Senior School

Senior School (IGCSE & GCE AS/A Level)

IGCSE Programme (Forms 3- 5)

Our Senior School programme provides our adolescent students with a safe environment to fully develop their interests and grow into themselves academically and socially, under the watchful eye and strong mentorship of experienced Teachers. We support the development of identified talents & interests to a higher level and create opportunities for students to serve as good role models for younger students and impact positively on the wider community through various outreach projects and initiatives. Our students are guided to develop maturity and responsibility in all areas of life, appreciate diversity and tolerate the views and beliefs of others. We build up strong leadership skills and their ability to work well in teams, promote public speaking both in and out of the classroom and seize the opportunity to perform and share our ideas and talents through a variety of student-led events.

In the Senior School, we actively encourage each student to take responsibility for their learning and research beyond the curriculum expand key skill development and ensure in-depth knowledge and understanding across subject areas. There is a strong emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, evaluation using evidence, application, presentation, design thinking & creativity.

The Roman Ridge school is a certified Cambridge International Examinations Centre. At the end of Form 5 our students sit their IGCSE Examinations to qualify for entry into our Sixth Form College, where they will prepare to sit for AS/A Level Examinations at the end of Upper Six.

Secondary Programme – IGCSE Qualifications (Cambridge International)

Upon entry into the Senior School in Form 3, students at TRRS are introduced to all subjects offered and given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the demands and scope of each subject. In Form 4, students select 7-9 subjects to study at IGCSE. To ensure our students are fully prepared for post-secondary educational studies, including the AS/A Level qualification, our IGCSE programme consists of compulsory and elective subjects, which are outlined below:

Compulsory Subjects

First Language English French

English Literature Co-ordinated Science or Triple Science

Mathematics (Extended) Physical Education

Elective Subjects

History Information & Communication Technology

Geography Art & Design

Economics Additional Mathematics

Summary of IGCSE Results

May / June 2022

May / June 2023

Sixth Form College – AS/A Level Qualifications (Cambridge International)

Students may qualify for entry into our Sixth Form College to complete an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) or Advanced (A) Level qualification over the course of two years, based on their grades obtained at IGCSE. The entry criteria for these programmes are outlined below:

AS Level Programme (2 Years – All papers sat at end of Upper 6)

Minimum Entry Requirements: A minimum of 4-5 passes of a C or higher at IGCSE, including either Maths or English Language (IGCSE re-sit in either subject will be arranged in Oct/Nov of Lower 6 if required), with a minimum grade of C in subjects they intend to study at AS Level.

A Level Programme (2 Years – All papers sat at end of Upper 6)

Minimum Entry Requirements: A minimum of 6 passes of a C or higher at IGCSE, including both Maths and English Language, with a minimum grade of B in subjects they intend to study at A Level.

Art & Design French

Geography Physics

History Biology

Information Technology Chemistry

Mathematics Economics

English Language English Literature

AS/A Level qualifications are internationally recognised by universities and tertiary institutions for programmes of further study. At the point of application, we can assist you to confirm if your qualification and subject selection at Sixth Form will meet the general admission requirements of the universities you are interested in.

Students applying for entry into TRRS Sixth Form College from a different secondary school must sit for a Diagnostic Assessment in the subjects they wish to study at AS/A Level.

Any applicants who have not completed the IGCSE will be asked to sit for an Entrance Assessment and may qualify for entry to our Sixth Form based on these results.

Students success in the Sixth Form depends heavily on the investment they put into their courses. Their coursework requirements are very rigorous and consists of frequent assignments, test/quizzes, projects, practical work and presentations, alongside regular controlled assessments. Most of the work will be at a level of difficulty and complexity not previously encountered by students, requiring them to complete independent research and further study outside of class.

Summary of AS / A Level Results

May / June 2022

May / June 2023

We are committed to preparing our students to go on to university and excel. Our Careers & Guidance Department works hand-in-hand with each student and their family to provide full support throughout the selection and university application process. We provide all student with opportunities to complete internships and work placements, to deepen their interest in various career paths and field of study. Our students have gained admission to some of the top universities across the globe, with many choosing to further their education at some of the world most prestigious institutions in the UK, Canada, USA, Europe, Asia & Ghana.

Please visit the link below to see a summary of university offers and awards

Class of 2021

Class of 2020

Class of 2019

Class of 2018

Message from Head of Senior School

The Senior School marks an important stage in a student’s educational journey.
Starting at Form Three, our learners are encouraged to begin working beyond their comfort zone. Our programme is vibrant, and rigorous and provides our students with the best possible education, both academically and personally. Surely, lessons and topics become more challenging and more demanding as the IGCSE courses are introduced. Students are always encouraged to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, responsible and independent. Indeed, it is that learning experience and the pursuit of excellence that shapes each student’s development, both in and out of the classroom.

At The Roman Ridge School, in addition to our academic programme, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for our students to explore their interests and develop their talents. We believe that a well-rounded education is essential for success in life, and we are proud to offer our students so
many different ways to get involved, namely Community Service and team-building activities such as Sports and Clubs.

This provides students with a chance to explore their passion and find their voices in the context of a supportive and nurturing community, falling in line with our founder’s mission and vision: “To develop our children to believe in themselves by nurturing, incorporating and applying their talents, gifts, abilities, and character.”

As we progress year by year, our academic and extra-curricular programmes grow from strength to strength. I am especially proud of the sense of community and friendship that we have at the Senior School. Our students are supportive and caring of one another, and they always go the extra mile to help each other
succeed.

This sense of community is what makes our school such a special place.
To all of the students, parents, and staff of The Roman Ridge School, I thank you for your continued support. I am excited to see what the future holds for our school community.

Josiane Chammas

Head of Senior School