1. What does the Option process mean?

2. What is the IGCSE? IInternational GGeneral C Certificate of SSecondary EEducation

3. IGCSE Facts 1. IGCSEs are an internationally recognised measurement of academic achievement. 2. IGCSEs are a proven way of preparing for the independence of higher levels of study, such as the IB. 3. IGCSEs offer variety and choice to allow a more personalised educational journey. 4. Successful completion of the St. Paul’s IGCSE programme allows: the completion of the 2a Série do Ensino Médio the completion of the 2a Série do Ensino Médio progression to the L6th progression to the L6th access to the international benefits of the IB Diploma programme access to the international benefits of the IB Diploma programme access to the 3a Série do Ensino Médio access to the 3a Série do Ensino Médio

4. Form 4 Curriculum Compulsory Curriculum IGCSE Option subjects SubjectPeriodsSubjectPeriods Portuguese6 Option 1 (History or Geography) 4 English6 Option 2 (History, Geography, French, Spanish, Computer Science or Music*) 4 Mathematics5 Biology4 Chemistry4 Other Option subjects Physics4 MAD Option 1 (Term 1) 3 Geografía1 MAD Option 2 (Term 2) 3 História1 MAD choices: Music, Art or Drama Physical Education 2 Tutorial1 Total33 BREADTH SPECIALISATION BALANCE

6. Advice to Form 3: How to Make Choices Things to Consider What you are good at What you are good at What you enjoy What you enjoy Career possibilities Career possibilities Things to Avoid Peer pressure Peer pressure Urban legends Urban legends Uninformed decision making Uninformed decision making

7. So What Happens Now? Read the Form 4 & 5 Subject Guide Read the Form 4 & 5 Subject Guide Talk to teachers and Head’s of Department Talk to teachers and Head’s of Department Talk to current IGCSE pupils – but beware of urban myths Talk to current IGCSE pupils – but beware of urban myths Make choices using the F3 Options Form Make choices using the F3 Options Form Deadline: Deadline: Wednesday 2nd April