- Ages 14–16
- Years 10–11
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4 at Sunrise Virtual School: a two-year exam programme for ages 14–16 leading to internationally recognised British International qualifications.
Age range
Ages 14–16
Year groups
Years 10–11
Days per week
4
Hours per day
5
Introduction
Key Stage 4 is the exam years. Years 10 and 11 are a single, purposeful two-year programme that ends with learners sitting externally set, internationally recognised British International (IGCSE) examinations.
In Year 10 learners begin that programme in earnest, studying compulsory Core and Foundation subjects and — before entering the year — choosing the auxiliary subjects that best fit their strengths and ambitions. Because these qualifications are recognised worldwide and carry real weight with university admissions officers, subject choice matters, and our teachers and careers counsellors help learners get it right.
Learners are entered at Core level (grades C–G) or Extended level (grades A*–E) according to ability, and our personalised approach means learners can, where appropriate, sit papers early or study additional subjects. Teaching stays live, interactive and teacher-guided, supported by expert staff and a full co-curricular programme — clubs, meetups, career guidance and life-skills training — so that learners leave Sunrise not just qualified, but ready.
What to expect
- A two-year exam programme running across Years 10 and 11
- Live, interactive lessons from 7:30 a.m. (assembly or D.E.A.R) to 3:30 p.m.
- Compulsory Core and Foundation subjects, plus auxiliary subjects chosen before Year 10
- Core papers (grades C–G) and Extended papers (grades A*–E), set according to ability
- Externally set, internationally recognised examinations sat at the end of Year 11
- Regular tests, homework, notes and reports, with teacher access after school
- Careers guidance and a life-skills programme covering financial literacy and wellbeing
- Clubs, meetups, cultural days, contests and one afternoon a week for sport
- The option to sit examinations early or study additional subjects where appropriate
Subjects covered
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Mathematics
A core qualification taken at Core or Extended level, covering number, algebra, geometry and statistics.
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English
Language and Literature, developed as a core subject valued by universities and employers.
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Biology
Cells, genetics, ecology and human physiology, examined at Core or Extended level.
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Chemistry
Elements, compounds and quantitative chemistry, with practical skills assessed alongside theory.
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Physics
Energy, forces, electricity, radioactivity and modern physics, examined at Core or Extended level.
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Sociology
Social structures, culture and inequality, assessed through research-informed written analysis.
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Business Studies
Marketing, finance, operations and people, applied to real-world case studies.
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Computer Science
Programming, algorithms, data and computational thinking, assessed through practical and written papers.
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Geography
Physical and human processes, resource management and global development issues.
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History
In-depth study of particular periods and themes, building evaluation and written argument.
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Travel & Tourism
The global tourism industry — destinations, marketing, sustainability and customer service.
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Global Perspectives
Independent research, teamwork and evaluation of a global issue, assessed through a project and written paper.
Ready to enrol in Key Stage 4?
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