Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is leading State Secondary school in Canterbury. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Girls
They firmly believe that for students to do well, they have to feel good about being at school and good about themselves. They encourage the students to aspire to excellence throughout the relationships that they develop between themselves and their teachers, built on encouragement, sensitivity to needs and mutual respect. This is at least as important as the knowledge they learn in the formal and informal curriculum.
Key Stage 3
Mathematics, combined science, English, two MFLs (from French, German, Spanish), physical education, history, computer science, geography, religious education, music, art, food technology, design technology, textiles, PSHEE. In Year 8 all girls study Latin. In Year 9, science is taught as physics, biology and chemistry. Girls start their GCSE timetable from Term 6 of Year 9. In Year 9 girls undertake a set of mini-options, which ensure breadth is maintained in their curriculum, but that they are able to cover subjects in increased depth.
Key Stage 4
All girls study a core GCSE curriculum of: mathematics, science (either individual sciences or Trilogy) a language and English (language and literature). In addition they study, although are not examined in, religious education, physical education, PSHEE, including careers guidance. Three more GCSE are chosen from: French, German, Spanish, Latin, music, history, computer science, geography, classical civilization, religious studies, physical education, art, design engineering:DT, textiles, and drama. AS level dance and GCSE Greek are also available and taught as extra-curricular options in addition to these choices.
Sixth Form
Langton Girls’ Grammar is a mixed Sixth Form and represents the pinnacle of the students’ achievements. A long-standing pillar of the community, we have a history of academic excellence and a tradition of sending our students to the best colleges, institutes and universities worldwide.
Please check the school website link for details.
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