Year 9 Options 2025
At Albany all year 9 students are asked to select three GCSE subjects that they will study alongside English Language, English Literature, Maths and Science throughout Years 10 and 11.
To help students with this important decision you will find in this area of the website and the options information booklet detailing all information about the process and subjects, plus individual subject presentations. There is also a key dates summary which references what is happening and when.
Please take your time to view the subject videos below and encourage your child to ask questions when in school. You will need sound to hear the subject video. A copy of the option booklet can be found here.
Key Dates 2025
Monday 3rd March - Options subjects information presentations available online (school website)
Monday 3rd March - Options information booklet available online (school website)
Tuesday 4th March - Options information assembly for Year 9
Week commencing 10th March - Individual subject talks with Year 9 classes to commence
Thursday 20th March - Year 9 Options Information Evening (4.30-6.30pm) In school
Thursday 27th March - Y9 Parents Evening (4.00pm – 7.00pm) online
Tuesday 1st April - Deadline for Options Forms to be returned to Tutors.
Subject Presentations
Each options subject describes their GCSE course.