Curricula
I/GCSE
International / General Certificate of Secondary Education
The I/GCSE curriculum is taught in Year 10-11. It allows students the flexibility to study arts subjects alongside science subjects, and students on the standard two-year programme normally study seven to ten subjects. Passing grades are 9 to 4 (A*-C on the old grading scale), and students are generally expected to gain a minimum of 5 passes at grade 4.
Key Highlights
- Standard two-year programme with 7-10 subjects
- Flexible subject combinations across arts and sciences
- Graded 9-4 (equivalent to the old A*-C scale)
- A minimum of 5 passes at grade 4 is generally expected
Who It's For
- Middle school graduates planning to enter an international curriculum
- Students who want to adapt to English-medium teaching in advance
- Students aiming for the UK track who need a solid academic foundation
Programme Structure
- Core subjects: Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Extended subjects: Economics, Computer Science, Business, History and more
- Parallel tracks of in-term tutoring and pre-exam intensive revision
- Regular assessments and progress reports to adjust each study plan
Subjects Offered
Language & Literature
English Language, English Literature, ESL, Chinese
Mathematics & Science
Mathematics, Additional Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Humanities & Social Sciences
Geography, Business Studies, History, Economics
Art & Design
Art & Design
Examination Boards
CAIE
Part of the University of Cambridge. Its I/GCSE examinations are open to international students aged 14-16 worldwide, with a large candidature in China.
Edexcel
Designed specifically for international students, covering independent schools in more than 80 countries as well as the UK.
Oxford AQA
A joint venture between AQA and Oxford University Press, offering international GCSE and A-Level courses for students outside the UK.
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