SENIOR SCHOOL

Our Senior School delivers education to pupils in the four final years of secondary education.

From Year 10 to Year 13, our pupils are offered multiple opportunities to fulfill their individual potential and develop their talents academically and personally.

Curriculum

Our broad and balanced International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme in Years 10 and 11, enables pupils to explore their areas of interest in a nurturing and supportive environment where creative arts and sport support our holistic approach to education.

In Years 12 and 13, our International Baccalaureate Diploma and General Diploma programmes offer multiple subject options and combinations. Pupils fulfill the requirements for university entry while developing as principled, well-rounded lifelong learners and committed global citizens.

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a high-profile qualification provided by the University of Cambridge International Examinations Board (CIE).

An IGCSE is designed to be taught as a 2-year course. Exams are taken by pupils in Year 11 (US Grade 10) and are equivalent in standard to the UK GCSE and Cambridge International GCE O Level examinations.

The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum provides an excellent foundation for a range of higher-level courses, including the IB Diploma. It is recognised by schools, universities, and institutes around the world.

Cambridge IGCSE courses are designed to allow pupils to achieve high levels of academic and personal skills. They develop pupils’ confidence and a sense of responsibility, while encouraging reflection, innovation and engagement. The curriculum is flexible giving pupils the freedom to select the subjects that are right for them.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) has developed four different educational programmes. The IB Diploma Programme is a challenging 2-year curriculum aimed at pupils aged 16 to 19. This qualification is welcomed by leading universities around the world. At St. George’s, IB Diploma Programme’s main language of instruction is English.

The IB Diploma pupils develop their academic and personal strengths by:

• asking challenging questions

• learning how to learn

• developing a strong sense of their own identity and culture

• building communication skills and understanding of other cultures

One Year Pre-Diploma Programme

The Pre-Diploma Programme is a one-year course designed for pupils aged 15 to 16 who want to build a solid foundation before embarking on their two year Diploma programme.

It includes the study of subjects from the following groups: Language, Foreign Language, Humanities, Sciences,

Mathematics & Technology, and Arts. Physical Education is compulsory and all pupils follow a Life Skills course.

Pre-Diploma students are formally assessed throughout the year. The majority of pre-Diploma students take an IGCSE exam in English, Maths and French.