The course aims to sustain and develop students’ interest in and enjoyment of Physics. Students will develop an understanding of the links between theory and experiment, and use that understanding to explore big questions such as: “How did the universe begin?”, “What are the basic building blocks of matter?” and “How does the sun keep on shining?”. Physics also enables students to express their mathematical understanding of concepts such as forces, cosmology and quantum theory. Physics students develop skills in areas such as problem-solving, reasoning, numeracy, ICT and communication. Course content The Physics Department follows the AQA Physics syllabus, which covers new and exciting concepts that students will not have previously studied. For example, Nuclear and Particle Physics introduces Particle Accelerators, the concept of annihilation to calculate the energy released; and Quantum Physics allows the students to learn about the Wave-Particle duality of light and to observe experiments that resulted in Einstein being awarded a Nobel Prize. This Physics course is stimulating, challenging and ultimately rewarding. Physics expands your options and is essential for many careers in science and engineering. The skills and knowledge developed studying Physics keep the door open for just about anything else.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. Grade 7 at GCSE and Grade 7 in maths GCSE
Written Examinations (100%): The course is assessed through written examinations. These will expect practical knowledge of key experiments that will be introduced through the course. There is a practical endorsement separate from the exams which is based on competency in completing practical work throughout the course. This is assessed using 16 core practicals.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,778 |
| Address | St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB |
The course aims to sustain and develop students’ interest in and enjoyment of Physics. Students will develop an understanding of the links between theory and experiment, and use that understanding to explore big questions such as: “How did the universe begin?”, “What are the basic building blocks of matter?” and “How does the sun keep on shining?”. Physics also enables students to express their mathematical understanding of concepts such as forces, cosmology and quantum theory. Physics students develop skills in areas such as problem-solving, reasoning, numeracy, ICT and communication. Course content The Physics Department follows the AQA Physics syllabus, which covers new and exciting concepts that students will not have previously studied. For example, Nuclear and Particle Physics introduces Particle Accelerators, the concept of annihilation to calculate the energy released; and Quantum Physics allows the students to learn about the Wave-Particle duality of light and to observe experiments that resulted in Einstein being awarded a Nobel Prize. This Physics course is stimulating, challenging and ultimately rewarding. Physics expands your options and is essential for many careers in science and engineering. The skills and knowledge developed studying Physics keep the door open for just about anything else.
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. Grade 7 at GCSE and Grade 7 in maths GCSE
Written Examinations (100%): The course is assessed through written examinations. These will expect practical knowledge of key experiments that will be introduced through the course. There is a practical endorsement separate from the exams which is based on competency in completing practical work throughout the course. This is assessed using 16 core practicals.
