Ks4 curriculum 2014 2015

The Regent’s School Bangkok Home of Well-rounded Leaders for the Future IGCSE Options

Year 9 Subject Options

Welcome

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Mr David Jones - Deputy Head Secondary Mr Gareth Ansell – Head of Key Stage 4

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Purpose of today’s meeting

● To give information about the next two years of school for Year 9 ● Explain the IGCSE system ● Have a chance to ask questions ● Find out about the many options available

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Life goals and career ambitions

Moving from Year 9 to 10

Specialised university degree More specialised subject chooice for IB Key Stage 4 - Reduced number of subjects as students make choices about IGCSE Key Stage 3- Wide range of subject make a broad curriculum based on the English National Curriculum IGCSE Options

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▪ Internationally valuable qualification ▪Follow on from Key Stage 3 curriculum ▪Great foundation for International Baccalaureate

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Core Subjects Core Subjects – everyone must study ▪English ▪Science ▪Mathematics ▪Physical Education ▪Thai (Compulsory for Thai Nationals)

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Optional Subjects • Students choose from a range of optional subjects to make sure they get a broad education which will prepare them for the IB Programme.

• They can study up to 4 subjects in addition to the core • They can have additional support lessons built in to the timetable if they need to develop their English or need help in another subject.

• The aim is to get the best results they can from a good range of subjects IGCSE Options

Optional Subjects Accounting

Subjects offered based on demand

Art

Business Studies

Design & Technology

Drama

Economics

Geography

Global Perspectives

History

ICT

Mandarin

French

Music

PE IGCSE

Thai

Supported Study

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Study Support â–Ş Study support is a course where students can be helped and mentored by a teacher as part of their curriculum. It is available to all students regardless of their other subject choices â–Ş Aim is to get the best results from a smaller number of students IGCSE Options

Example Curriculum Subject

Periods each Week

Number of IGCSEs

English

6

2

Maths

6

1

Science

8

3

PE

2

History

4

1

Art

4

1

Business

4

1

Global Perspectives

4

1

Tutor Time & Assembly

2 Total GCSEs

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10

Example Curriculum Subject

Periods each Week

Number of IGCSEs

English

6

2

Maths

6

1

Science Double award

8

2

PE

2

ICT

4

1

Thai

4

1

Business

4

1

Supported Study

4

Tutor Time & Assembly

2 Total GCSEs

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8

Next Steps for you and your child....

▪ Start to think about what subjects you might want to choose ▪ Talks have taken place today to give information to the whole of Year 9 ▪ A form will be issued so your child can indicate what subjects he or she is interested in ▪ Talk to teachers to see whether they think the course is suitable for your child ▪ Talk with your children so that the decision is jointly reached IGCSE Options

What else does Year 10 and 11 hold?

Key stage 4 is a 2 year course. Students should expect to sit examination in all their subjects In Year 11 Taking subjects early outside school is not a good idea as it disrupts the 2 year course and is expensive There are many opportunities throughout the course to enhance students’ experience of school and develop them as global citizens.

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Leadership and Adventure?

There are many opportunities for students to develop their character through Round Square

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Careful pastoral support Throughout Year 10 and 11 students are monitored closely and supported by a tutor The tutor helps each student through a challenging and exciting time in their life Tutors are overseen by Head of Key Stage 4 Tutors play an active part in developing their tutees study habits IGCSE Options

Thank You

The options fair begins at 3.00 on the ground floor Hall Q&A IGCSE Options