Geography

In the Kindergarten (Foundation Stage) (ages 2 – 5) and in Key Stage 1 (ages 5 – 7), Geography is incorporated into the Early Learning Goal called ‘Knowledge and Understanding of the World’, where appropriate topics are used to help the students to develop knowledge and understanding of their environment, and to provide a foundation for future geographical learning.

From Key Stage 2 (ages 7 – 11) in the Primary School, Geography is taught as a separate subject. The students begin to learn to use geographical skills and knowledge confidently, through a process of enquiry and creative activities and develop an informed concern about the environment and the future of the human habitat, in order to enhance their sense of responsibility for care of the earth, and its peoples.

In Key Stage 3 in the Secondary School, the UK National Curriculum (http://www.qcda.gov.uk/) for Geography continues to be followed. In Key Stage 4 in Years 10 – 11, students may choose to continue with Geography at IGCSE level. A summary of the IGCSE Geography syllabus, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 10 and 11 are provided in the IGCSE Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for IGCSE Geography may be found by visiting the CIE website (http://www.cie.org.uk) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.

In Key Stage 5 in Year 12 the subject may be studied at GCE AS Level, and in Year 13 at GCE A Level. A summary of the GCE AS Level and A Level Geography syllabuses, and further information about all subjects offered in Years 12 and 13 are provided in the AS & A Level Prospectus, which may be downloaded here. The full syllabus for AS and A Level Geography may be found by visiting the Edexcel website(http://www.edexcel.com) and locating the subject via its name and/or subject code.