Study Economics in a live, specialist Sixth Form classroom.
Economics at iBOS develops choices made by individuals, firms, governments and economies under scarcity, connecting specification knowledge to feedback, examination readiness and the student’s next destination.
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Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
What students study in Economics
Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
The course develops choices made by individuals, firms, governments and economies under scarcity. The current Pearson specification controls assessed content and the school confirms its sequence for each cohort.
Markets, incentives and market failure
Macroeconomic performance and policy
Business behaviour and labour markets
Development, trade and the global economy
How live teaching develops understanding
Students use models, numerical evidence and current contexts to build balanced arguments. Live discussion tests assumptions and strengthens evaluation.
Assessment and examination route
The current Pearson specification is externally assessed through modular written examinations combining data response, analysis and extended evaluation.
University and career progression
Economics can support economics, finance, business, politics and international relations. University Mathematics requirements vary substantially.
Is this the right subject?
Confident numeracy, careful reading, structured essay writing and interest in current economic questions are valuable. Choice must also consider the complete combination, workload and intended university requirements.
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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.
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Talk through stage, current context, time zone, goals and any support needs with the school.