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ACADEMIC

THE CURRICULUM

Academic Structure

Years 3, 4 and 5
All pupils are taught the following subjects, largely by specialist teachers:

Art and Design
Classics
Drama
English
French
Geography
History
ICT
Mathematics
Music
Religious Studies
Science

Years 6, 7 and 8 (2 sets)
Subject-specialist teaching in all subjects is introduced in Year 6. Boys are set by academic ability based on the average of their examination results in Year 5, plus a careful examination of their characters and needs. Setting is reviewed at the end of each academic year only, and changes of set are not made during the year.

Examinations
Boys in Years 3 to 7 sit two sets of exams each year. These take place towards the end of the Michaelmas and Trinity terms.

Year 8 boys sit two Common Entrance mock examinations in November and March, set by the Independent Schools’ Examination Board (ISEB). Final Common Entrance examinations are sat in the first week of June, and marked by boys’ senior schools.

 

Prep
Years 3, 4 and 5
Boys in Years 3-5 are set one prep in each of the following subjects every week:
English
French
Geography
History
Mathematics
Religious Studies
Science

Each prep should take about 30 minutes and should be recorded in the pupil’s prep diary.

Years 6, 7 and 8
Boys in Years 6-8 are set one prep in each of the following subjects every week:
Classics
English
French
Geography
History
Mathematics
Religious Studies
Science
Each prep should take about 40 minutes and should be recorded in the pupil’s prep diary.

Parents of a day boy must sign their son’s Prep Diary after completion of his prep.

 

Marking and Assessment
Academic staff are required to mark all work within one week of its collection.

Reporting
Interim reports are issued each half-term containing effort and attainment grades in all subjects. Full subject reports are issued at the end of each term.

Parents’ meetings
Parents’ meetings for boys in all Year Groups are held after School on weekday evenings staggered throughout the year.

Advice on senior schools
You can speak to the Head Master about senior schools on the following slots:
Wednesday 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Thursday 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm

Need more information?
Please contact our acting Director of Studies, Mr Jonathan Jenkins
Tel 020 7798 9035 Email jjenkins@choirschool.com

 

 
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