Orientation Session for Parents

Academic Session 2017 - 18

Class 9 (O-Level)

About Us

One of the largest private school systems in the world

Established in 1978 in Karachi

126,000+ Students

8,000+ Total employees

5,000+ Teaching staff (from total)

185 Schools

52 Cities

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International schools in 6 countries

At The City School our guidance counsellors provide holistic academic and career guidance to students.

Whilst working with students on their academic choices, our trained counsellors also keep in mind the personal challenges and stressors that students might be dealing with.

We aim to involve families, peers and the school administration in the guidance counselling process.

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What is O-Level?

o Cambridge O Level is an internationally

recognised qualification equivalent to the

UK General Certificate of Secondary

Education (GCSE).

o Cambridge O Level provides learners with

excellent preparation for academic

progression to Cambridge Advanced

including Cambridge A/AS Levels.

The number of

students taking the

O Level

examinations has

increased three-fold

over the past five

years because the

qualifications are

accepted

internationally.

• One of the most recognised

qualifications around the World

• O Level courses are renowned for

developing vital educational skills

• O Level has continually evolved to

ensure that syllabuses are kept up-to-

date and reflect good educational

practice

• Pathway to world top universities and

colleges

• Equally suitable for local colleges and

universities

• Language skills

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Skill based learning

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The GCE O-Level

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Examination and Grading

Examinations are held in May/June and

October/November each year with results issued

in August and January respectively

O Level grading is accepted by Universities in

many countries, including Canada and the USA,

who will admit students on the basis of their O

Level performances alone.

Grade C in O Level English Language satisfies

the English proficiency requirements of many

universities in the UK and other countries.

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Important Facts

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Excellent track record of best results

in CIE

World distinctions and awards

Cambridge approved examination

center

Excellent teaching faculty

Fully equipped science and computer

labs

Dedicated counselling department

TCS O Level

Programme

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Subject Group Selection will be done towards the end of Class 8

Academic Session 2016-17)

Class 9 (O-Levels year 1): School based (TCS) exams of all subjects

(Mid-year and Final)

Class 10 (O-Level Year 2): CIE exams of 3 compulsory subjects

(Islamiyat, Urdu and Pakistan Studies)

Class 11 (O-Levels Year 3): CIE exams of 2 compulsory (English & Math) and minimum 3 selected

subjects.

CIE Criteria:

* 80% Attendance (min.)

* 60% Marks in every subject

TIMELINE

Points to remember when deciding subjects!

Choose a subject that you are interested in and are

passionate about.

Be comfortable with your course of study, so discuss with

family, friends, teachers, counsellors and also search on

internet.

Identify your abilities and skills which you can enhance with

the subjects you select.

Explore your career ambitions and choose a course which

will most likely help you achieve them.

Subject Details – GCE O Level

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Compulsory – Science & Business Groups

English

Urdu

Islamiyat

Pak-Studies

Mathematics

Subject Details – GCE O Level

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Elective Subjects*

*Subject options may differ from branch to branch.

Please check with your selected branch for available subject options .

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Studies

Pre-Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Pre-Medical

Subject Details – GCE O Level

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Elective Subjects*

Economics

Principles of

Accounts

Business Studies

*Subject options may differ from branch to branch.

Please check with your selected branch for available subject options .

Economics

Principles of

Accounts

Computer Studies

Economics

Principles of

Accounts

Add. Maths

Subject Details – GCE O Level

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Elective Subjects*

Add Maths

Literature in

English

Environmental

Management

Art & Design

Urdu – First

Language

*Subject options may differ from branch to branch.

Please check with your selected branch for available subject options .

Economics

History: World Affairs

Computer Studies

Food & Nutrition

Sociology

Statistics

Commerce

The City School Gulistan-e-Johar Campus

SUBJECT SELECTION 2017-18

(For Class 9) O-Level

I parent of ___________________________ Class/Sec: _________ Roll # ___________

Undertake to enroll him/her for “O-Level” subjects selected carefully according to

his/her ability and aptitude.

Name of Parent: _______________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Residence Tell #: _______________________________________________________

Father/Mother Cell #: ____________________________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 PRE-ENGINEERING PRE-MEDICAL COMMERCE

1. Physics 1. Physics 1. Economics

2. Chemistry 2. Chemistry 2. Principles of Accounts

3. Computer Studies 3. Biology 3. Business Studies

Kindly return the filled form by Friday, May 5th 2017.

________________ ________________ ________________

Signature of Parent Signature of Student Date

The selected group may please be ticked

Grading Criteria

Grades are awarded in each subject according to the

following percentages:

A* 90-100

A 80-89

B 70-79

C 60-69

D 50-59

E 40-49

U 39 or less

What is Career Planning?Career planning is the ongoingprocess of choosing a careerthat fits with your unique set ofinterests, abilities andconsistency.

Options after O-Levels

A levels University

Communication With Parents

◌ Newsletter

◌ Parent-Teacher Meetings – twice yearly

◌ Meetings with H.M/ S.M with prior appointment

◌ Meeting with teachers after home-time with

prior appointment

◌ Telephone/Emails/Blog

◌ Application

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