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KEY STAGE 4 PATHWAYS
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IGCSE Options

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Qualifications
Year = 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).

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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

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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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

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