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IGCSE Parent Briefing

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What is the IGCSE?

Importance of IGCSE.

RICS KG IGCSE Program.

What’s next?

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What is the IGCSE?

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Importance of IGCSE

Provides content and rigour for future studies

Enables other pathways

Facilitates wider options for subject specialization

later on

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The IGCSE does NOT...

Allow direct entry to Universities

May not replace local educational requirements

completely

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Importance of the IGCSE

Extensively Researched to prepare students for

International Education

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Importance of the IGCSE

We are preparing for the IGCSE we use Singapore and

UK resources to provide extensive coverage and rigour.

RICS KG

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Importance of the IGCSE

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Importance of the IGCSE

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Importance of the IGCSE

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Importance of the IGCSE

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Importance of the IGCSE

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Importance of the IGCSE

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Importance of the IGCSE

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RICS KG IGCSE Program

Requirements:

7 - 8 Subjects

One from each of the five Groups to receive ICE

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RICS KG IGCSE Program

Compulsory Core Subjects

English Language Group IMathematics Group IIIChemistry Group IIIPhysics Group IV

Subjects - Group I Chinese Language or Bahasa Indonesia

Subjects - Group II Geography or Global Perspective, Economics

Subjects - Group III Biology (Elective)

Subjects - Group IV Additional Mathematics

Subjects - Group V Business Studies or Art and Design

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RICS KG IGCSE ProgramCandidates who qualify for the ICE (International Certificate of Education) award will be placed in one of three categories:

• Distinction - Grade A or better in five subjects and Grade C or better in two subjects;

•Merit - Grade C or better in five subjects and Grade F or better in two subjects;

• Pass - Grade G or better in seven subjects.

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RICS KG IGCSE ProgramWill sit for the exam in

May/June 2015

Syllabus will be completed by January 2015

Time Trial/Mock Exams/Extra Classes will

commence from Jan - May 2015

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What’s Next?

1. Forms will be given to parent to fill subject choices. (1 week)

2. Hand In Document

3. Consult Teachers, Counselor, Exam Officer, Vice Dean/Dean, call

parents if necessary for meeting (2 weeks)

5. Confirmation Letter from school

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Keep in Mind....

1. Subject changing...

2. Dropping subjects...

3. Make rationale choices

4. Consult Educators

5. Talk to your children

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Q & A

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