A secure and safe atmosphere is provided where children are challenged to develop the required skills in academics, social skills and sport. We place a strong focus on the development of the individual, but we also want students to perceive themselves as valuable and active members of our school and the larger society.
The Secondary School runs from Year 7 to Year 12 through Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9), Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and 11) and Key Stage 5 (Year 12). When pupils move into Secondary School they are taught by individual specialized subject teachers and classes are more focused on formal subject-based learning. IGCSE and AS examinations are taken at the end of Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 respectively.
Key Stage 3 (Year 7 – 9)
In Key Stage 3, students continue to benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum including mathematical, scientific and technological, linguistic, human and social, creative and literary, physical and moral and spiritual learning areas. The combination of breadth and depth of study is at the heart of the school’s philosophy, ensuring that pupils experience the full breadth of academic opportunity and challenge before making key decisions when selecting their IGCSE and AS options. This breadth of study means that no long-term university or career plans are closed at this early stage of Secondary School and many option pathways remain open.
Key Stage 4 (10 - 11)
As pupils get older and move into Key Stage 4, they begin to focus on their preferred IGCSE and BTEC courses that they wish to study in Year 10 and 11. IGCSE exams are taken at the end of this stage in different subjects and BTEC assessed by assignments in school. Students in Year 10 and 11 will take at least seven IGCSE subjects.
Some subjects are compulsory, whilst others are to be selected (options).
Compulsory Options English Art Mathematics Biology Arabic First Language- if student holds an
Arabic passport
Or
Arabic Second Language
Or
SpanishBusiness Studies Islamic –all Muslim students must do
Islamic studies. We offer it in Arabic and
English
Or
FrenchBTEC IT Certificate (equivalent to 2 IGCSE) Chemistry Computer Science Design and Technology Enterprise Geography Global Perspectives History PE Physics To learn more, please read the
Key Stage 5 (Year 12)
We have a guidance programme where staff work closely with students in guiding them to make the best decisions for their future.
In Key Stage 5, the students who have successfully completed their IGCSEs will receive guidance to select their preferred subjects to study in Year 12. AS qualifications are accepted by universities around the world and will prepare them for further study and then the start of their careers. Their subject selection at this stage will influence their next steps. We take pride in supporting all our pupils through the exciting choices and the challenging work that goes on over the last three years at the RGS.
A-LevelsIn Key Stage 5, RGSGQ remains firmly committed to traditional A-Levels which are accepted by universities around the world. Pupils who have successfully completed their I/GCSEs will select their preferred subjects to study in Year 12 which will prepare them for university and then the start of their careers. Students are able to choose a minimum of 3 subjects and a maximum of 4 subjects. Their subject selection at this stage will influence their choice of a degree course at university. We take pride in supporting all our pupils through the exciting choices and the hard work that goes into the last two years at the RGS.
BTEC
We are currently undergoing approval to offer BTEC courses. BTEC are internationally recognised qualifications offered at different levels in many different subjects. BTEC is not an exam-based route, instead students will complete assignments throughout the year in the classroom. The benefits of BTEC are that they are vocational courses designed to develop the skills future employers seek. The level 3 BTEC, studied in Year 12, is the equivalent to 1 AS Level.
Year 12 Subject Options
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Arabic
- Business
- Geography
- History
- Travel and Tourism
- BTEC Information Technology
To learn more about our Year 12 offerings
