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Geography is a highly respected interdisciplinary subject which develops students a deeper knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the physical and human world . At Island School we offer a range of courses between years 9 and 13. in year 9, 10 and 11 Students can follow Year 9 Geography Entrants course and Geography focused Elements courses: -Urban Survival and Geographical Explorer In year 10 and 11- Students can follow the Cambridge IGCSE Geography course. In year 12 and 13 students can follow IB Geography SL and HL and the SL Environmental Systems and Societies course |
WHY IS GEOGRAPHY SO IMPORTANT?
Geographical skills and thinking hold the key to solving many of our current global problems.
Geography students develop a wide range of valuable transferrable skills .
The Russell group of the UK s top Universities and the UK Government has described Geography as one of the key facilitating subjects, meaning that by taking Geography you can gain access to a wide range of Higher education options.
Teaching of Geography at Island School continues to develop. The department places a strong emphasis on research and developing teaching methodologies to meet the needs of our learners.
The Geography Association Quality mark was awarded to the department again for the period 2016 to 2019, this is awarded to secondary geography departments who undertake quality work in all aspects of teaching and learning.
The Geography Association Quality mark was awarded to the department again for the period 2016 to 2019, this is awarded to secondary geography departments who undertake quality work in all aspects of teaching and learning.
There are a lot of reasons to study Geography
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Studying Geography opens doors to a wide variety of courses and potential careers.
The subject can open doors to a wide variety of courses and jobs in business, environment, government and many more. GEOGRAPHY OPENS DOORS PPT |
Student VideoWhat can you do with Geography ?
Geography Students are highly employable and courses can open up a wide range of career options. |
Higher ed linksGeography linked courses at University link
some amazing university courses Berkley Undergraduate Geography 
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