Subjects

Academic Curriculum

Buckswood School offers several classic programs: GCSE, A-level, and IB. For those planning to enter university through an alternative route, there’s a one- or two-year Foundation course — it provides broad preparation in business and helps students orient themselves before starting higher education.

GCSE Subjects

The program includes mandatory disciplines that form the foundation for further studies:

• English Language
• English Literature
• IGCSE Mathematics (including combined double-reward with higher mathematics)
• GCSE Science (physics+chemistry+biology, or two advanced subjects from these)
• Modern Language (one of the following: French, Spanish, or Chinese)

Additionally, students choose subjects from the list:

• Graphics
• Drama
• Art
• Music
• Geography
• History
• Computer Science
• Physical Education
• Business
• GCSE Science

A-level Subjects

At this stage, students form an individual set of disciplines by selecting them from four blocks — this allows them to create a program tailored to specific academic goals and interests.

Block A

• Chemistry
• Spanish
• Business
• Politics
• Art

Block B

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Geography
• Photography

Block C

• Biology
• Mathematics
• History

Block D

• Psychology
• Economics
• Innovation

IB Subjects

The International Baccalaureate program requires students not only to pursue academic preparation but also to participate in physical education, charity work, and the Theory of Knowledge course, which develops critical thinking through essays and presentations. The subjects themselves are divided into three higher-level and three standard-level — one discipline from each block.

Block 1. Native Language and Literature

• English
• French
• Spanish
• German
• Russian

Block 2. Foreign Language

• English
• Spanish

Block 3. Society

• History
• Business

Block 4. Sciences at Buckswood School

• Physics
• Biology
• Environmental Studies

Block 5. Mathematics

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Analysis and Algorithms

Block 6. Other

• Visual Arts
• Chemistry
• French or Spanish (as unfamiliar)
• Geography

Additional Courses

Beyond the core programs, the school offers nearly a hundred courses within the Independent Learning Program (ILP). These classes cover diverse areas — from business and music to proper nutrition, helping students develop interests and skills outside the standard curriculum.