renowned psychologists and the research students can undertake themselves. Studying how the brain works can help us to understand our behaviours and how we might not be as in control of our choices as we first thought. Examinations for this subject can only be taken in UK centres, so students must be in the UK during the exam period (May/June) in Year 11.

Religion and philosophy have always been a powerful driving force in society - for good and ill. Religious ideas affect us all, whether or not we are believers. A knowledge of religion is essential to inform our understanding of politics and society, to enlighten the subtleties of literature, and to aid our understanding of history and international relations. Religious Studies is fascinating for its own sake, it sharpens the mind, and it provides an insight into the history of ideas and ongoing philosophical debate. Studying religion encourages you to examine your own ideas and raises questions you didn't realise you had.

This combined course covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and equates to two GCSEs. The course comprises about two-thirds of the content covered by students who sit all three individual science courses. This is an excellent choice both for students who enjoy science and would like to spend a little more time exploring all three subjects, and for those who have less interest in carrying on with science after Year 11.

Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world, with more than 400 million Spanish speakers in over 20 countries. It's also one of the easier languages to learn, as for the most part it's phonetic, meaning the words are pronounced the way they are spelled. The topics covered are chosen to be relatable to students, so they can learn and understand language relating to themselves, their pastimes, school, holidays and future plans. The course also covers subjects relevant to the twenty-first century, such as environmental issues, the media, and information and communication technology.

Wellbeing supports students during a critical stage of personal, social and academic development. The course helps them build resilience, manage stress, and develop emotional intelligence as they face increasing responsibilities and decisions about their future. Topics include mental and physical health, healthy relationships, identity, digital wellbeing, and managing change. Students learn practical strategies for self-care, communication, and decision-making, while exploring how wellbeing impacts learning, behaviour and long-term success. The course encourages reflection, empathy and confidence, equipping students to make informed choices and thrive both in and beyond school.