English Baccalaureate

English Baccalaureate (EBacc)

The EBacc is not a qualification in itself and there is no additional certificate associated with it. It is intended to indicate that students have gained qualifications in English, Maths, at least two of the three separate sciences or in the combined science course, a foreign language and a humanities subject (either Geography or History). The Government introduced this in an attempt to encourage more students to follow a traditionally academic curriculum that supports language and humanities study, and which will help students as they move on to further and higher education.

The EBacc is not compulsory and students should carefully consider whether this combination of subjects suits their personal interests and strengths.