Course information
Chemistry
The Excelsior Academy - Hackney
02072751500
Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
Course summary

This course promotes a meaningful understanding of concepts learnt at GCSE. Explanations of why chemical entities behave in such a way during chemical reactions. Moreover mathematical aspects of fundamental ideas are learnt at this level to understand how atoms and molecules influence the order of the universe and an explanation to how science works. Over the two years students study a variety of topics which are examined at the end of the course. Students also have to complete three examinations of short and long questions along with twelve practical tasks.

Entry requirements

8 GCSEs at grades 5 or above with a minimum grade 6 in English, Maths and Triple or combined Science

How you'll be assessed

A Level written assessments towards the GCE certification: Paper 1: Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 35% Paper 2: Physical and Organic Chemistry 35% Paper 3: All content and any Practical skill 30% Each examination is 120 minutes. Completion of twelve experimental and investigative activities are required that are not assessed, however required for the certification

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHackney
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressShacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY