Cambridge IGCSE Curriculum at One World International School in Singapore
Cambridge IGCSE for Secondary School in Singapore
What is the Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)?
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or IGCSE, is an English-based examination. Students take this exam in order to determine their proficiency in a given subject based on their current grade level.
IGCSE results are recognised in many of the most esteemed universities, which makes this a valuable examination for the students who are enrolled at One World International School. In addition, the Cambridge IGCSE Programme is offered at many other international schools around the world. For our students who transfer from international schools from other countries, this allows for a smooth and easy transition.
Parents and students who are interested in learning more about the Cambridge IGCSE at One World International School, Singapore, are invited to reach out to us. We would be happy to discuss the programme with you further and answer any questions that you might have.
Our Cambridge IGCSE students at OWIS will master:
Subject content that is presented to them by their instructors.
The ability to apply the knowledge that they learn in unique, real-world scenarios.
The ability to make intellectual inquiries.
The ability to be flexible and to adapt when necessary.
The ability to work as a team and communicate in the English language.
Cultural awareness and the importance of working in a multi-cultural environment.
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Cambridge IGCSE Subjects
Compulsory IGCSE Subjects
English - First language
Mathematics
Co-ordinated Sciences / Pure Sciences
Foreign Language
PE - Core
Optional subjects
History
Geography
Business Studies
Economics
Computer Science
Art & Design
Music
Global Perspectives
PE - Examination
Drama
Additional Maths
English - Literature
Information and Communication Technology
Additional Maths and Pure Sciences options are subject to certain conditions. All subjects are taught through the medium of English, with the exception of Foreign Languages (Mandarin and French).
Cambridge Assessment International Education IGCSE Curriculum
The Cambridge IGCSE Programme is the ideal option for an international school, such as OWIS.
This is because the Cambridge IGCSE is an examination that holds students to internationally recognised standards. This means that a student who studies for the Cambridge IGCSE at One World International School in Singapore will be held to the same standards as one who is enrolled in a school in other countries where this programme is offered.
This consistency allows students to be better prepared for a global economy after graduation, and is one of the main IGCSE benefits. It also provides learners with the confidence that they need and to know that their learning material will be both relevant and valuable to them in the future.
The Cambridge IGCSE forms a bridge to the IB Diploma Programme
We have opted for the Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9 and 10 as this course serves as an excellent preparatory ground for the rigorous IB Diploma Programme that we follow in Grades 11 and 12.
Our students in the IGCSE grades hone their research skills, learn about time management and self-discipline, and get prepared for external examinations and assessments in their two-year course. By the time they enter the IB DP grades, they understand the importance of both these aspects of academic life – having a deep understanding of subject matter as well as having the academic rigour to achieve their objectives.
“At OWIS, they talk about not only the responsibility of your academic work but actually being socially responsible”
FAQs
Yes, students who have been studying some other curricula can transfer to the Cambridge IGCSE Programme at Nanyang Campus of One World International School in Singapore. Our teachers will support them through the transition. Please note that the IGCSE is a two-year programme and students are enrolled in the programme at the commencement of Grade 9.
To enroll your child in the Cambridge IGCSE programme, please reach out to our Admissions Team for the eligibility requirements.
In the IGCSE programme, students select optional subjects that are aligned with their future academic or professional goals. Further, the programme is academically rigorous and instills the self-discipline and time management that will serve students well in the IB DP grades as well as later in university.
Please read through this blog for details on the Cambridge IGCSE Programme at OWIS Nanyang – https://owis.org/sg/blog/owis-parent-partnership-series-what-to-expect-in-the-cambridge-igcse-programme/
