History

‘That people do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history.’
Aldous Huxley

There are lots of good stories in History but the subject is not about learning the ‘received version’ of our past. There are facts, but which do we select as significant? There are events, but how do we interpret them?

The way we think of our history strongly influences how we view our own world. It is an important subject – sometimes subversive, often enlightening, endlessly fascinating, always challenging. History at GSIS will help students develop international perspectives, a greater appreciation of world problems and a greater understanding of other viewpoints.

The subject is truly international and is an ideal subject for study at an international school. Students learn of the problems faced by their own and other countries. There is great emphasis on discussion of different views. History also develops a good understanding of the events, personalities and factors that have created the modern world. It provides a critical grounding in modern politics, both national and international.

For further information about the IGCSE and A level programmes of study please click here (pdf 10kb).

For further information about the Year 7 – 9 History Curriculum please click here (pdf 44.5kb).