Since September 2004 students have studied the Edexcel International GCSE syllabus. This involves two written examinations at the end of the course. The top three sets in Year 9 are accelerated and sit their GCSE in Year 10. This has proved to be highly successful with 100% A / A* pass rate in recent years. In year 11 these students take the OCR Additional Mathematics Free Standing Qualification which is an excellent preparation for the further study of mathematics in the sixth form.

For A level we follow the MEI syllabus examined by OCR. This is a flexible, modular programme which allows students to accumulate credit during the course. More than half of our Sixth Form take A-level Mathematics, with a significant number taking Further Mathematics at either AS or A2 level.

All girls taking the IB Diploma study Mathematics. This is offered at Higher Level and at Standard Level. Two Standard Level options are available which cater for differing mathematical abilities.

All girls take part in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Mathematical Challenges at the appropriate stage and every year a number are selected to compete in the Olympiad Competitions. We also enter an enthusiastic team for the annual Hans Woyda Mathematics Quiz for Schools. Sixth Form students have the opportunity to attend mathematical lectures in London and run the Mathematics Society as a way of promoting the subject within the school.

At North London Collegiate School we encourage our pupils to develop their understanding of mathematics, promoting confidence and enjoyment. Students think and communicate mathematically - precisely, logically and creatively, and can apply their mathematical knowledge and understanding to solve problems of an appropriately challenging nature.

To enrich the curriculum we provide a variety of additional opportunities. The Mathematics Society, run by Yr 13, invites speakers such as Simon Singh, Chris Budd, Johnny Ball and Professor Christopher Zeeman to inspire a wider knowledge and understanding of mathematics and its applications. They also organise a Cipher club for younger girls which is run in conjunction with the UK Cipher Challenge.

Sixth formers attend lecture days at the University of London and Further Mathematicians experience mechanics in action through their visit to Thorpe Park. Senior students have the opportunity to attend workshops organised by City firms (Schroders and Goldman Sachs) which give an insight into the importance of mathematical modelling in the financial sector. The school enters students for a number of individual and team mathematical competitions and many achieve notable success. A number of our students go on to read mathematics at top universities.