GCSEs at Kings Bournemouth

Both A-levels and GCSE courses at Kings are defined by a highly intensive, highly personalised structure to ensure effective and efficient learning.

Very small classes are combined with a supportive, friendly college environment to ensure that individual progress, development of subject knowledge and transferable skills are maximised.

GCSEs at Kings

At Kings Bournemouth we offer both a standards two-year and an accelerated one-year GCSE programme with subjects that include Art, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mathematics and Physics.

Resits and retakes

We also provide programmes to allow students to resit or retake GCSE subjects where they haven't realised their full potential and have narrowly missed the required grades for progression.

Key facts

Start dates: 5 September 2022

Minimum age: 14

Length:

Standard: 2 Academic years (6 terms)

Accelerated: 1 Academic year (3 terms)

Lessons: Average 20-25 hours per week (plus homework and private study)

Class size range: 4-10 students

Learning outcomes: Gain subject knowledge in preparation for A-levels Develop study skills required at Sixth Form level

Course structure

Main academic subjects:

Mathematics: 6 lessons per week, English: 6–8 lessons per week, Study Skills: 2 lessons per week, Sciences: 9-12 lessons per week, ICT: 4–6 lessons per week, Economics: 6 lessons per week, Art: 5–6 lessons per week

Enrichment programme subjects:

PSHE and Citizenship: 2 lessons per week, Physical Education: 2 lessons per week, Creative Arts: 2 lessons per week

Sample enrichment activities:

Production of Shakespeare's plays, Annual three-day residential learning and cultural excursion, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Trinity Arts Award, Debating society, Performing Arts Society, Astronomy Club, UK Maths Challenge, Paper Craft Club, Photography Society, Current Affairs and News Club

Mentoring for under 16s

Includes: Full supervision during college hours Monday – Friday Welfare Counsellors Half-termly reports Separate Student and Parents' Portals Regular contact with parents on request