Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE 2)

 

Course

Course Title: Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE 2)
Course Level: Upper Secondary - 2

Entry Level

  • Minimum: Age 14+
  • Academic Level: Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE 1) or Equivalent
  • Language Proficiency: English as a first language @ entry qualification class with a 'Pass' grade.

 

Course Details

  • Assessment Methods:
    • Internal: Written Assessments / Assignment / Projects /Activities
    • External: IGCSE- International General Certificate of Secondary Education/ ICE - International Certificate in Education - (Mandatory)
  • Name of Course Provider: Cambridge Assessment International Education, UK
  • Course Duration: Full Time / 12 Months

Subject Modules

The list of subjects offered in the IGCSE curriculum are as follows:

Subjects Codes Subjects Codes
English - First Language 0500 Physical Education 0413
Hindi as a Second Language 0549 Environmental Management 0680
French - Foreign Language 0520 Mathematics 0580
Cambridge O Level Tamil 3226 Mathematics - Additional 0606
English - Literature in English 0475 Business Studies 0450
Economics 0455 Computer Science 0478
Cambridge Global Perspectives 0457 Accounting 0452
Biology 0610 Geography 0460
Chemistry 0620 Information & Communication Technology 0417
Physics 0625 Drama 0411
Science - Combined 0653 Music 0410
Science – Coordinated (double) 0654 Art & Design 0400

• Based on the interest received from the students, the subjects will be decided by the school.

Assessment Details

Cambridge IGCSE assessment takes place at the end of the course. It comprises of different types of assessment including written, oral, coursework and practical assessment.

  • Questioning, classroom activities & discussions, learning tasks, coursework, oral, practical & written assessments (Unit Tests / Periodic Assessments)– Internal
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education – External
  • ICE - Cambridge International Certificate in Education– External
Cambridge Upper Secondary
IGSCE 1 IGSCE 2
  • Unit Test 1
  • Periodic Assessment 1
  • Unit Test 2
  • Periodic Assessment 2
  • Unit Test 3
  • Periodic Assessment 3
  • Unit Test 4
  • Periodic Assessment 4
  • Unit Test 5
  • Periodic Assessment 5
  • Preparatory Test
  • IGCSE/ICE Examination