Shell Remove and Fifth Form
Shell
An exciting and dynamic year where leaders develop
The Shell year is an exciting and dynamic one, a year where students get to try new subjects, make decisions and continue to develop their leadership and academic skills. Building upon the firm foundations of the Prep phase, our Shell curriculum prepares students for the demands of the IGCSE programme in Remove and Fifth Form. Whilst encouraging the development of literacy, mathematical and IT skills, our students are challenged and stretched academically throughout their courses, with many students being exposed to IGCSE content early. Students study English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Computer Science, Art, Music, Drama, Design Technology, Thai, a Modern Foreign Language (French, Japanese or Mandarin) and Physical Education. In addition, those students whose English language skills are emerging will take English for Academic Success lessons to enhance their ability to access the curriculum. Tutorial sessions focus on student well-being, careers and fundamental Science of Learning Principles. Co-Curricular experiences continue to support student development with the introduction of the International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and super curricular opportunities which allow informed IGCSE options choices. Students are fully inducted to our Higher Education and Careers platform Unifrog, personality tests and begin to compile a portfolio of research towards longer term goals. More detailed information about the options process and IGCSE courses offered can be found in the Remove and Fifth IGCSE Options booklet.
Please refer to the handbook for Key Stage 3 subject and timetable information. If you require more detailed information please email palm_ko@harrowschool.ac.th.
Remove and Fifth Form
The foundation years for A Level and degree choices
The IGCSE subjects studied in the Remove and Fifth Form provide the foundation for student’s A Level and degree choices. They continue to study the core subjects of English Language, Mathematics and at least one Science taken from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. If the student is a Thai National, they must study Thai. They then are able to select up six additional subjects taken from Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, Economics, French, Geography, History, Japanese, Mandarin (First or as a Foreign Language), Music, Physical Education (PE), Physics, Religious Studies or Statistics.
The majority of students study combined English Language and Literature with a small minority studying English as a Second Language. Those able to complete accelerated courses in Mathematics have the option to study Additional Mathematics or Further Mathematics as part of the curriculum. Details about all the IGCSE courses can be found in the IGCSE Options booklet. In recognition of the importance of student health and well-being, all students participate in Physical Education lessons, weekly tutorials and a bespoke course called Futures, during which they focus on careers, global citizenship and well-being.
Remove and Fifth Form handbook
Please refer to the handbook for IGCSE subject and timetable information. If you require more detailed information please email palm_ko@harrowschool.ac.th.
Andy Brown
Head of Shell, Remove and Fifth Form
