Subjects
The school offers a range of subjects including; Art & Design, Home Economics, English, Drama, French, Spanish, Geography, History, Mathematics, Science, Technology & Design, Music, Religion, Learning for Life and Work, ICT and P.E. Such subjects are compulsory to study at Key Stage 3 Level.
At GCSE, the college offers further study in the above subjects, as well as:
- Media Studies
- Business Studies
- Biology
- Double Award Science
- Construction
- English Literature
- Child Development
The school has partnered with the South Eastern Regional College in Bangor to give students the opportunity to study more Vocational and Practical subjects at the equivalent of GCSE level.
At A Level, Sixth Form students have the opportunity to study:
- Religious Studies
- Geography
- Applied Information and Communication Technology
- Health and Social Care
- Applied Business Studies
- Applied Single Award Science
- Sociology
- Art
- Moving Image Arts
Sixth Form students also have the opportunity to study other A Levels at neighbouring schools through the North Down and Ards Learning Community. Schools who have taken part in this partnership are: Glenlola Gollegiate, Bangor Grammar and Bangor Academy. Many A Level subjects offered by the four schools in Bangor (including St. Columbanus'); Biology, Mathematics, Drama, French and Moving Image Arts, have been studied by students who were involved in the programme.
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