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