Explore subjects by stage and destination.
The subject directory helps families move from the whole curriculum to one clear academic pathway.
Explore this page
Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
Primary subjects
Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
Years 1–6 study English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art and design, computing, modern foreign languages, music and physical education within a connected primary programme.
Key Stage 3 subjects
Years 7–9 retain breadth across English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, modern languages, computer science, art, Global Citizenship and personal development.
International GCSE subjects
Years 10–11 combine core qualifications with options including separate or double science, computer science, geography, history, languages, art, business, Global Citizenship and Religious Studies. Availability is confirmed annually.
International A Level subjects
The published Sixth Form offer includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Psychology, English Language, English Literature and Business.
Choosing a coherent combination
A subject should be considered alongside prior attainment, assessment style, workload and likely university requirements. Admissions and academic staff confirm combinations and current availability before enrolment.
Explore subjects by stage and destination.
Depth, assessment and destination belong in the same decision.
Explore the current iBOS International GCSE and International A Level pathways. The academic team confirms availability, combinations and the governing Pearson specification before enrolment.
Build the right programme before narrowing the destination.
Core and optional subjects must work as one coherent timetable. Each guide explains the learning focus, live-teaching approach and route into post-16 study.
International GCSE subjects
English LanguageExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE English LanguageEnglish LiteratureExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE English LiteratureMathematicsExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE MathematicsBiologyExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE BiologyChemistryExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE ChemistryPhysicsExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE PhysicsScience (Double Award)Explore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE Science (Double Award)BusinessExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE BusinessComputer ScienceExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE Computer ScienceGeographyExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE GeographyHistoryExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE HistoryFrenchExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE FrenchSpanishExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE SpanishArt and DesignExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE Art and DesignGlobal CitizenshipExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE Global CitizenshipReligious StudiesExplore
See what pupils study, how live teaching supports progress, and what families should confirm before choosing this subject.
Explore International GCSE Religious StudiesChoose depth with university and career direction in view.
These summaries connect the published subject offer to assessment, preparation and progression. Final combinations are confirmed by the academic team.
Sciences
BiologyExplore
Living systems, genetics, health, ecology and practical scientific reasoning.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayChemistryExplore
Atomic structure, bonding, energetics, rates, equilibria and organic chemistry.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayPhysicsExplore
Forces, electricity, waves, materials, fields and the relationship between theory and experiment.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayMathematics
MathematicsExplore
Algebra, functions, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, mechanics and mathematical modelling.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayFurther MathematicsExplore
Additional pure mathematics and applied units for pupils seeking greater mathematical depth.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayHumanities and social sciences
EconomicsExplore
Economic concepts applied to national and international choices, markets and policy.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayGeographyExplore
Places, processes and environments from local to global scales.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayHistoryExplore
Evidence, interpretation and internationally significant periods and themes.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayLawExplore
Legal institutions, branches of law and their relationship with society.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayPsychologyExplore
Classic and contemporary research across social, cognitive and applied psychology.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayEnglish and business
English LanguageExplore
Language in global contexts, identity, purpose, audience and original writing.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayEnglish LiteratureExplore
Drama, poetry and prose across historical periods and international contexts.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayBusinessExplore
Enterprise, organisations, strategic decisions, global business and managed risk.
Explore the iBOS subject pathwayDo not take one page, or one claim, on trust.
Follow the questions that matter, compare the evidence and decide whether the complete school model fits your child.
01 · PathwayPlace this within Years 1–13
Understand what comes before, what follows and where qualifications begin.
02 · ExperienceSee how live teaching works
Look beyond a subject list to questioning, feedback and participation.
03 · OutcomePlan assessment and examinations
Connect subject choices to specifications, exam entry and later destinations.
See this part of school in the wider iBOS journey.
Curriculum, teaching, pastoral support, evidence, fees and Admissions stay connected, so no important decision sits in isolation.
Explore the complete school experienceThe next useful page depends on your question.
Bring the pupil’s story into the conversation.
Talk through stage, current context, time zone, goals and any support needs with the school.