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Elective Courses
With twenty one electives to choose from, our students can play to their individual strengths, interests, and abilities.
Subject Selection
Students will complete three electives in Year 9 and 10.
There are two groups of electives to choose from, and students can choose to study a combination of electives from these groups.
- NESA Electives
- Cambridge IGCSE Electives
For example, a student may choose to study:
- Three NESA Electives
- Two NESA Electives and one Cambridge IGCSE Elective
- Two Cambridge IGCSE Electives and one NESA Elective
NESA Electives
These are NESA developed courses which students will typically study across Years 9 and 10.
Cambridge IGCSE Electives
These are two-year internationally recognised courses which will culminate in an external examination in October/November 2025.
All electives offered are linked to content and skills that are key to success in Years 11 and 12.
NESA Electives
- Chinese
- Commerce
- Design and Technology – Materials
- Design and Technology – Multimedia
- Drama
- Global Studies
- Elective History
- Food Technology
- French
- Industrial Technology – Engineering
- Industrial Technology – Timber
- Information Software and Technology
- Latin
- Music
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Digital Media
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS)
- Visual Arts
Cambridge IGCSE Electives
- Enterprise: A unique subject that brings the world of business into the classroom and gives learners a clear insight into what it means to think like an entrepreneur
- Physics: Learners grow to understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments.
- History: Students look at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in depth.
Please Note:
It is important to note that classes will only be formed if viable numbers exist, and in some cases class numbers will be capped due to access to specialist facilities.
As a result there is no guarantee that all subjects listed will be offered in Year 9 2025. Whilst every attempt is made to satisfy as many of the boys’ choices as possible, certain subject combinations may not be possible.