LONDON EXAMINATIONS IGCSE
The London Examinations
IGCSE is a unique
qualification that
embraces the best
practices of GCE
‘O’ Level and GCSE.
Administered by
Edexcel, the first
of three unitary
awarding bodies
to be established
to offer academic
and vocational qualifications,
the IGCSE boasts
of a balanced international
curriculum that
is designed to encourage
high academic standards
through a practical
approach to teaching
and learning, and
provides students
with an international
perspective to their
studies. Successful
students receive
an internationally
recognized qualification,
the International
General Certificate
of Secondary Education,
which is equivalent
in standard to the
international GCE
‘O’ Level and British
GCSE examination.
Advantage of IGCSE
•
IGCSE has a distinct
international element
but the subject
contents have been
customized to allow
teachers to base
their work on their
own region, where
possible, and to
make it more relevant
to students in the
region.
• The curriculum
is suitable for
students of all
nationalities and
all levels of ability.
It provides an ideal
preparation for
higher level courses
at St. Francis such
as GCE ‘A’ Level,
AUSMAT (Australian
Tertiary Entrance
Examination Year
11 & 12), the St.
Francis Baccalaureate,
BTEC Higher National
Diplomas, and for
vocational training
and employment.
•
Examinations are
held twice a year
in May and November.
• The IGCSE programme
is awarded from
a 100% external
examinations or
coursework can be
an optional part
of the IGCSE assessment.
• London Examinations
IGCSEs are graded
in the same way
as the British GCSEs.
Foundation-tier
papers are targeted
at grades C-G and
Higher-tier papers
are targeted at
grades A*-D. This
allows students
of all abilities
the opportunity
to gain good results.
• Our IGCSEs are
examined at the
same standard as
‘O’ Levels and GCSEs,
and provide the
same progression
to GCE AS and ‘A’
Level qualifications
or the International
Baccalaureate.
Subjects Offered (Please click on the subject name to view the curriculum description.)
• English Language (4355)
• English Literature (4306)
• Mathematics (4400)
• Chemistry (4335)
• Biology (4325)
• Physics (4420)
• Business Studies (4330)
• Accounting (4305)
• Economics (4350)
• Information & Communication Technology (4385)
• Physical Education (see below)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This is a coordinated course of study enabling candidates to meet the National Curriculum requirements for England and Wales. The full course syllabus consists of both theory and practical components.
The specification content in the theory covers factors affecting participation and performance. The content can be divided into three sections:
A. Exercise and Training
B. Safety Aspects and Risk Assessment in Physical Activity and Sport
C. Applied Anatomy and Physiology.
In the practical
component, candidates
will undertake a
range of physical
activities selected
from activity groups
such as games, gymnastics,
dance, athletics,
adventure training
programs, exercise,
running, jumping,
throwing and swimming
of which four would
be chosen for assessment.
Candidate would
also do an Analysis
of Performance in
one of these activities.
Admission Requirement
Completed Secondary 2 or equivalent with satisfactory results or 'N' Level (Academic or Technical) with an aggregate score below 13.
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