All students at RGS take at least ten GCSE/IGCSEs* at the end of the Fifth Form (Year 11). The core (compulsory) curriculum includes English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, at least one Modern Language, and Science (either Double Award or three separate sciences). Other subjects are then chosen from the list below.
You can download full details of all GCSE/IGCSE courses offered at RGS for 2012 - 2014 by clicking here
(pdf format).
Note: The courses listed here are available during the current academic year, but no guarantee can be given about their future availability. Prospective parents are advised to contact the school to confirm the curriculum for the next academic year.
Subjects available at GCSE:
Core subjects:
| Mathematics |
| English Language |
| English Literature |
Biology/Chemistry/Physics or
Double Award Science |
Option subjects:
French
|
Geography |
Art & Design |
German
|
History |
3D/Product Design |
Spanish
|
Philosophy & Ethics |
Food Technology |
Latin
|
|
Music |
| Classical Civilization |
|
Drama |
| Greek |
|
Information Technology |
|
|
Physical Education |
* For Mathematics, Sciences, English Language and Geography, students sit the IGCSE (International exams) instead of the GCSE. IGCSEs are regarded as more rigorous than GCSEs and better preparation for A-level studies. They are fully accepted by all universities. However, they do not appear in league tables published by the government.