Autumn 2026 · economics and NEC-focused preparation
Economics: understand the world through economic reasoning.
An online bilingual course for Grades 9–12, connecting theory, cases, discussion and mock assessment with NEC-focused preparation.
30 hours
15 lessons × 2 hours · online · bilingual
Microeconomics
16 h
Macroeconomics
8 h
International events
4 h
Mock assessment and review
2 h
Autumn 2026 course hours
Four modules building analytical understanding
L1–L8 · 8 lessons
Microeconomics
Examine consumer and firm choices through supply and demand, elasticity, costs, market structures and game theory.
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Principles, opportunity cost and production possibilities
Trade, supply and demand
Elasticity and applications
Market efficiency, price controls and taxation
Externalities, public goods and market failure
Production costs and perfect competition
Monopoly, oligopoly and game theory
Labour markets, income distribution and microeconomic topics
L9–L12 · 4 lessons
Macroeconomics
Connect GDP, inflation, unemployment and policy, using models to explain economic change.
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GDP, CPI and inflation
Growth, finance, unemployment and money
AD–AS and short-run fluctuations
Fiscal and monetary policy; the Phillips curve
L13–L14 · 2 lessons
International events
Discuss trade, exchange rates and policy developments, explaining evidence and possible effects.
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Open economies: trade, balance of payments and exchange rates
International policy and current economic events
L15 · 1 lesson
Mock assessment and review
Use a comprehensive mock assessment, answer strategies and chart practice to identify strengths, gaps and preparation priorities.
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NEC mock assessment and review
Explain the theory and apply the reasoning
Theory, real-world cases and discussion
Based on the tenth edition of Mankiw’s Principles of Economics, the course combines calculation workshops, chart practice and individual homework feedback. Students explain concepts and support judgements with calculations and material.
An example of analytical reasoning
Observe: the price of a product rises.
Distinguish: increased demand or reduced supply?
Explain: use a diagram and evidence to support the view.
An illustration of the learning approach, not an official task or student outcome.
How do families see learning progress?
Every lesson
Class content and overall participation.
First 3 lessons
Individual feedback on settling into the course.
Lessons 5, 10 and 15
Progress feedback on learning and preparation.
After the mock assessment
An individual report with strengths, gaps and preparation advice.
20%Participation
20%In-class quizzes
20%Homework
40%Final exam
This describes the autumn 2026 course. Confirm current teaching and class arrangements; event registration, eligibility and rules require a separate check against the current official information.
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