1. Year 9
Curriculum and exams

2. Year 9 to Year 11 IGCSE Programme
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education [IGCSE] is the world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year olds. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, including progression to A and AS Level study, and equips them with skills for immediate employment. Cambridge IGCSE is recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

3. Compulsory Subjects English [5 lessons per week]
Mathematics [5 lessons per week]
Combined Science [6 lessons per week]
ICT [3 lessons per week]
Physical Education: core/non-examinable [2 lessons a week]
PSHE

4. Optional Subjects One Foreign Language Two other subjects French
Spanish
German
Two other subjects
History
Geography
Business Studies or Economics
Sociology
Art
Music
Drama
Physical Education

5. Assessment /exams Internal assessment at the end of every half term
Everybody will sit the Cambridge Checkpoint exams in:
English
Mathematics
Combined Science
Students may sit also exams in English 2nd Language
Students passing IGCSE exams at the end of Year 9 must choose another IGCSE subject

6. Years 10 and 11 IGCSE The IGCSE programme will continue
The strong candidates will sit the IGCSE exams at the end of year 10; the subject in cause will be replaced with a new IGCSE subject
Everybody must finish with the IGCSE exams by the end of year 11 [16 years old]

7. IGCSE Examinations Sessions
Any student in years 10 to 11 [14 – 16 years old] can sit an IGCSE exam generally after at least two years of studying a certain subject
Every student should sit at least 7 or 8 IGCSE exams by the end of year 11
There are two exam sessions per year:
Summer Session [May/June]
Results-August/Certificates - October
Autumn Session [October/November]
Results - January/Certificates - March
Most of the subjects are divided in two levels of ability:
Extended level: with grades from A* to C
Core level: with grades from C to E
IBSB Criteria: Grades A* to C are considered passes and any other grade below C is considered a fail

8. Continuation Policy
Students wishing to continue study beyond KS4 and into Year 12 must also satisfy the general school requirement of having obtained at least 5 IGCSE’s grades [A* - C] including English, Mathematics, Sciences and ICT. The transition of any student to an AS/A qualification [in any subject] is conditioned by the obtaining of a C grade in the IGCSE extended exam in that particular subject. If a student fails to achieve the minimum required grade in that particular IGCSE subject he/she will not be allowed to continue with the AS qualification in the same subject.

9. IBSB - Secondary Education Briefing
Year 7/8
[ years old]
Cambridge Progression Tests
Year 9
[14 years old]
[KS3]
Cambridge Checkpoint
Year 10/11
[15 – 16 years old]
[KS4]
Cambridge I/GCSE
Year 12/13
[ years old]
[KS5/6th Form]
Cambridge I/GCE AS and A Level

10. CIE 2010 Exam Analysis

11. A useful handbook

12. Thank you for listening !
Ciprian TIPLEA, Head of School