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Your choices
Something that is right for you
At Seaford, all students
study Mathematics,
English and Science.
Mathematics and
Science are offered
at both higher tier
and foundation tier
level, and the decision
as to the best tier to
pursue is taken over
the duration of the
GCSE course with your
teachers.
In English, students
study English Language
and English Literature
within their normal
lessons. Science can be
studied as a Combined
Science course (worth
two GCSEs) or as a Triple
Science course (worth 3
GCSEs). This decision is
made at the end of Year
9 between the Science
department, parents
and the students.
Each student then has
four option subjects. We
would expect at least
one of these choices
to be a Humanities
subject. We also
encourage students to
study a modern foreign
language, but it is not
compulsory.
It is important that students study a balanced
curriculum which keeps future choices of Sixth Form
subjects broad. There are a very small number of
Russell Group universities which require a modern
foreign language. If you have queries about this then
please get in contact with us.
We encourage you to take into account the balance of
coursework a subject has. We would not usually allow
students to study more than two coursework heavy
subjects such as DT and one of the Art based courses.
You can see the balance of coursework in each course
on page 3.
Ultimately, we want you to choose subjects that you
will enjoy and be passionate about. Sometimes there
is a tendency to select an option because there is a
career aspiration in mind but actually the subject
is not a good fit for you. While we recognise career
aspiration is important, we would also suggest that a
lot can change in the years ahead, and that choosing
subjects that you love should be a guiding priority.
The most important thing is to talk your choices
through with your subject teachers and tutors who
are here to help you. Take your time with this and
choose the best fit for you which enables you to
succeed and achieve your personal bests!