The students in the final years of study at IIS in the Senior School section prepare for the IGCSE examinations. The IGCSE provides a series of syllabi and assessment programmes to cover the two years of education between the ages of 14-16.
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) has been developed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate in collaboration with international schools. It is based on the English National Curriculum GCSE model but tailored to international student needs. The IGCSE qualification is an internationally recognised passport to post-16 education, e.g. for International Baccalaureate studies, A-levels, or other national examination systems.
The guiding principle of IGCSE is that students are rewarded for positive achievement - what they know, understand and can do - rather than penalised for an accumulation of errors. The curriculum encourages not just the acquisition of knowledge, but also:
- The development of oral and practical skills
- An investigative approach
- The use of initiative to solve problems
- Application of skills, knowledge and understanding
- The ability to undertake individual projects and to work as part of a team.
IGCSE - Benefits for Students
- IGCSE is a high profile qualification with an excellent reputation
- IGCSE provides a foundation for higher level courses, such as GCE A and AS Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the Advanced Certificate of International Education (ACIE) Diploma and the North American Advanced Placement programme
- Study and examination at IGCSE provide a broad knowledge base and learning skills that are excellent preparation for employment
- IGCSE is recognised as a reliable record of attainment which counts towards entry to universities and colleges around the world
- IGCSE offers a flexible course of study that gives teachers and candidates the potential to tailor the curriculum appropriately for them
- By studying a broad selection of IGCSE subjects, students can benefit from the additional award of the Certificate of International Education (CIE).
