The
British system
I.G.C.S.E is administrated by the Cambridge International
examinations, UK which is internationally recognized
as equivalent in standard to the British GCSE,GCE
examinations. Students complete their 'O' level Examinations
in the 11th year of their schooling. The two year
period ( grade 7 and 8) is utilized in preparing the
students to get acquainted to the new system. From
Grade 9, students have to choose the subjects from
the syllabi offered.
The
aims of the IGCSE are
- To
support modern curriculum development
- To
promote international understanding
- To
encourage good teaching practice
- To
set widely recognized standard.
Salient
features
International
recognition
The
IGCSE has an international credibility as an educational
qualification. It has been accepted for matriculation
purposes as a preliminary requirements for entry to
all United Kingdom Universities and other Universities
of the world. IGCSE is recognized by Universities
and colleges throughout the world as qualification
equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and the
international GCE 'O' level examination.
Liberal and progressive education
The
variety of learning activities, teaching, examinations
etc are conducted keeping with the global changes
in various fields of different subjects and also foster
personality development, inculcation of values and
moulding of right character. Students are encouraged
to formulate and express their own ideas using theory,
knowledge and imagination.
The
teaching staff
The
school is proud of its qualified , experienced and
trained staff members who is highly dependable and
co operative with the students and management.
Curriculum
The
aim of the system is to provide positive educational
experiences for students.
The
curriculum encourages:
- Development
of oral and practical skills
- An
innovative approach
- An
investigative modus operandi
- The
use of initiative to solve problems
- The
application of skills, knowledge and understanding.
- The
ability to undertake individual projects and to
work as part of a team
Self evaluation
The
school offers a wide range of assessment techniques
appropriate to different skills and attributes in
various subjects. These tests include oral and listening
tests, practical, project works, performance and course
works as well as conventional written examination
of various kinds.
The
IGCSE system groups
The School offers following syllabi in 3 subject groups.
The students are encouraged to take more than 8 subjects,
for final 'O' level examinations.
Choice of subjects
The
students are encouraged to choose 8 subjects out of
the subjects groups
Two level assessment in all IGCSE syllabuses the curriculum
content makes clear to teachers, parents and students
exactly what student will be expected to learn.
Core
level : The Grades available C to G Extended level
: The Grades available A* to E
Note:
-
The decision of opting core /extended curriculum
for a student / group of students / all students
of a class is taken in consultation with the teacher
and management. after conducting tests and taking
into account the previous performance of the student.
A student and the parent is informed of the decision,
which may be final may depend on the students progress.
