Compulsory Subjects
Most people don’t know at the age of 13 what they want to do as a career, but you can think about what you enjoy, what you are good at, and why.
The Welsh Government recognises that career decisions must not be made too early, and has therefore made some subjects compulsory because they provide you with the skills you will need in all walks of life and they enable you to keep all your options open for the future.
Some of these compulsory subjects lead to a full GCSE qualification e.g.:
English Language and Literature 2 GCSEs
Mathematics and Numeracy 2 GCSEs
Science (Double Award) 2 GCSEs
Others are included to ensure a balanced and rounded education for the future citizens of our country:-
Ethics (Religious Studies) Full course GCSE
Welsh Full course GCSE
Games No exam
All pupils will study the Welsh Baccalaureate. This is a key indicator of successful study for the Welsh Government and many employers.