1 igcse options evening 2015 supporting informed choices

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IGCSE Options Evening 2015

SupportingInformed Choices

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Mrs Hall

Head of MS & Y10Natacha Tiemann

Head of Year 9

Mr TurnerDeputy Head (Curriculum)

Mr CrowleyUniversity Guidance Counsellor

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Key Stage 3

Years 7-9, age 11-14

Only choice is language

Key Stage 4

Years 10-11, age 14-16

Choice in 4 of 10 areas

Sixth Form

Years 12-13, age 16-18

Choice in 6 areas

University

Age 18+

Unlimited choice …

A Journey to Independence

Support:Guidance to make the best choicesHigh Quality Teaching and ResourcingCurriculum built around student needs

Outcomes:Academic outcomes that provide

opportunitiesThe skills and dispositions to thrive at

university & beyond

You are not the first!

Overview

1. The next step (IGCSE)

2. Looking further ahead (IB/ University)

3. Timeline

4. Open floor with Subject Leaders

The Next Step- IGCSE

1. A pathway and preparation for IB

2. A structured, internationally recognised curriculum

3. Externally examined

IGCSE Outline

2 years: August 2016 -June 2018

Assessment:– Examination– Coursework– Practical assessment

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English Language (1st or 2nd Language) IGCSEEnglish Literature IGCSE

Mathematics ANDAdditional Mathematics (for selected students) IGCSE

Co-ordinated Science ORSeparate Sciences (for selected students)

2 x IGCSEs3 x IGCSEs

Physical Education

Not IGCSE International Life Skills

Vietnamese for Vietnamese nationals, instead of one Option subject

The Compulsory Core

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The Options

Art & Design Chinese (Foreign Language) History

Design & Technology

Spanish (Foreign Language) Geography

Music French (Foreign Language) Economics

Drama ICT Business Studies

PE Computer Science

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Thinking Ahead?

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Year 9 Guidance

Choosing IGCSE Subjects

Core subjects cater for:Group 1 – LiteratureGroup 4 – SciencesGroup 5 – Mathematics

Options provide a route forGroup 2 – Language acquisitionGroup 3 – Individuals & Societies / HumanitiesGroup 6 – Arts & Electives

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Importance of Subject Choice

Art & Design Music

Drama Design & Technology

Geography History

Economics Business Studies

ICT Computer Science

PE Chinese (Foreign Language)

French (Foreign Language) Spanish (Foreign Language)

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Year 9 Guidance

Performance in Y10 and 11 can influence IB subject choices

IB courses could have minimum entry requirements

Particular careers will need to achieve and maintain high performance in related subjects

Extra Curricular profile

The Process and Timeline

24th SeptemberOptions Evening: Course outline, information on subject choices and careers.

6th OctoberSubmission of first thoughts

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27th November Final Options Submitted

March 2016Final Option Confirmation

The Process and Timeline

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Email Contacts

Also in the Parents Handbook

benjaminturner@bisvietnam.com

natachatiemann@bisvietnam.com

aidancrowley@bisvietnam.com

janehall@bisvietnam.com