Business studies in years 7 and 8 covers a selection of foundational topics, providing a solid base and understanding for further learning. Whilst it is not necessary to study business in these years, it helps prepare students for their IGCSEs and helps pupils feel more confident in their knowledge. Students can also choose whether to study the year 9 business course or to jump straight from year 8 into an accelerated IGCSE course. We offer flexibility over the level at which students want to start.

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After completing the business studies course in earlier years through our development pathway, students then move on to IGCSEs, with Business, Accounting, and Economics being accelerated courses, meaning they only take 1 year to complete. Commerce is, however, a regular 2-year IGCSE course. Commerce combines elements from all three subjects, meaning it can be used as a stepping stone to study Business, Accounting, or Economics as A-Levels.

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Our IGCSE and A-Level courses are all designed to be started without prior knowledge; our development pathway is just there as a recommendation, so pupils can get the best out of their learning. If you would like to take a look at our business curriculum, please find some key topics and brief descriptions of the course concept below:​

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KS3 Business (Year 7 to 9)

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IGCSE Business (Cambridge)

IGCSE Accounting (Cambridge)

IGCSE Economics (Cambridge)

 

International GCSE Business (Edexcel)

International GCSE Accounting (Edexcel)

International GCSE Economics (Edexcel)

International GCSE Commerce (Edexcel)

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International A-Level Business

International A-Level Accounting

International A-Level Economics