Exploring the Syllabus

The syllabus is presented in the form of core, elective, and optional areas of study. The development of geographical skills should permeate teaching and learning across all aspects of the syllabus, as appropriate.

The syllabus for Ordinary level is presented in the form of core and elective units. For Higher level it is presented in the form of core, elective and optional units.
Each unit is sub-divided into statements and topics for study.

Unit number – Content description – National settings – International settings

The content description column contains the main guiding statements for the unit and a detailed breakdown of study areas under topics for study.

Core 1 – Physical Environment
Core 2 – Regional Geography
Core 3 – Geographical Investigation & Skills
Elective 4 – Patterns & Processes in Economic Activities
Elective 5 – Patterns & Processes in Human Environment
Option 6 – Global Interdependence
Option 7 – Geoecology
Option 8 – Culture & Identity
Option 9 – Atmosphere / Ocean Environment