International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

Information Session with Parents

Dr Lee Khen Seng

Vice Principal (Secondary)

Wednesday 26 August, 2015

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What is the IGCSE?An international curriculum that develops

students' skillsCreative thinkingEnquiryProblem solving

The world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year olds

Equips students with skills for immediate foundation year of University

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Preparation for the next stage in their education including progression to International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

We would expect at least 5 (five) subjects at ‘B’ level for automatic entry to Grade 11 IBDP.

It is beneficial to have a broad and balanced curriculum.

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SUCCESSFUL GRADESIGCSE candidates will achieve A*, A, B, C, D, E, F,

G or U for each subject. Grade A* is awarded to those candidates showing

highest ability in a subject Grade G for a minimum satisfactory performance. Performance below the standard of G are

ungraded (U).A minimum grade of C is prerequisite to enter the

upper level of study for most institutions around the world.

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2015 June IGCSE ResultsAdd

Math Math Bio Phy Chem Eng 2nd

Eng1st

Chi(For)

Chi (2nd)

Total candidates 31 45 26 25 32 5 47 17 6

A and above

77% 93% 58% 76% 66% 40% 62% 53% 33%

B and above

97% 98% 88% 88% 84% 100% 85% 82% 83%

C and above

100% 96% 100% 94% 96% 88% 100%

Below C 3%(1 pupil)

4%(1 pupil)

6%(2 pupils) 4%

(2 pupils)12%

(2 pupils)

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2015 June IGCSE ResultsGeo ICT Indo

(For)Eng Lit Art Music PE Bus

Stud T & T

Total candidates 23 20 28 15 4 9 16 26 16

A and above 65% 55% 96% 67% 50% 89% 6% 62% 66%

B and above 83% 90% 100% 87% 100% 63% 92% 88%

C and above 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

BELOW C 4%(1 pupil)

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2014-2015 IGCSE ResultsOut of 45 (mainstream)+7(Pre-IB) students,9 students with 8 distinctions7 students with 7 distinctions6+4 students with 6 distinctions6+2 students with 5 distinctions

Total= 28+6 (65%of cohort) students obtaining at least 5 distinctions

*1 Pre-IB student took only 3 IGCSE subjects as he had taken others in his previous school (3 distinctions)

SUBJECTS OFFERED 2016-2017All grade 9 students must take English and Mathematics.The subjects for the IGCSE are grouped as follows:GROUP 1: Bahasa Indonesia or Indonesian (Foreign)

OR Chinese (Second) or Chinese(Foreign)GROUP 2: Additional Mathematics or Business

StudiesGROUP 3: Chemistry or Economics or

Information & Com TechnologyGROUP 4: Biology or Physics GROUP 5: History or Geography or English Literature GROUP 6: Biology or History or Physical Education

Travel &Tourism or Music or Art

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How to choose a subject?Three major considerations:

− Consider the subjects that the student has inclination for

− Consider the subjects that the student has performed well in (subject teachers)

− Admission requirements for higher secondary and tertiary study – look at university entry requirements (Ms Ezmieralda, Ms Harsha)

Do not be influenced by other students’ selectionsDo not choose according to the subject teacher

whom you like

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Subject Selection LetterThe letter will be sent at the start of quarter 4The full range of choices available in 2016 – 2017 are

shown in the letterPlease note that a subject/some subjects may be

unavailable (x) to the student. Subjects are made unavailable when the school believes that the student’s previous academic record suggests that success in that particular IGCSE subject is unlikely

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Group Subjects (Choose one (1) only from each Choice) Availability (√ or x)Choice 1 (i) Bahasa Indonesia

(ii) Indonesia (Foreign)(iii)Chinese as Second Language(iv)Chinese Language (Foreign)

√√xx

Choice 2 (i) Additional Mathematics (ii) Business Studies

x√

Choice 3 (i) Chemistry *(ii) Economics(iii)Information and Communication Technology

√√√

Choice 4 (i) Physics * (ii) Biology

x√

Choice 5 (i) Geography (ii) History(iii)English Literature **

x√√

Choice 6 (i) Biology*(ii) History**(iii)Art (iv)Travel and Tourism(v) Physical Education (vi)Music

√√x√√x

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Criteria for Grade 9 Subject Options (Parent Letter dated 19 August 2015)Subject Entering IGCSE Programme in Grade 9English as First Language Minimum overall score for grade 8 English = 50%English Literature Minimum overall score for grade 8 English = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher. Chinese (Foreign) Must have at least 1 year of Chinese studies. Acquired basic skills and knowledge in grammar, pinyin,

reading and writing Chinese characters.Chinese (Second) Good command of Chinese with recommendations from subject teachers.Bahasa Indonesia Must complete Grade 8 Indonesian (Advance or Standard) with recommendation from subject teacher.Indonesian (Foreign) Must complete Grade 8 Indonesian (Foundation or Standard)) with recommendation from subject teacher.

