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Sixth Form Courses (S5 and S6) at St George’s
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 2018 – 2019 at St George’s
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Subject |
Courses |
Followed in Upper 6 by: |
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Art |
Higher level |
Advanced Level |
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Art (Textiles) |
Advanced Subsidiary level |
Advanced Level |
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Biology |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Business Management |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Chemistry |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Chinese |
National 5, H and AH, GCSE; AS & A Available in L6 and U6 as appropriate |
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Classical Studies |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher |
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Computing Science |
Higher level |
Higher level |
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Drama |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Economics |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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English |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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French |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Geography |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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German |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Graphic Communication |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Health and Food Technology |
Higher level |
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History |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level (Russia) Advanced Higher level (Japan) |
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Latin |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Mathematics
Applied Mathematics |
National 4/5 level or GCSE Higher level
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Higher level Advanced Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Modern Studies |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Music |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Photography |
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Higher level |
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Physical Education |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Physics |
National 5 level Higher level |
Higher level Advanced Higher level |
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Design and Manufacture |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Psychology |
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Higher level |
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RMPS |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Spanish |
Higher level |
Advanced Higher level |
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Sports Studies |
SQA Units |
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Students should consult departments for course availability. Some courses will run only if there is sufficient interest.
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Subject Courses in the Sixth Form Handbook 2018-19 *Updated Oct 2018 |