Chinmaya Academy is pleased to offer its GCSE Religious Studies (GCSE RS) course starting September 2025 focussed on Hinduism and Sikhism for teenagers presently aged 13 or 14.
The objective of these in-person classes is to prepare students to gain a cohesive understanding of Hinduism and Sikhism within the context of the UK based AQA GCSE syllabus.
Why take up this course?
Since most schools do not offer this combination of subjects, our GCSE RS course is an opportunity for students to:
- opt out of the Religious Studies at GCSE level in their respective schools, which often do not allow for Hinduism and Sikhism to be studied and instead benefit from the GCSE through Chinmaya Academy’s offering of the GCSE RS focussed on Hinduism and Sikhism
- potentially attain the GCSE RS by the end of year 10, helping students gain experience and practice of GCSE exam techniques a year before they sit the remainder of their GCSEs through their respective schools (normally at the end of year 11)
- study the GCSE through an interactive and fun filled approach towards learning the age old traditions and values of Hinduism and Sikhism. The academic course will be enhanced with workshops and additional talks from practising Hindus and Sikhs
- benefit from an ideal environment for young budding individuals to question and enquire issues faced in modern life in the context of the principles of the most ancient religious traditions. The course is structured to give a practical application of the philosophy of Hinduism and Sikhism on a day to day basis.
Contact: Please feel free to contact the GCSE RS team on academy@chinmayauk.org for further information.