Mathematics Minimum overall score for grade 8 Mathematics = 50%.Additional Mathematics Minimum overall score for grade 8 Mathematics = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher. Biology Minimum overall score for grade 8 Biology = 50%. An additional science can only be taken if minimum

overall score for grade 8 Biology = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher. Chemistry Minimum overall score for grade 8 Chemistry = 50%. An additional science can only be taken if minimum

overall score for grade 8 Chemistry = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher. Physics Minimum overall score for grade 8 Physics = 50%. An additional science can only be taken if minimum

overall score for grade 8 Physics = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher. Triple sciences combination is offered only to students who scored 75% for every of the three sciences in grade 8.

IGCSE Physical Education Must achieve at least a bronze award in school Physical Fitness Test. School representative in at least one sport CCA and participates in four practical activities from two of the following categories: games, athletic activities, dance and swimming. Recommendation from subject teacher is required.

Economics, History, Geography, Business Studies and Travel & Tourism

Good command of English with recommendations from subject teachers.

Art, Music, ICT Inclination for the subject with recommendations from subject teachers.

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The Subject Groups for IBDP ♦ Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature

English A – Language and Literature (HL and SL) or

English B (HL) ♦ Group 2 – Language Acquisition

Indonesian A Language and Literature (HL and SL) or

Indonesian B (HL and SL) or Indonesian Ab Initio (SL) or Chinese B (HL and SL) or Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)

♦ Group 3 - Individuals and Societies Business and Management (HL and SL) or Economics (HL and SL) or Geography (HL and SL) History (HL and SL)

♦ Group 4 – Sciences Physics (HL and SL) or Biology (HL and SL)

♦ Group 5 – Mathematics Mathematics (HL and SL) or Mathematical Studies (SL)

♦ Group 6 - The Arts and Electives Visual Arts (HL and SL) or Music (HL and SL) or Chemistry (HL and SL) or Physics (HL and SL) or Biology (HL and SL) or Economics(HL and SL) or Business (HL and SL) or Geography (HL and SL) or History (HL and SL) or Sports Science

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Please note:

1. In choosing from this group it is important to consider what your son/daughter will study as a language option in years 11 and 12. It is expected that the student will continue this choice in the IB Diploma/Certificate.

2. Only those students who have demonstrated strong skills in Mathematics should study Additional Mathematics.

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Please note:

3. It is recommended that those students who have a love for Science, have good skills and a desire to pursue science related subjects at IB Diploma/Certificate and University level choose Chemistry and Physics. For other students, Business Studies and Biology might be a more appropriate choice.

4. Only students with strong English Language skills should choose English Literature.

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Please note:

5. The choices made on the course selection letter will give subject teachers, the IGCSE coordinators, myself and the Executive Principal the opportunity to consider the suitability of each course to each student.

6. Once students embark on their IGCSE studies, we will allow changes only within the first three (3) weeks of Quarter 1. The cost of any extra books that are supplied due to changes will be borne by the parent.

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Our ExpectationsEducationally, the next 4 years are the most

important of a student’s life.

Workload will get progressively heavier and students must work hard and submit work punctually and to the highest standard.

Parents must support and monitor their children.

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And Now…. It is advisable to talk or write to Ms Ezmieralda

<ekallista@acsjakarta.sch.id> or Ms Harsha <harsha.chandir@acsjakarta.sch.id>, Higher Education Coordinators, if there is uncertainty regarding prerequisite subjects for courses at tertiary institutions.

Heads of Department and Coordinators may also be consulted regarding subject specific questions:- Mr Timothy and Ms Gina Yoviana– IGCSE Coordinator s(Questions

regarding the IGCSE may be directed to them) Mr Peter Greener- IBDP Coordinator Mr John Freeman – English Mr Carolus Sadsoeitoeboen – Mathematics Mr Timothy Lim – Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Mr Khin Thern – Science Mr Tri Maryanto – Indonesian Ms Arum Purwaningrum – Chinese Mr Daniel Dasalak – Music and Art Mr Ivan Tan- PE

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