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IGCSE   (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)  AS   (Advanced Subsidiary) A   (Advanced)  Level  Programmes  and Examinations

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A brief overview  Programmes  and qualifications  Curriculum  Examinations  At The Westminster  Support for teachers  Useful links

International Curriculum Options - 10 Steps to Open a School Series

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The Westminster School follows the  National Curriculum for England  and prepares students to take the   International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A Level  Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford AQA & Pearson  Edexcel  (UK).

Phase Curriculum/ Programme Middle (7-8) National Curriculum of England Cambridge Secondary Program  Secondary (9-11) Cambridge Pearson ( Edexcel ) Oxford AQA  Senior Secondary- Post 16 (Year 12 & 13) Cambridge Pearson( Edexcel )  Oxford AQA -GCE-AS/A Level

Cambridge Assessment
International Education

OXFORD INTERNATIONAL AQA EXAMINATIONS - The British Business Group Viet Nam

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Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world’s largest provider of international education  programmes  and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds.  Over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries offer Cambridge  programmes  and qualifications.  Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners prepare for their future with an education from Cambridge International.  Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is taken in over 150 countries and in more than 4800 schools around the world.  Cambridge International AS and A Levels are taken in over 130 countries with more than 575,000 subject entries each year.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

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At the Westminster  Cambridge  programmes  and qualifications reflect the latest educational research, and are well supported with teaching and learning resources that help you deliver engaging and effective courses, and develop as a professional.  Cambridge international education  programmes  and qualifications lead seamlessly from Primary through to Secondary and Key Stage 5.  The different stages of the Cambridge  Programme  at The Westminster School is shown below:

Cambridge Secondary 2 (IGCSE)- Year 9-11
(14-16 years old)
Cambridge Advanced(AS/A Level) - Year 12-13
(16-19 years old)

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Cambridge Curriculum is at the heart of the learning experience the school offers its learners, and at the heart of the mission and vision of the school.  Cambridge qualifications provide learners with a global passport to success offering reliable, rigorous and flexible assessment, leading to internationally  recognised  qualifications.  The curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English.  Curriculum is built around the students’ specific needs. Starting from a foundation of core subjects, it is easy to add breadth and cross-curricular perspectives. Encouraging learners to engage with a variety of subjects, and make connections between them, is fundamental to the approach.  For learners, Cambridge helps improve performance by developing skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving. It is the perfect springboard to advanced study.  There are over 70 subjects available at Cambridge IGCSE, including 30 languages, and TWS offers them in different combinations.

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Pearson  Edexcel   is the brand name for academic and general qualifications from Pearson, including GCSEs and A levels.  Edexcel  began as an awarding  organisation  following the merger of London Examinations and BTEC in 1996.  After Pearson became the awarding  organisation  in April 2013,  Edexcel  became a qualification brand, now standing as one of Pearson’s leading brands.  Edexcel’s  qualifications are world renowned and highly respected, giving learners the opportunity to succeed in life, learning and employment.  To ensure that the qualifications are accurate, consistent and meet the required standard, learners of the same ability are awarded the same grade, regardless of when they completed their course.

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At the Westminster  Pearson  Edexcel  Subjects offered at The Westminster School:

Pearson / Edexcel Secondary 2(lnternational GCSE)
Year9-11
(14-16 years old)
Pearson/Edexcel Intertnational Advanced Level
(AS/A Level) Year 12-13
(16-19 years old)

Qualification Subject Code Subject GCSE 1FRO French GCSE 1URO Urdu IAL XCH11 Chemistry  (AS Level) IAL YCH11 Chemistry (A  Level) IAL XMA01 Mathematics  (AS Level) IAL YMA01 Mathematics  (A Level) GCE 8AR01 Arabic GCE 9AR01 Arabic

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The new nine point grading scale (9–1) was introduced by the UK government to raise standards and  recognise  top-performing students.

Grading Structure
Current
Gradine Structure
@Pearson

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ResultsPlus  is a free online results analysis tool for teachers that gives a detailed breakdown of the students’ performance in  Edexcel  exams and BTEC external assessments.

Why should I use  ResultsPlus ?  Provides detailed analysis of your learners’ performance.  Identify potential topics, skills and types of question where students may need to develop their learning further.  See actual scores for each exam question for a student, class or group.  Understand how your students’ performance compares with class and  Edexcel  national averages.  Acquire data that may support effective learning and teaching approaches

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Pearson  Edexcel  is a comprehensive, flexible teaching  programme  that includes not only the curriculum documents and assessment material, but a wealth of support for teachers and learners.  Pearson  Edexcel  offers professional development and training that keeps teachers up to date with the latest educational practices, supporting materials that make planning and teaching lessons easier, and student textbooks and online resources to make learning engaging and rewarding  The only UK awarding  organisation  to provide free online access to scripts providing transparency and leaving nothing to chance.  Led the way with the more valuable 9–1 grading at International GCSE, ensuring our qualifications adhere to world-class principles.  Integrate the development of transferable skills into the qualifications - preparing and empowering students to progress to further education, university and employment.

