GEOGRAPHY
Nature of the Subject
Students can choose to study Geography at two levels. Higher level (HL) and standard level (SL). The course is based around a core theme and geographical skills. HL students study 4 optional themes and SL students study 2 optional themes based on the human, physical and economic global environment. The course offers a wide range of subject matter and fosters a sound understanding of dynamic global systems.
The Course will prepare the student for a broad range of career paths and/or higher education choices. Geography links well with Biology, Information Technology in a Global Society and Chemistry.
Students choosing this course need a basic grounding in Geography, preferably a C grade at IGCSE or equivalent, and should have sound English and Mathematical skills.
The Syllabus
Core Themes: Population
Resources
Development
Standard Level: Coastlines and their management and Lithospheric Processes and Hazards
Higher Level: Settlement, Coastlines and their management, Lithospheric Processes and
Hazards and one other unit of their choice (supported by the teacher)
Assessment
- SL and HL are assessed externally at the end of the course by two written exams. The HL exams total 4 hours and account for 75% of the total marks. The SL exams total 3 hours and account for 80% of the total marks.
- This assessment is supplemented by one internally assessed project representing individual pieces of geographical research. This accounts for a further 25% of the final mark for HL and 20% of final mark for SL. This Fieldwork investigation accounts for approximately 15% of the course teaching time.