For students aged 14 to 16, ISCS offers the well-known International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme as part of our International Cambridge Curriculum. With innovative methodologies, inquiry-based learning, learning by doing, and collaborative learning among many more, we encourage students to have an active role in their learning process to give them the tools to be successful.
In this two-year course, pupils must choose a minimum of four compulsory subjects and three optional subjects.
Compulsory subjects are: English as a First Language, English as a second Language, Mathematics, Co-ordinated Sciences (a Double Award IGCSE in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), German and History
Optional subjects are: Business, Computer Science, Art, French and Spanish.
Enrichment subjects: Physical Education

FAQ

The normal number for a student to take is between 6 and 10 IGCSEs, but this will very much depend on what their educational journey has looked like when they begin at ISCS. All students should take English, Maths and Science. Most students will take German and Computer Science. We have other options available such as Art & Design, History and Business Studies.

This depends on the subject and options being studied. Some subjects have coursework that is completed during the two years and counts as a percentage towards the final grade. Some subjects are entirely based on exams at the end of two years. Some subjects, like languages, have different components that students prepare for.

IGCSEs are accessible to all students who have a solid grasp of English as a language of instruction - the grading system is from A*-G with A* being the highest. Most universities ask for 5 IGCSEs at C or above to be considered for entry. At ISCS, we have a track record of securing the highest grades for our students to enable them to move on to their chosen next steps.

We have the benefit of small class sizes, which means we are able to tailor our teaching and learning to our students

We pride ourselves on preparing our students to be confident communicators who are able to access the English Curriculum. The British Teachers who make up our English department deliver a combination of the skills of Language and of Literature. Our specialist EAL provision is part of the school day as timetabled lessons and we strive to deliver a cohesive approach where language acquisition skills are evident across the subject areas.

German is a core subject in our school as we believe that all students should be able to communicate and integrate in their own community.

Students have many opportunities to mix with other year groups in the school year and all students are part of a linear House Team that includes students from each Year group. We encourage mixed participation through a variety of activities such as Inter-house competitions each half term, after-school clubs & workshops as well as International Sports Fixtures in the local area. Students play sports and socialise at break and lunchtimes. Our ethos is inclusive and family orientated.

We are fortunate to use the incredible sports facilities in our local area and maintain our link with the local community. These include the Sportplatz Röhrliberg sports hall, track and swimming pool, the local wanderweg trails, Puregym, Seeweg Baadi and the football club SC Cham.
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