Subjects - Hull's School - Zurich's 1st English College

The first college in Switzerland to offer an Eng­lish Year 10 pro­gramme.

Subjects

IGCSE Subjects

IGCSE English Language

Essay writing, rewriting and summarising texts at a very advanced level (Cambridge C2 Proficiency).

IGCSE English Literature

Study of a number of works of literature of different genres (poetry, novels and drama).

IGCSE French

Students learn to communicate effectively in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing while gaining cultural awareness of French-speaking countries.

IGCSE German

For non-native German students.

IGCSE Mathematics

Algebra, trigonometry, arithmetic, geometry, statistics and probability.

IGCSE Biology

Human biology (cells, breathing, metabolism, reproduction, etc.), plant biology, genetics and ecology.

IGCSE Chemistry

Organic and inorganic chemistry (elements, mixtures, structure of the atom, chemical reactions, etc.).

IGCSE Economics

Introduction to economics, including currencies, inflation, the labour market, production and trade.

IGCSE History

Introduction to:  History of the USSR, Weimar Republic, Third Reich and the Second World War.

Optional subjects

IGCSE Art and Design

A two-part programme in which students create a portfolio and complete an examination.

IGCSE Geography

students learn about physical and human environments, global issues, and the interactions between people and their surroundings.

IGCSE Music

Covers areas of music theory and composition.

IGCSE Computer Science

Programming, algorithms, computer systems, and the principles of problem-solving using computational thinking.

IGCSE Physics

Motion, pressure, energy, thermal effects, sound, radiation, electricity, magnets, electronics and the structure of the atom.

IGCSE Chemistry

The principles of chemistry, chemical reactions, and the properties and uses of substances in everyday life.

IGCSE Spanish

Lower intermediate programme in general Spanish (listening, reading, speaking and writing).

A-level Subjects

A Level Biology

General biology, including molecules and cells, metabolism and reproduction, energy and the environment, respiration and coordination.

A Level Chemistry

General organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, plus advanced study of kinetics, entropy, acid-base equilibria, redox equilibria, aromatic chemistry, biochemistry and NMR spectroscopy.

A Level Economics

Key areas of economics: trade, production, currencies, inflation, boom periods and crises, monetary policies and the labour market.

A Level Geography

Students study complex interactions between physical and human environments, global challenges, and sustainable development.

A Level English Literature

Close study of six works from at least two historical periods.

A Level French

Advanced French and French literature.

A Level German

The A Level German course is designed for students with a high level of proficiency in German. It includes the study of a representative sample of classic German literature, the history of German literature, literary genres, and an extended assignment.

A Level Spanish

Students deepen their proficiency in the language and explore Spanish-speaking cultures, literature, film, and contemporary issues.

A Level Russian

At A Level Russian, students develop advanced language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, alongside studying Russian culture, literature, and society.

A Level History

In-depth study of 20th-century history, including the USSR, the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich and the Second World War, as well as a number of other topics.

A Level Mathematics

Advanced algebra, coordinate geometry, differential and integral calculus, sequences and series, trigonometry, logarithms, numerical methods, vectors, probability theory, correlation and regression, discrete random variables, normal distribution and certain areas of mechanics (kinematics, forces and equilibrium, momentum, Newton’s laws of motion, energy, work and power).

A Level Further Mathematics

Complex Numbers; quadratics; numerical methods; coordinate systems; matrices; series; proof; inequalities; first & second order differential equations; polar coordinates; hyperbolic functions; calculus; vectors; kinematics; centres of mass; work and energy; collisions; statics of rigid bodies; the binomial and Poisson distributions; continuous random variables; continuous distributions; samples; hypothesis tests; algorithms; critical path analysis; linear programming.

A Level Computer Science

Study programming, algorithms, data structures, and the principles of computer systems and software development.

A Level Physics

Particles, quantum phenomena and electricity, mechanics, materials and waves.

A Level Psychology

At A Level Psychology, students study human behavior, mental processes, and the scientific methods used to understand and explain them.

A Level Art and Design

Creative skills through exploring various techniques, media, and artistic concepts while producing original artwork.