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Here is an outline of what JLS boys study:

Years 7 – 9

English, Mathematics, French, second language (Spanish, German or Latin), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Drama, Music, Art & Design, ICT, Religious Studies, Physical Education (PE). In addition, all boys take part in activities and games programmes as well as Social, Personal & Citizenship Education (SPACE).

GCSE (Years 10 & 11)

English, Mathematics, English Literature, French, Spanish, German, Latin, Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics as a double or triple award), History, Geography, Drama, Music, Art & Design, Religious Studies, PE and Critical Thinking. All pupils continue with SPACE, activities and games.

Good linguists can take French GCSE a year early and then study for the Institute of Linguists’ Diploma in Year 11. Additional Mathematics, a course aimed at high-achieving mathematicians likely to continue the subject at A Level, is taken alongside Mathematics GCSE at the end of Year 11.

AS and/or A Level (Sixth Form)

English Literature, English Language & Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Economics, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Drama, Music, Music Technology, Art & Design, PE, Religious Studies, Government and Politics. All boys continue with games and also follow our General Education programme.