G D Goenka World School

The international General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a curriculum and assessment system for schools and colleges around the world. Students who attain IGCSE Qualifications are well educated, adaptable and thoroughly prepared for their next steps in education and employment, including progression to IB Diploma programme, or other international qualifications. IGCSE is a two years programme( comprising Classes 9th and 10th ) that caters to the needs of the students with diverse interests and abilities. The Cambridge IGCSE is a curriculum and assessment system, suitable for students who are ready to move around the world. CIE provides a choice for core and extended papers in most subjects. The extended level is designed to stretch the most capable students.(In English Lang, Foreign Lang, Mathematics and Sciences only).

More Information on CIE please visit www.cie.org.uk . Students may visit www.cambridgestudents.org.uk Website:

• Why IGCSE?
• Teaching Methodology
• Subject Groups
• Subject Options
• Examination System
• Grades
• IGCSE subject Choice Form
  
  

Why IGCSE?

• Cambridge International qualification IGCSE gives students excellent preparation for their next steps in education, work and life.
• Globally accepted by Universities and Employers as evidence of real ability in the subjects studied.
• It is a good base for other international Senior Secondary Curricula like IB Diploma.
• It gives students the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects.
• Syllabi are flexible. Students can pick the subjects that suit them.
• Teachers can adapt the content to their local context, making study more relevant and interesting.
• Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international academic qualification for 14-16 years olds, available in over 70 different subjects.
• Syllabi are well structured, engaging & up-to-date, motivating students to learn and to apply their knowledge.

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Teaching Methodology

The IGCSE program from CIE brings out the best in students and develops successful learners through a skill-based approach to teaching and assessing. There is a balanced mix of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. In this programme educational skills like recall of knowledge, teamwork, problem solving etc. are developed.

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Subject Groups

There are five subjects groups available as follows:

Group 1: Languages First Language English (0500) {COMPULSORY} English as a Second Language(0510) French (0520) German ( 0525) Spanish (0530) Hindi as a Second Language(0549)
	Group 2: Humanities Economics (0455) History (0470) Literature English (0486) {COMPULSORY} Geography(0460) Environmental Management*(0680)
Group 3: Sciences Biology(0610) Chemistry(0620) Physics (0625) Environmental Management*(0680)
	Group 4: Mathematics Mathematics (without coursework )(0580) Cambridge International Mathematics(0607)
Group 5: Creative, Technical and Vocational Art and Design(0400) Information and Communication Technology(0417) Business Studies (0450 ) Computer Studies (0420)

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Subject Options

Minimum seven subjects must be taken.

Compulsory Subjects:

• English Literature
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics (at least two, may choose all three)
• ESL**/French/German/Hindi/Spanish ( any one )

(** Student opting for ESL can’t opt for English Lit. & Lang., Spanish, German, French or Hindi )

Optional Subjects

Select minimum one subject from the subjects mentioned below. (The minimum enrolment required to offer a subject is five candidates)

1. Business Studies
2. Information Technology
3. Economics
4. Geography
5. Environmental Management
6. History
7. Art

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Examination System

For the IGCSE batch, there will be four Terms with examinations in:

• November (Year 1-Grade 9)
• May (Year 1- Grade 9)
• November ( Year 2- Grade 10)
• March 2015 –Pre-boards( Year 2-Grade 10)
• May-June 2015 -Final IGCSE Exams-(Year 2- Grade 10)

(The continuous assessments throughout will be done by way of class tests and Weekly tests.)

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Grades

The grades available for extended level are A* to U as
A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, U

The grades available for core level are C to U as

C, D, E, F, G, U

The GDGWS equivalents of the Grades are as follows:

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