SUBJECT OPTION BRIEFING- YEAR 9 PROGRAMME 3:00 pm Presentation by Mr Neil Clayton & Ms Anu Thiruselvam 3:15 pm Subject talks by HoDs 3:45 pm Career talk by Mr Rudy 3:55 pm Q & A 4:10 pm End of the evening
TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS EVENT DAY DATE 9 th Dec 2015 Career Test administered Wednesday 19 th Jan 2016 Career Test Results Tuesday 28 th Jan 2016 Option Booklet mailed to parents Thursday 1 st Feb 2016 Option Briefing Monday 5 th Feb 2016 Subject Survey due Friday 19 th Feb 2016 Letter with Option Blocks given to students Friday 4 th March 2016 Students submit their choices Friday 24 th March 2016 Option choices reviewed Thursday 10 th June 2016 Final option choices to students Friday
WHAT IS THE IGCSE PROGRAMME? Two Examination Boards: CIE: Cambridge International Examinations- (IGCSE) 1. IGCSE: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (International) Two year programmes – September 2016 - June 2018 Edexcel (GCE)- Islamic Studies 2. GCE O LEVEL: General Certificate of Secondary Education (UK) Runs from September 2016 – November 2017
WHY THE IGCSE PROGRAMME? Broad, flexible & rigorous programme Preparation for the A Level/IB Diploma etc. Satisfy most university entry requirements Curriculums based in a local context Develops core skills
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL Our main role is to ensure that all important information and advice is provided to students and parents. Option Information Evenings Career guidance and advice on choosing subjects Individual appointments can also be made with the School’s Career Counsellor Individual advice from Principal, Head of Secondary, HRTs, Heads of Department and Subject Teachers
WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN MAKING CHOICES When discussing option choices, remember the following: Choose subjects that you most enjoy. Don’t choose subjects based on your friends or your current teacher Ensure your subject combinations are challenging but manageable. Ensuring that subject choices keep your options open and don’t close doors for your future (languages / Sciences etc.)
IGCSE SUBJECT GROUPS ENGLISH LANGUAGES HUMANITIES SCIENCE MATHEMATICS CREATIVE ARTS ENGLISH – FIRST MANDARIN- BUSINESS BIOLOGY MATHS – CORE & ART LANG FOREIGN LANG STUDIES EXTENDED ENGLISH- MANDARIN- ECONOMICS CHEMISTRY ADD MATHS MUSIC SECOND LANG SECOND LANG ENG LIT FRENCH- ACCOUNTING PHYSICS ICT FOREIGN LANG MALAY HISTORY PE ARABIC GEOGRAPHY ISLAMIC STUDIES DRAMA
SUBJECT SELECTION SUMMARY All students must select six subjects from the option blocks when published later this term. Math & English are compulsory for all students. Malay is compulsory for Malaysian students .
LANGUAGE SELECTION- MANDARIN There are four options: Mandarin- Second Language Mandarin as a Foreign Language YCT (Youth Chinese Test) offered by Hanban HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) offered by Hanban Second Language v/s Foreign Language – the main difference is proficiency of writing skills
LANGUAGE SELECTION- FRENCH Students selecting French as a MFL should have been doing the subject for 2-3 years previously for IGCSE French as a second language. French native speakers maybe prepared & presented for IGCSE French as a first language. Alternate qualification in French for beginners from Alliance Francaise is mainly for students who have not studied French for 2-3 years in Year 7-9- Delf A1 junior is a French ministry of Education certificate recognized internationally.
LANGUAGE SELECTION- ARABIC Students maybe presented for any 2 or all of the levels stated below: IGCSE MFL PAPER 2 Reading (33% weightage)- CORE IGCSE MFL PAPER 3 Speaking (33% weightage)- COMPULSORY IGCSE MFL PAPER 4 Writing (33% weightage)- EXTENDED
EARLY LANGUAGE ENTRIES In some instances, if the Language Teachers feel that a student is ready to be presented for the IGCSE as early as in Y9 or 10 they may register them as early entries in the following subjects: Malay Mandarin Arabic Islamic Studies
ACADEMIC SUPPORT One on one support from subject teachers Revision sessions Study support skills and time management – School Counsellor
PASTORAL SUPPORT Principal Head of Secondary Heads of Departments Subject Teachers HRT Counsellor
KEY STAFF Principal- Mr Neil Head of Science- Ms Vicky Head of Secondary- Ms Anu Head of Mathematics- Ms Azlin Head of English- Ms Daniella Head of Expressive Arts- Ms Amina Head of Modern Foreign Languages – Head of Arabic & Islamic Studies- Mr Sharkila Ms Mariammal Head of Humanities- Ms Holly Head of Physical Education – Ms Michelle
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