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Sixth Form Courses
Lower 6 (S5) 16 – 17 years
Most girls take five subjects further, usually at Higher level. Girls select from a wide and flexible choice of subjects which cater for individual needs. The Scottish Higher is a university matriculation qualification and remains the gold standard for entry to Scottish Universities. Increasingly, English universities are making unconditional offers to Scottish applicants with five (very good) Highers.
Upper 6 (S6) 17 – 18 years
A wide range of courses is available. Many girls take at least three Advanced Highers courses, or a combination of qualifications. Girls usually apply for university entry in the autumn term of Upper 6.
Sixth Form subject choices expected to be available 2020 – 2021 at St George’s
Subject |
Courses |
Followed in Upper 6 by: |
Art |
Higher level |
Advanced Level |
Art (Textiles) |
Advanced Subsidiary level |
Advanced Level |
Biology |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
Business Management |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
Chemistry |
National 5 level Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Chinese |
National 5, H and AH, GCSE; Advanced level Available in L6 and U6 as appropriate |
|
Classical Studies |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher |
Computing Science |
Higher level |
Higher level |
Drama |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Economics |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
English |
Higher level (2 year) Higher level |
Higher level (2 year) Advanced Higher level |
French |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Geography |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
German |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Graphic Communication |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
History |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level (Russia) Advanced Higher level (Japan) |
Latin |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Mathematics |
National 4/5 level or GCSE Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
Mathematics of Mechanics |
Advanced Higher level |
|
Modern Studies |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
Music |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Photography |
|
Higher level |
Physical Education |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Physics |
National 5 level Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Practical Cookery |
National 5 level |
|
Psychology |
|
Higher level |
RMPS |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Spanish |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
Statistics |
Advanced Higher level |
|
Sports Studies |
SQA Units |
Students should consult departments for course availability. Some courses will run only if there is sufficient interest.
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