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

[Audio] Objectives A brief overview Programmes and qualifications Curriculum Examinations At The Westminster Support for teachers Useful links.

[Audio] National Curriculum for England (NCfE) 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)..

[Audio] Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) 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..

[Audio] Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) 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 Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Level)- Year 12-13 (16-19 years old).

[Audio] CAIE Curriculum 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 recognized 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..

[Audio] Pearson | Edexcel Pearson Edexcel is the brand name for academic and general qualifications from Pearson, including GCSEs and A levels. Edexcel began as an awarding organization following the merger of London Examinations and BTEC in 1996. After Pearson became the awarding organization 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..

[Audio] Pearson Edexcel Curriculum 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 organization 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..

[Audio] (9 – 1) Grading Scale The new nine-point grading scale (9–1) was introduced by the UK government to raise standards and recognize top-performing students..

[Audio] Pearson | Edexcel At the Westminster Pearson Edexcel Subjects offered: GCSE: French, Urdu, Psychology. International GCSE: Accounting IAL: Chemistry (AS Level), Chemistry (A Level), Mathematics (AS Level), Mathematics (A Level) AS: Accounting (AS Level) AL: Accounting (A Level) GCE: Arabic.

[Audio] ResultsPlus Direct ResultsPlus is a free online results analysis tool for teachers that gives a detailed breakdown of the students' performance in Edexcel exams. 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.

[Audio] Oxford AQA 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 organizations: 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 based on their subject knowledge..

[Audio] Oxford AQA Curriculum 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 standards. Oxford AQA developed a range of resources for each specification. For Science and Mathematics this includes Exampro – a tool for customizing 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 emphasize 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..

[Audio] Oxford AQA Curriculum At the Westminster The Oxford AQA Subjects offered at the Westminster School: 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..

[Audio] IGCSE – Key Points All students select 5 subjects (One science at least) at the end of Year 9 and study them in Year 10 & 11. Social studies, 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. Students taking French /Urdu / Art and design in Year 9, if they wish to choose another language/alternative subject they can do so. 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..

[Audio] Subjects Offered Compulsory First Language English Mathematics Moral Education Physical Education Social studies (Year 10) 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 English Literature Art and Design Global Perspectives Geography Enterprise Psychology Physics Chemistry Biology Combined Science (Double Award) Accounting Business Studies Economics IGCSE PE Students have to opt 1 of these subjects Computer Science Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

[Audio] Equivalency 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..

[Audio] Key Stage 5 – Years 12 and Year 13 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 EDEXCEL/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..

[Audio] The subjects offered in Key Stage 5 are: Cambridge Assessment International Education; English, Physics, Biology, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Information Technology, Psychology, Computer Science, Travel and Tourism. Pearson Qualification; Mathematics, Chemistry. AQA; Business Studies, Geography. United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education; Arabic A, Islamic Arabic, Islamic English.

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