Year 9 Options

During Year 9 you will need to decide which subjects and courses you want to take in Years 10 and 11.

Your school should give you an options booklet which tells you about the courses you can choose from. Some courses may include time spent at college or on work experience. Courses you could take may include:

Subjects you have to study

English
ICT (Information and communications and technology)
Maths
Science
PSHE (includes careers education, citizenship and sex education)
PE (physical education)
RE (religious education)

Optional subjects

Ask at school about what optional subjects you can choose. They might include:

Arts, music and drama
Design and technology
Humanities
Law
Business studies
Modern foreign languages
Vocational subjects

Making Your Choice

To help you make up your mind, you could think about what subjects you like, the type of learning that suits you best and where you would like to study.

You need to consider:

The subjects you enjoy most.
Things you are good at.
Subjects you may need for your future career.
Keeping your options open by choosing a wide range of subjects.

Which Way Now?

Everything you need to know about choosing your key stage 4 options. Features:

Quizzes to find out which subjects would interest you.
Interactive planning to help you think about your options and planning your decision.
Info on the different qualifications and where they can lead.
How to get help and support with choosing your key stage 4 options.

Go to the Which Way Now website

The Diploma

Download 'A guide to choosing your options for Year 10- The Diploma' (PDF)

Options @14+

Our guide to choosing which subjects and
courses to study in Year 10 and 11. Includes information and advice on:

Deciding what type of course to take.
Qualifications.
The main options in Year 10 and 11.
Career and learning options after Year 11.

Download Options @14+ guide

Last Updated: 18-Jan-2010