QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KEY STAGE 4 PATHWAYS and IGCSE Options

QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Qualifications Year 10 + 11 = A two year course which ends with IGCSE qualifications Year 12 = A one year course which ends with an As Level qualification (students choose 4 subjects only) Year 13 = A one year course which end with an A level qualification (students choose 4 subjects. Not all universities require this qualification).

QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Year 9 Careers Program Preparing our students: Online Careers Interest Test (Fast Tomato) Themed Weekly Tutor Activities – 9 weeks Specialised Assemblies Career Profiling and Subject Taster Sessions Research Project Option’s Booklet Review of Option Forms

QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL What parents can do? Preparing our students: Have an open frank conversation with your child Help them understand their strengths, interests and values Take them into your workplace and expose them to different professions Discuss career choices Consider together the options for higher education i.e. country of study, costs etc. Make realistic choices based on your child’s academic ability

Important Considerations QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Important Considerations When choosing options students must consider: Option subjects available Career aspirations University admission requirements – specific courses Ministry of Education Equivalency Requirements – country specific

Equivalency Requirements - Qatar QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Equivalency Requirements - Qatar Minimum requirement: 5 IGCSE and 2 AS qualifications with 75% average grade Calculation A* & A=95%, B=85%, C=75% D=65% and E=55% - average 7 qualifications Only major subjects considered i.e. English, Math, Science’s, D & T, ICT, Business etc. PE and 2nd language subjects not considered major subjects The qualifications expire after two years Note: First Language Arabic and Islamic Studies compulsory under national curriculum

Equivalency Requirements - Egypt QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Equivalency Requirements - Egypt Minimum requirement: Egyptian universities and Ministry of Education require passes in 8 IGCSE subjects grades A-C Should include First Language Arabic and a social science Some universities will substitute First Language Arabic with a university Arabic entrance course No core subjects accepted – must be extended If you are applying to faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Engineering, Computer Science and Information must: requires a minimum of one A Level in addition to the required eight IGCSE subjects at grade C or above. There will be subject-specific requirements for entry to these faculties; students are advised to check with the university i.e. Sciences & Math

Equivalency Requirements - Jordan QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Equivalency Requirements - Jordan Minimum requirement: Proof that you have completed 12 years of studies. Must complete 8 IGCSE subjects and 2 AL subjects. Must pass at least 6 IGCSE, 2 AS and 1 AL subjects. 2 AS can equal 1 AL Passing grade is A-D at IGCSE and A-E at AS and AL. Arabic should be 1 of the 8 IGCSE subjects (can include Arabic, Classical Arabic, Arabic Language or Arabic First Language – Edexcel or CIE). Scientific Stream – 6 passing IGCSE including 2 science subjects & 1 Arabic, 2 AS subjects including Math or Physics and either Chemistry or Biology. Literary Stream – 6 passing IGCSE including Maths & 1 in Computer Studies or Information Technology, 2 AS subjects to include Arabic and literary subject or any two literary subjects.

Equivalency Requirements – Other countries QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Equivalency Requirements – Other countries Many other countries have equivalency requirements Must check with the Ministry of Education of specific country or contact Mrs Miletic who can also do her best to help

QATAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL You may also find a copy of this on the school website www.qis.org