dulwich college beijing (i)gcse options process. what are (i)gcses? the (international) general...
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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?