Concord College

Curriculum and Programs at Concord College

Concord College implements a rigorous curriculum to ensure that its graduates gain admission to leading universities in the UK and worldwide, equipping them with the highest possible skills and qualifications.

The school offers the following curriculum for GCSE/IGCSE and A Level studies:

• In Year 9 (age 13), students complete a foundation year prior to GCSE/IGCSE, following a broad curriculum designed to foster diverse interests and build a strong base across multiple subjects.

• In Years 10 and 11, students take GCSE/IGCSE courses. All students study Mathematics, English (particularly English Literature), and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). In addition, they can choose optional subjects including Art, Astronomy, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, French, Geography, German, History, Music, Religious Studies, Spanish, and Statistics.

• In Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form), students may select one or two AS Level subjects and three or four A Level subjects. Many subjects are available, including Art, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physics, and Spanish.

Extracurricular Activities at Concord College

The school offers a comprehensive enrichment program with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, outdoor education, charitable work, creative arts, and numerous clubs and societies.

Sports opportunities include badminton, basketball, netball, table tennis, uni-hoc, football, and horse riding. The campus also features squash courts, fitness and weight training gyms, martial arts, fencing, and climbing facilities. There is a running track and a heated indoor swimming pool. Additional activities include canoeing, caving, climbing, and cycling.

Beyond sports, students can participate in debate, fundraising, philosophy, and many other clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on performing and visual arts to build confidence and presentation skills.

Music is also highly valued at Concord College. The school has a theatre with excellent acoustics, an orchestra room, and practice rooms. In addition to ensemble music, individual instrument lessons are available, and students perform concerts throughout the year. The school also has a professionally equipped dance studio.

Concord College organizes numerous off-campus trips and continually adapts to new trends and ideas. For example, student-led initiatives have recently introduced beekeeping, outdoor cinema events, and a buggy car race.

University and Academic Achievements at Concord College

• Last year’s A Level results: 94% A*/A (98% A*-B)

• 11 students admitted to Oxford and Cambridge

• 8 students to LSE, 19 to Imperial, 15 to KCL, 40 to UCL, 14 to Warwick, and 5 to Durham

• 26 students to medical, dental, and veterinary schools

• Last year’s GCSE results: 66% of grades were 9 (highest grade) or equivalent, and 94% were grade 7 or above

• 83% of Concord graduates who went to university were admitted to the top 10 universities or medical schools in the UK, with 57% attending the top 5

• Concord ranked among the top 3 independent schools for A Level results according to the latest ISC (Independent Schools Council) data

• The Daily Telegraph ranked Concord 5th among independent schools for A Level results and 6th for GCSE results