Academics

IGCSE

This is a two-year (10 and 11) course leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations set by the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations in the UK.

Most students take IGCSE examinations in nine subjects. Mathematics, English Language and English Literature, and at least two Science subjects are compulsory. We also expect students to take at least one Humanities subject and a Modern Foreign Language. The subject choices within this framework are flexible, and the individual preferences vary from learner to learner.

Information about each subject offered at IGCSE level at School of the Nations can easily be accessed from the office upon request.

Progression Chart (IGCSE)

Click on the link to visit the Cambridge website to get more information.

Subjects offered:

• 0262 Swahili – Foreign Language
• 0400 Art and Design
• 0411 Drama
• 0413 Physical Education
• 0417 Information and Communication Technology
• 0445 Design and Technology
• 0450 Business Studies
• 0455 Economics
• 0457 Global Perspectives
• 0460 Geography
• 0470 History
• 0475 Literature (English)
• 0478 Computer Science
• 0500 First Language English
• 0520 Foreign Language French
• 0547 Chinese (Mandarin) – Foreign Language
• 0580 Mathematics Without Coursework
• 0610 Biology
• 0620 Chemistry
• 0625 Physics
• 0680 Environmental Management
• 0991 English as Second Language

Download our IGCSE Subject Choices form

Our approaches to teaching and learning

Our approaches to teaching and learning is learner centered, making learning and teaching:

1. Interactive & engaging, and
2. Inclusive, considering and catering every individual student’s:
   • Current level, strengths and weaknesses
   • Ability
   • Learning needs
   • Learning Pace
   • Learning style
3. Preparing the students with 21^stCentury Skills:
   • Critical thinking
   • Active Learning
   • Creative thinking
   • Strategic thinking
   • Participatory
   • Assessment for Learning