IGCSE Programme

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The international General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a curriculum and assessment system for schools and colleges around the world. Students who attain IGCSE Qualifications are well educated, adaptable and thoroughly prepared for their next steps in education and employment, including progression to IB Diploma programme, or other international qualifications. IGCSE is a two years programme( comprising Classes 9th and 10th ) that caters to the needs of the students with diverse interests and abilities. The Cambridge IGCSE is a curriculum and assessment system, suitable for students who are ready to move around the world. CIE provides a choice for core and extended papers in most subjects. The extended level is designed to stretch the most capable students.(In English Lang, Foreign Lang, Mathematics and Sciences only).

Why IGCSE?

• Cambridge International qualification IGCSE gives students excellent preparation for their next steps in education, work and life.

• Globally accepted by Universities and Employers as evidence of real ability in the subjects studied.

• It is a good base for other international Senior Secondary Curricula like IB Diploma.

• It gives students the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects.

• Syllabi are flexible. Students can pick the subjects that suit them.

• Teachers can adapt the content to their local context, making study more relevant and interesting.

• Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international academic qualification for 14-16 years olds, available in over 70 different subjects.

• Syllabi are well structured, engaging & up-to-date, motivating students to learn and to apply their knowledge.

Teaching Methodology

The IGCSE program from CIE brings out the best in students and develops successful learners through a skill-based approach to teaching and assessing. There is a balanced mix of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. In this programme educational skills like recall of knowledge, teamwork, problem solving etc. are developed.

Subject Groups

There are five subjects groups available as follows:

Group 1: Languages

• First Language English (0500) {COMPULSORY}

• English as a Second Language(0510)

• French (0520)

• German ( 0525)

• Spanish (0530)

• Hindi as a Second Language(0549)

Group 2: Humanities

• Economics (0455)

• History (0470)

• Literature English (0486) {COMPULSORY}

• Geography(0460)

• Environmental Management*(0680)

Group 3: Sciences

• Biology(0610)

• Chemistry(0620)

• Physics (0625)

• Environmental Management*(0680)

Group 4: Mathematics

• Mathematics (without coursework )(0580)

• Cambridge International Mathematics(0607)

Group 5: Creative, Technical and Vocational

• Art and Design(0400)

• Information and Communication Technology(0417)

• Business Studies (0450 )

• Computer Studies (0420)

Subject Options

Minimum seven subjects must be taken.

Compulsory Subjects:

• English Literature

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics (at least two, may choose all three)

• ESL**/French/German/Hindi/Spanish ( any one )

(** Student opting for ESL can’t opt for English Lit. & Lang., Spanish, German, French or Hindi )

Optional Subjects

Select minimum one subject from the subjects mentioned below. (The minimum enrolment required to offer a subject is five candidates)

1. Business Studies

2. Information Technology

3. Economics

4. Geography

5. Environmental Management

6. History

7. Art

Examination System

For the IGCSE batch, there will be four Terms with examinations in:

• November (Year 1-Grade 9)

• May (Year 1- Grade 9)

• November ( Year 2- Grade 10)

• March 2015 –Pre-boards( Year 2-Grade 10)

• May-June 2015 -Final IGCSE Exams-(Year 2- Grade 10)

(The continuous assessments throughout will be done by way of class tests and Weekly tests.)

Grades

The grades available for extended level are A* to U as
A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, U

The grades available for core level are C to U as

C, D, E, F, G, U

The GDGWS equivalents of the Grades are as follows:

G.D. Goenka World School

GD Goenka World School. Holistic education is our theme and we aim for a perfect synthesis of : ancient and modern; Indian and international; traditional and innovatory. We train our students to be knowledgeable and also skilled, open, direct, confident and articulate but never arrogant. Scholar, athlete, actor, poet, painter, musician and dedicated trier all find a place in this community. All have the opportunity to develop their individual abilities and discover talents they never knew they possessed.

Founders

Like G. D. Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, founded in 1994, GDGWS owes its existence to the dynamic vision of Delhi entrepreneur Chairman, Mr. A.K. Goenka, ably assisted by Vice Chairperson, Mrs Renu Goenka whose aesthetic taste imparts a special flair to both institutions. The Schools are so named to commemorate the memory of Mrs Gayatri Devi Goenka, mother of the Founder.