Today we held a Sixth Form Options Evening for our Year 11 students and parents, to give them further insight into their subject choices, and moving into Sixth Form.

Compulsory Subject (no examination)

  • Physical Education (PE)

Optional Subjects (with examinations)

  • Art & Design
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Global Perspectives
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Slovene

Students are also able to submit a special request for optional subjects which are not yet listed above based on individual interest. Examples might include: Physical Education, French, German, Politics.

The school will look into offering these, but no guarantees can be made.

Students received an A Level Options Guide 2020/21 that is also available here.

A Level Subject Preference Form 2020/21 is available here.

At least five A*-C grades (or equivalent) at IGCSE is normally the requirement for starting A Level courses. In addition, we need to be assured that student's level of English is advanced enough to cope with the demands of the course.

About Sixth Form

For the final two years at school, and in preparation for university entry, our Sixth Form students in Years 12 and 13 prepare for AS and A Level examinations.

Overall, the curriculum in the Sixth Form ensures that all of our students have the opportunity to maximise their potential, leaving BISL as confident, articulate, successful young people, ready to make their mark on the world.

In parallel to the subjects studied, specific sessions are dedicated to building study skills, time management, as well as focusing on the process of applying for Higher Education, including career advice, course guidance, interview techniques and CV writing.

A Levels remain the gold standard for students who aspire to access universities around the world.

A Levels are taken over two years: the first year is called an AS, or Advanced Subsidiary, level. This is equal to half an A Level. The second year is called an Advanced level. Students typically study four AS subjects in Year 12 and take three of those subjects through to A Level in Year 13.

More information about our curriculum can be found here.