year 9 options 2026
Year 9 is a really important and exciting year – it’s the year you make your option choices.
These are subjects that you choose to study and complete GCSE or equivalent qualifications in.
At Cardiff West we offer a range of traditional GCSEs and Vocational qualifications and many qualifications we are starting now are the new Made for Wales GCSES. These are Level 2 qualifications.
For most colleges, apprenticeships or jobs, you need at least 5 qualifications A*-C grade, including Maths & English.
You will have certain subjects that you have to study and some choices. The subjects you have to study are:
- English,
- Maths,
- Science,
- Welsh,
- Skills for Life (Religion, Values & Ethics – RVE and relationships and Sexuality Education – RSE)
- And you will also have compulsory Games lessons.
Some of the options choices are listed below – click on the subject for more info:
- Expressive Arts: Art, Graphics, Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Hairdressing, Digital Film & Media
- Languages: Spanish, French
- Humanities: History, Geography, Religious Education, Social Studies
- Science: Triple Science
- ICT: Digital Technology, Business, Computer Science
- Technology: Food & Nutrition, Hospitality & Catering, Engineering, Product Design, Textiles, Health & Social Care
- Health & Welbeing: Physical Education, Sports Leadership
Year 9 Options Evening - Thursday 5th February 3:30-5:30pm
Here you can get valuable information about the options process, you can meet subject teachers, and you will receive your options booklet and options form.
