Subjects
Our subjects span the traditional as well as the modern, ensuring pupils receive a well-rounded and varied education.
Years 7-9 Subjects
The following subjects are studied as part of the Middle Years Programme.
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Mathematics
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Language Acquisition
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Latin
- English as an Additional Language
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Language & Literature
- English
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Individuals & Societies
- History
- Geography
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Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Physical & Health Education
- PE
- Games
- Swimming
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The Arts
- Visual Arts
- Music
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Design
- Textiles
- Digital Music
- Product
- Computer and Theatre Design
The Community Project
All Year 9 pupils at St Leonards undertake an extended community project, bringing together the threads of their three-year MYP learning journey. Pupils must identify a need on a local, national or international level, propose an action, and seek to make a meaningful difference.
Our GCSE Subjects
Each pupil must choose three optional subjects to study in addition to their compulsory subjects.
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Compulsory GCSE Subjects
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Modern Foreign Language (or EAL course)
- Trilogy Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
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Optional GCSE Subjects
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Latin
- History
- Geography
- Art & Design
- Music
- PE
- Computer Science
- Drama
- Philosophy
I enjoyed the ability to maintain a number of different subjects at a time when I wasn’t certain what I wanted to do next. Now I’m planning to go to the University of Edinburgh to study Mathematics.
Malakai, IBDP Pupil
Sixth Form Subjects
Pupils choose six academic subjects – three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL) from a selection of subject groups.
Our dedicated Sixth Form team and Deputy Head (Academic) are on hand to support and advise students with subject choices.
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Group 1: Language A
- Chinese (SL and HL)
- Dutch (SL)
- Italian (SL and HL)
- German (SL and HL)
- French (SL)
- Russian (SL and HL)
Please note, some Language A options may be subject to additional fees.
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Group 2: Language B
- English (SL and HL)
- German (SL)
- French (SL and HL)
- Spanish (SL and HL)
- Latin (SL and HL)
- Italian (Ab Initio, SL and HL)
Please note, some Language B options may be subject to additional fees.
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Group 3: Individuals & Societies
- History (SL and HL)
- Geography (SL and HL)
- Economics (SL and HL)
- Business Management (SL and HL)
- Psychology (SL and HL)
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Group 4: Experimental Sciences
- Physics (SL and HL)
- Biology (SL and HL)
- Environmental Systems & Societies (SL)
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Group 5: Mathematics
- Analysis & Approaches (SL and HL)
- Applications & Interpretations (SL)
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Group 6: The Arts
- Visual Arts (SL and HL)
- Theatre Arts (SL and HL)
- Music (SL and HL) or Economics (SL and HL)
- Chemistry (SL and HL)
- Geography (SL and HL)
- Psychology (SL and HL)
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