Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
This is a programme designed to provide time and resources for university applications, discussion
of appropriate issues such as time management and revision schedules. We also discuss social
issues such as HIV/AIDs, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and personal issues such as
stress management and financial planning.
The programme is offered one period per week and is led by the Sixth Form Team.
The Sixth Form and Careers Team come together to provide a structure that enables students to be
prepared for application deadlines to institutions of higher education world-wide.
Physical Education (Core PE)
The Physical Education programme is carefully designed in order for students to maintain an active
sports involvement within the Sixth Form. We promote health, fitness and good use of leisure time
as part of our school ethos. Physical Education in the form of a games option programme is a
compulsory element of the Sixth Form Curriculum and there is the opportunity to negotiate
students' own programme as a wide range of choices will be on offer from the Physical Education
Department.
Further details about these courses can be found on the Subject Information Sheets included in this
booklet and on the following websites.
www.edexcel.org.uk
www.aqa.org.uk
www.wjec.co.uk
ww w.edexcel.org.uk
Choosing your options
There are two options open to students embarking on Year 12 at Dubai British School:
Option 1
Traditional AS-A2 Pathway
Four AS Levels, three of which are taken to full A Level in Year 13.
Option 2
BTEC Pathway
BTEC National Diploma Business and BTEC National Award Travel & Tourism.