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OPTIONS MEETING - IGCSEs/GCSEs
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The British Education system
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Compulsory subjects
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Optional subjects
Possibility of a combined science course (worth one IGCSE) for students not thinking of studying a science at A Level and who do not feel they are suited to studying single sciences.
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• Not studying a subject at IGCSE level usually excludes the possibility of continuing it at A-Level.
• At least one science subject must be chosen. • There are no “easy” IGCSEs.
Things to remember
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• Don’t choose too many subjects • Don’t base decisions on what friends are doing. • Don’t choose a subject just because of a teacher. • Parents should resist the temptation to choose the options for their
children.
Making decisions
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• Do choose something you enjoy and are interested in • Do choose what you are good at. • Do discuss choices with tutors, teachers and parents
Making decisions
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Transferable skills
Link to article
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• Deadline for provisional options for Year 9: Monday, March 18th • Final deadline for Year 9 options: Friday, April 5th
Key dates
