LRN International GCSE Geography (7041)

The LRN International GCSE Geography is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability in terms of a background to Human geography and Movement in and out of cells.

Accreditation	LRN International GCSEs are globally recognised qualifications designed specifically for international candidates and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Beginner
Grading	9 to 1
Assessment	Written exam papers
Guided Learning Hours	1:30 Hours

What you'll learn

Physical Geography
Human Geography

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International GCSE Geography1 . This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other related staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International GCSE Geography aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both physical and human geography. It enables learners to gain insights into natural environments, understand the economic impacts on communities, and explore the relationships between people and the environment. Additionally, it focuses on developing analytical skills to interpret and evaluate geographical information and issues, and emphasizes practical application through investigative analysis and coursework.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International GCSE Geography has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 2 qualification in Geography;
2. LRN Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Pre-A Foundation Studies;
3. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
4. A higher level of any qualification – e.g. A-Level, Diploma
5. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO 1 – demonstrate knowledge of locations, places, processes, environments and different Scales.

AO 2 – demonstrate geographical understanding of concepts and how they are used in relation to places, environments and processes, and the inter-relationships between places, environments and processes.

AO 3 – apply knowledge and understanding to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information and issues to make judgements.

AO 4 – select, adapt and use a variety of skills and techniques to investigate questions and issues and communicate findings.

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of a combination of written exam papers, set and marked by the LRN and a Portfolio Assessment externally set, marked and moderated.

Results

Exam series are in:
 January (results released in March)
 June (results released in August)
 November (results released in January)

Re-takes

Whereas candidates can re-take the whole qualification as often as they wish, individual components cannot be re-taken as it is a traditional linear specification. Please remember, one entry per qualification is sufficient and will cover all the question papers including certification.