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GCSE ICT

A popular and enjoyable GCSE course at Thornhill College with an excellent success rate.

ICT at Thornhill College
The large coursework component means that students can learn ICT through the development of practical projects.

Many of our pupils continue to study ICT very successfully at A-level and beyond.


ICT Resources
KS3 ICT
GCSE ICT
AS/A2 ICT
Applied A-level ICT
ICT Introduction

Assessment
 

There are two components to the assessment of GCSE ICT:

  • Two written examinations (worth 40%):
    • Paper 1 - 1 hour 30 minutes ;
    • Paper 2 - 1 hour.
  • Six CCEA set coursework assignments set by CCEA (worth 60%)

Some of the assignments provide the candidates with the opportunity to incorporate ICT-related work carried out in other subjects. (eg Science)
 

ICT at Thornhill College