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Dulwich College Beijing(I)GCSE Options Process

What are (I)GCSEs?

The (International) General Certificate of Secondary Education

Two year courses in Years 10 & 11 which culminates in external examinations. Many of which include internal assessments.

Subject syllabi are defined by the examination boards

Assessment is on a grade system from A* - U, with A* being the highest. A pass grade is seen by universities to be a ‘C’ grade or above.

2013 Results

100 % of students gained 8 (I)GCSEs or more

74% of grades are A*/A (5% increase from last year)with 92% of grades being A* – B

100% pass rate in English Language and English Literature

100% students achieved A* inIGCSE Foreign Language Mandarin

74% of grades are A*/A in First Language Mandarin

99% of grades are A*/A in Science Triple Award(Chemistry, Physics, Biology)

38% of grades are A*(independent schools in the UK average - 32%)

What (I)GCSE courses are on offer at Dulwich?

Optional subject choices

Four from these:

Mandarin Chinese, French & Spanish(at least one)

Economics, Geography, History & Religious Studies (at least one)

Art & Design, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama & Music

What (I)GCSE courses are on offer at Dulwich?

This is a typical Dulwich College Year 10 Timetable

This is a typical Dulwich College Year 10 Timetable

Questions?