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International A Level · History

Study History in a live, specialist Sixth Form classroom.

History at iBOS develops change, causation, significance and interpretation across international periods, connecting specification knowledge to feedback, examination readiness and the student’s next destination.

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Approved May 2025 portrait of an iBOS pupil for history
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Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery

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What students study in History

Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery

The course develops change, causation, significance and interpretation across international periods. The current Pearson specification controls assessed content and the school confirms its sequence for each cohort.

  • Depth studies and interpretations

  • Breadth studies and source evaluation

  • Thematic change over time

  • Extracts and competing arguments

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How Live Teaching Develops Understanding

Students interrogate sources, compare interpretations and build evidence-led arguments. Live seminars refine judgement rather than reproduce narrative.

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Assessment and Examination Route

Pearson Edexcel IAL History is externally assessed through four modular units. The school confirms the option route taught.

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University and Career Progression

History develops analytical reading and argument useful for history, law, politics, international relations, journalism and humanities.

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Is this the right subject?

Strong reading stamina, accurate recall, source analysis and disciplined essay structure are essential. Choice must also consider the complete combination, workload and intended university requirements.

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