Geneva English School
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4 (age 14-16)
During Key Stage 4, students prepare for a combination of GCSE and IGCSE examinations. Before entering KS4, students will be given guidance on selecting appropriate option subjects.
Our core offer ensures that our students have a broad and balanced set of subjects that allow them to gain entry to all college and university courses. Many of the best universities specify that students must have a humanities subject and language qualification for entry.
Compulsory subjects | Two options from |
English Language | Drama |
English Literature | German |
French | Spanish |
Geography | Art and Design |
History | Computer Science |
Mathematics | Physical Education |
Science* | Music |
* Students can sit either individual GCSEs in each of the three Science subjects or the Biology, Chemistry & Physics ‘Double Award’ (equivalent to two GCSEs) or ‘Triple Award’ (equivalent to three GCSEs)
Non-examined Subjects
All students also study the following non-examined subjects:
- Sport and PE
- PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic education)
Following the successful completion of GCSE examinations, student can then apply to study A Levels at GES. Students typically study three or four subjects of their choosing. Please note that there are admissions criteria for entry to A Levels.