Parents' Info Session IGCSE 21 Jan 2015
- 1. Information Session with Parents Dr Lee Khen Seng Vice Principal (Secondary) Wednesday 21 January, 2015
- 2. What is the IGCSE? An international curriculum that develops students' skills Creative thinking Enquiry Problem solving The world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year olds Equips students with skills for immediate foundation year of University
- 3. Preparation for the next stage in their education including progression to IB Diploma 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.
- 4. SUBJECTS OFFERED 2015-2016 All 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 Studies or Information & Com Technology GROUP 3: Chemistry or Economics GROUP 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
- 5. SUCCESSFUL GRADES IGCSE 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.
- 6. 2014 June IGCSE Results Add Math Art Bio Bus Stud Chem Eng 2nd Eng 1st Chi (For) Total candidates 25 10 16 31 19 2 46 18 A and above 92% 20% 50% 42% 89% 100% 41% 89% B and above 100% 50% 56% 71% 95% 76% 94% C and above 100% 75% 94% 100% 91% 94% BELOW C 25% 6% 9% 6%
- 7. 2014 June IGCSE Results Geo ICT Indo Eng Lit Math Music PE Phy T & T Total candidates 26 23 31 20 46 5 13 32 18 A and above 42% 30% 100% 45% 65% 40% 8% 72% 67% B and above 85% 52% 85% 91% 100% 62% 78% 78% C and above 92% 87% 100% 94% 77% 94% 100% BELOW C 8% 13% 6% 23% 6%
- 8. 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 Nadia) Do not be influenced by other students’ selections Do not choose according to the subject teacher whom you like
- 9. Subject Selection Letter The full range of choices available in 2015 – 2016 are shown below. Please note that a subject/some subjects may be unavailable (x) to your son/daughter. 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 :
- 10. Group Subjects (Choose one (1) only from each Choice) Availability (√ or x) Choice 1 (i) Bahasa Indonesia (ii)Chinese Language – Foreign √ √ Choice 2 (i) Additional Mathematics (ii)Information and Communication Technology (iii)Business Studies x √ √ Choice 3 (i) Chemistry (ii)Economics √ √ 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)Muisc √ √ x √ √ x
- 11. Criteria for Grade 9 Subject Options Subject Entering IGCSE Programme in Grade 9 English 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) 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.
- 12. 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) ♦ Group 4 - Sciences Chemistry (HL and SL) or 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 or geography can be chosen in this group)
- 13. 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.
- 14. 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.
- 15. Please note: 5. The choices made on the course selection letter will give subject teachers, the IGCSE coordinator, 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.
- 16. Our Expectations Educationally, 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.
- 17. And Now…. It is advisable to talk or write to Ms Ezmieralda <ekallista@acsjakarta.sch.id> or Ms Nadia <nadia.indriana@acsjakarta.sch.id>, Higher Education Coordinators, if there is uncertainty regarding prerequisite subjects for courses at tertiary institutions. Subject Heads may also be consulted regarding subject specific questions:- Ms Ezmieralda– IGCSE Coordinator (Questions regarding the IGCSE may be directed to her) 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 Kenneth- PE