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Oxford AQA was established in 2015 and has successfully delivered International GCSE, AS and A-Level examinations across the Middle East and Asia.  Oxford AQA brings together the educational expertise of two leading UK-based  organisations : Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, and AQA, the UK’s largest academic awarding body.  The specifications are relevant for tomorrow’s global citizens and will equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully progress to the next stage of their education or employment.  Oxford AQA qualifications are rigorous and research-based.  The goal of Oxford AQA is to create qualifications that are relevant for all students, allowing them to succeed fairly and solely on the basis of their subject knowledge.

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Oxford AQA provides international curriculum schools outside the UK with greater choice by offering a new generation of international qualifications aligned to the latest UK  standaards .  Oxford AQA developed a range of resources for each specification. For science and  maths  this includes  Exampro  – a tool for  customising  assessments with an average of 820 questions per subject.  Oxford AQA commit to offering Fair Assessment that enables every student to achieve their potential. The language and contexts we use in our exams only test students on their subject knowledge – not their English comprehension or UK cultural understanding.  Developed with expert input from university academics, the international qualifications  emphasise  the application of knowledge, which allows students to apply their skills and understanding to unfamiliar contexts. This helps ensure a smooth progression from the international GCSE and A-levels to Higher Education.

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At the Westminster  The Oxford AQA Subjects offered at the Westminster School:

Qualification Subject Code Subject Oxford AQA International  AS Level 9626 Business Oxford AQA International  AS Level 9636 Geography

Online Staffroom   OxfordAQA  Online Staffroom is a secure area of the  OxfordAQA  website that offers additional resources for approved  OxfordAQA  schools.  It includes full Schemes of Work, Classroom Activity Sheets, mock assessments as they become available, and subject-specific resources such as an Interactive Route Map to support  OxfordAQA  International GCSE Mathematics.

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All students select 7/8 IGCSE subjects in Year 9 and study them in Year 10 & 11. Ministry Arabic and Islamic Studies are subjects offered by the Ministry of       Education (MOE) Islamic A, Islamic B and Arabic-A (MOE) is mandatory for all students till Year 13. Arabic B is mandatory for all non- arabic speakers till Year 10.  The students will appear for exams in all the IGCSE subjects at the end of Year 11. Students who have already taken French /Urdu / Art and design in Year 9, can take the other subjects if they prefer. However, students who have not taken French/ Urdu/ Art and design in Year 9, cannot choose these subjects in year 10. No subject changes are permitted once the subjects are confirmed.

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First Language English Mathematics Moral Education Physical Education Islamic Education A & B / Life Skills (Non-IGCSE) Arabic A & B (Non-IGCSE – for all students) ** English as a Second Language

French Urdu Environmental Management Travel & Tourism English Literature Art and Design Global Perspectives

Computer Science Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Physics  Chemistry Biology Accounting Business Studies Economics Science (Double Award) Geography Enterprise English Literature  Psychology  Environmental Management

** Subject offered only in Year 11 based on the teachers discretion

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Secondary school certificates from Private Schools applying  the British   System  shall be equivalenced to the general secondary  certificate,  without specifying the courses, in accordance with the following general conditions: The student shall  pass five (5) subjects  in the general level courses  (GCSE level or IGCSE)  in one of the success grades (A*, A, B, C, D), including the following subjects: Mathematics. One of the science subjects (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) or a Double Science subject. English language or English Literature.

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The Key Stage 5 at The Westminster consists of Year 12 and 13 where the students take the AS / A level courses offered by the CAIE / PEARSON EDXCEL/OXFORD AQA Boards.  These 2 years help student develop a further insight into their potential careers and they are able to make a mature decision about the career they wish to follow.

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Cambridge Assessment
International Education
English
Physics
Biology
Accounting
Economics
Business studies
Information Technology
Psycholog y
Computer Science
Travel and Tourism
Global Perspectives
Geography
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Qualification
Mathematics
Chemistry
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United Arab Emirates
Ministry of Education
Arabic A
Islamic(Arabic)
Islamic(English)
Business Studies
Geography
AQAZ

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The Full form of IGCSE? ( International General Certificate of Secondary Education) Compulsory Subjects for IGCSE in  TWS,Dubai .( Maths  and English ) The CAIE exam board stands for?  (Cambridge assessment international examination) Which of the two IGCSE language subjects are offered in TWS  ( Spanish, French,Urdu ) Key Stage 5  consists of Years …….. ( Years 12 & 13 ) Name the 3 boards we follow at TWS How many subjects are students expected to complete for their equivalency? Which times of the year do we conduct board exams (and for which board)? At the end of which year are students expected to appear for their IGCSE examinations?

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Curriculum 
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Cambridge Assessment International Education

Pearson Edexcel Curriculum
Pearson Edexcel

Mathematics
Moral Education
Physical Education

Urdu
Environmental Management
Travel & Tourism
English Literature
Art and Design
Global Perspectives
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Computer Science
Information and Communication Technology

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Physics 
Chemistry
Biology
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Science

Double Award)
Geography
Enterprise
English Literature 
Psychology 
Environmental Management

Equivalency
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