Cambridge International A-Level Programme Subject Selection Processes and Procedures

Year 11 (Grade 10) students will begin learning about the Cambridge International A-Level Programme during Semester one of their Year 11 (Grade 10) year. Please see the timetable below. This timetable outlines items to be focused on for subject selection and career focuses, and sets deadlines for information to be shared with parents.

During Semester two, Year 11 (Grade 10) students will be introduced to the di erent programmes of study o ered at RGS Vietnam, and the various course options that all students have. Additionally, students will be researching and considering careers options to better inform them of how their future goals might impact their subject selection processes. These subject selection and careers-focused sessions will occur either during subject group classes or scheduled Friday homeroom times and invitation to special presentations. The A-Level Programme Coordinator schedules these days and times into the overall homeroom calendars and coordinates the course presentations with the appropriate teachers and the careers focused events with the University Counsellor (UC). These are required components of the Year 11 (Grade 10) Homeroom pastoral programme.

Procedures:

Year 11 (Grade 10) students will:

• Complete a subject pre-survey during Semester 1

• Attend the A-Level Subject Selection events in Semester 2

• Participate in the A-Level Taster Day in Semester 2.

• Have their A-Level subject selection be finalised and approved by the A-Level Programme Coordinator by 24th March.

Parent meetings:

• Information about Subject Selection Process

• Workshop on Selecting subjects: Matching interests with university requirements

• Subject Selection evening *required*