CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

The core of our academic program for Upper Secondary School is the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

Why the Cambridge IGCSE:

The Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualifications for 14 to 16 year olds. The Cambridge IGCSE provides students with uniformity of education around the world. The curriculum focuses on skill development and creative thinking. If your child is considering studying abroad, the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum is a good choice, as it is globally recognised and used to determine if your child can get admission to the world’s top universities.

Assessments, Grading and Accreditation:

Cambridge Assessment International Education is a reputable and independent organization that has been providing international assessments for over 150 years. At the end of the Cambridge IGCSE course, assessments for each IGCSE subject will be conducted at Knightsbridge House International School by trained Cambridge invigilators, in accordance with the standards and assessments prescribed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. The assessments will be returned to the UK for grading by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Assessment for each Cambridge IGCSE subject will range from written to oral tests, as well as practical exams and coursework for each chosen subject. 

The Cambridge IGCSE grading system is designed to be reliable and consistent across different subjects and countries. 

The Cambridge IGCSE provides our students with a formal and internationally recognised set of standardised results which can be used to admit them to tertiary institutions.

Students are required to pass a minimum of 7 IGCSE subjects to obtain the Cambridge IGCSE certification.

The course duration:

The Cambridge IGCSE takes 22 months to complete on a full time basis.

The course will commence in August of each year. 

Average Student to Teacher Ratio:

1:28. Average class size 20-25 students.

The following subjects are offered by KBH as part of Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). All subjects are taught by subject matter specialist teachers. 

1. Mathematics (Cambridge Code 0580 - Core and Extended) 

2. Physics (Cambridge Code 0625)

3. Chemistry (Cambridge Code 0620)

4. Biology (Cambridge Code 0610)

5. Computer Science (Cambridge Code 0478)

6. English First Language (Cambridge Code 0500)

7. Global Perspectives (Cambridge Code 0457)

8. Chinese Foreign Language (Cambridge Code 0547)