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PRISTINE PRIVATE SCHOOL
OPTIONS AFTERNOON2013-2014
WHAT IS CAMBRIDGE IGCSE? The Cambridge International General Certificate of
Secondary Education (IGCSE) is provided by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14–19 year olds
Cambridge IGCSE is a high-profile qualification with an excellent reputation It is recognized by universities and institutes of
higher education around the world It is equivalent in standard to the UK GCSE and
Cambridge International GCE O Level examinations
WHAT DO WE GAIN?Learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills
in: Subject content Applying knowledge and understanding to familiar and
new situations Intellectual enquiry Flexibility and responsiveness to change Working and communicating in English Influencing outcomes Cultural awareness
WHAT ARE CAMBRIDGE IGCSE COURSES AND EXAMINATIONS LIKE?
The course differs for each subject, but throughout there will be a mix of assessment methods, including practical exercises, oral and listening tests, projects and written examinations
Examinations are held in June and November each year with results issued in August and February respectively
Subjects are graded A* through to G Grade A* is awarded for the highest level of achievement
and grade G for the lowest
For more details , you can visit the
website www.cie.org.uk
WHAT DO WE OFFER ?
A three year IGCSE programme.
The students will appear for the External Exam in May/June 2017.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
English First language OR Second language
Mathematics Information and Communication
Technology Environmental Management
OPTIONS The students have a wide range of
subjects to choose from. They can choose one subject from each of the following options
Option 1• Physics• Accountin
g
Option 2• Chemistr
y• Business
Studies
Option 3• Biology• Economic
s
Option 4• Urdu/
French• Developm
ent Studies
• Art• English
Literature• Travel &
Tourism
WHAT ELSE DO WE HAVE ?
Physical Education Arabic (School Assessment) Islamic Studies / Value
Education (School Assessment)
Career Counselling Opportunities for
Community Service
CAMBRIDGE ICE AWARD
This is a group award of Cambridge IGCSE and requires the study of the subjects drawn from the following 5 subject groups:
Languages (Group 1) Humanities (Group 2) Sciences (Group 3) Mathematics (Group 4) Creative, Technical and Vocational (Group 5)
CAMBRIDGE ICE AWARD
Group 1: languages
English as second
language
French
Urdu
Group 2: Humanities
Development Studies
Economics
English Literature
Environment Management
Group 3: Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Management
Group 4: Mathematics
Group 5: Creative & Vocational
Art & Design
Information & Communication Technology
Business Studies
Accounting
Travel & Tourism