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IGCSE Options Evening 2015
SupportingInformed Choices
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Mrs Hall
Head of MS & Y10Natacha Tiemann
Head of Year 9
Mr TurnerDeputy Head (Curriculum)
Mr CrowleyUniversity Guidance Counsellor
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Key Stage 3
Years 7-9, age 11-14
Only choice is language
Key Stage 4
Years 10-11, age 14-16
Choice in 4 of 10 areas
Sixth Form
Years 12-13, age 16-18
Choice in 6 areas
University
Age 18+
Unlimited choice …
A Journey to Independence
Support:Guidance to make the best choicesHigh Quality Teaching and ResourcingCurriculum built around student needs
Outcomes:Academic outcomes that provide
opportunitiesThe skills and dispositions to thrive at
university & beyond
You are not the first!
Overview
1. The next step (IGCSE)
2. Looking further ahead (IB/ University)
3. Timeline
4. Open floor with Subject Leaders
The Next Step- IGCSE
1. A pathway and preparation for IB
2. A structured, internationally recognised curriculum
3. Externally examined
IGCSE Outline
2 years: August 2016 -June 2018
Assessment:– Examination– Coursework– Practical assessment
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English Language (1st or 2nd Language) IGCSEEnglish Literature IGCSE
Mathematics ANDAdditional Mathematics (for selected students) IGCSE
Co-ordinated Science ORSeparate Sciences (for selected students)
2 x IGCSEs3 x IGCSEs
Physical Education
Not IGCSE International Life Skills
Vietnamese for Vietnamese nationals, instead of one Option subject
The Compulsory Core
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The Options
Art & Design Chinese (Foreign Language) History
Design & Technology
Spanish (Foreign Language) Geography
Music French (Foreign Language) Economics
Drama ICT Business Studies
PE Computer Science
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Thinking Ahead?
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Year 9 Guidance
Choosing IGCSE Subjects
Core subjects cater for:Group 1 – LiteratureGroup 4 – SciencesGroup 5 – Mathematics
Options provide a route forGroup 2 – Language acquisitionGroup 3 – Individuals & Societies / HumanitiesGroup 6 – Arts & Electives
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Importance of Subject Choice
Art & Design Music
Drama Design & Technology
Geography History
Economics Business Studies
ICT Computer Science
PE Chinese (Foreign Language)
French (Foreign Language) Spanish (Foreign Language)
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Year 9 Guidance
Performance in Y10 and 11 can influence IB subject choices
IB courses could have minimum entry requirements
Particular careers will need to achieve and maintain high performance in related subjects
Extra Curricular profile
The Process and Timeline
24th SeptemberOptions Evening: Course outline, information on subject choices and careers.
6th OctoberSubmission of first thoughts
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27th November Final Options Submitted
March 2016Final Option Confirmation
The Process and Timeline
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Email Contacts
Also in the Parents Handbook
