Virtual Open Morning

Saturday 3rd October, 9.30am to 11.30am

Join us on Zoom to meet Ms Lodrick, our Headmistress and Mr Mossman and Mrs Sullivan, our Deputy Heads, our Head Girl Team and Year 9 students to discover what makes Kent College unique. Includes talks, video and a Q&A session.

Virtual Sixth Form Information Evening

Thursday 8th October, 6pm to 7pm

Kent College Sixth Form is unlike any other Sixth Form in the area. We offer an entirely bespoke and broad timetable of 28 A-Level options. If you are interested in pursuing the subjects you love – whether academic, creative, or both – and would like to choose from over 100 extra-curricular activities, then Kent College is the place for you. For girls in Years 9, 10 and 11 considering their Sixth Form options. Join us on Zoom to hear from our Headmistress, Deputy Head Academic and Head of Sixth Form.

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Weekday Virtual Open Mornings

Join us on Zoom to meet the Headmistress and Deputy Heads to discover what makes Kent College unique. These will run every Thursday 9.30am-10.30am until October 15th.

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Individual School Tours

Weekdays, 9am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm until October 16th.

Visit the school for an individual School Tour. These are by appointment only. Covid Guidelines will apply and visitors will be sent details in advance of their visit.

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Economics

This subject is highly topical; in GCSE Economics students will look at the fundamental forces which affect our lives, such as employment, prices, international trade and poverty. Consequently, a keen interest in current affairs and a willingness to read quality newspapers is essential. Although the subject is primarily theoretical, the work in the classroom can be related directly to the world outside. Economists are often in healthy debate with each other over these issues; it is this controversy which makes economics lively and interesting which allows you the opportunity to make your own judgements and form you own opinions.

There are several definitions of economics, with each trying to encapsulate the essence of the subject. At the centre of the subject is the question of how scarce resources are divided up and how decisions resulting from this affect us all. Economics is a fascinating subject because it includes the study of how people behave and interact with each other. The dynamic between consumers, manufacturers and government makes economics a vibrant topic.

What will students learn?

In the first year students will focus on both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Microeconomics addresses issues such as:

Why are house prices so high?
Can pollution effectively be controlled?
Should Governments interfere with markets?

The macroeconomic issues covered include:

Why does the Government have an inflation rate target and how does it affect us?
What happens to the economy if people decide to spend more?
How are we affected by the Chinese and Indian economies?

In the second year students will will build on their micro and macro knowledge in relation to Business Economics. They will also focus on 'The Global Context', including the impact of globalisation on UK economic performance.

Economics and the future

Economics is a versatile subject that can help you in a number of careers. It may lead to a career in multinational corporations, banks or the government but your qualification in economics could also be a valuable support in a career in marketing, law, journalism or teaching. Students who take Economics often study Law, Mathematics, Geography, History, Politics, Philosophy and Languages. Pupils considering studying Economics at degree level are advised to take mathematics at either AS or A2 level, as some degrees require a high level of mathematical competence.

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