IGCSE / Pre-Sixth Form Diploma

Progression in Secondary School:

Over the two year course, students prepare for the International General Certificate of School Education (IGCSE) in most subjects. This externally-set and assessed qualification is an essential requirement for all students in such a school system; the quality of grades achieved will determine the individual’s options for subsequent study, and may inform students about their own potential, strengths and preferences. Our Year 10 and 11 (Grade 9 and 10) programmes are specifically designed to prepare students for our IB Diploma & A-level programmes in Year 12 (Grade 11).

Attendance:

Attendance must be a priority for Year 10 & 11 (Grade 9 & 10) students throughout the two years of their Pre-Sixth Form and IGCSE courses. They are constantly involved in preparing for and completing internal controlled assessments. They are also involved in essential practical work in some subjects which cannot be recuperated if a lesson is missed, during both on Campus and online instruction.

Studying within a small class is an invaluable advantage for any student; we have also been able to o er certain options for each IGCSE group, and the number of subjects available will naturally increase as the Secondary School expands. Some of our Year 10 and 11 (Grade 9 and 10) students may also enjoy an hour of supervised Independent Study Time, when they have an opportunity to study quietly.

Curriculum:

RGSV IGCSE and Pre-Sixth Form programmes are specifically designed to prepare students for our IB Diploma & Cambridge A-Level Programmes in Years 12 and 13 (Grades 11 and 12). The majority of our students will be studying for IGCSE awards, including a double award for Science. Specific details of each course vary for each subject: as new initiatives are introduced, changes arise which impact the structure of a particular syllabus. This IGCSE subject guide incorporating each subject shows the combined weighting of internal controlled assessments and external examinations, along with any other relevant details regarding assessment.

Year 9 (Grade 8) students will begin learning about their Year 10 (Grade 9) International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) choices during Semester Two of Year 9 (Grade 8) with items to be focused on for subject selection and career focuses, as well as sets deadlines for information to be shared by sta with students and parents.

During Semester Two, Year 9 (Grade 8) students will be introduced to the di erent subjects o ered at RGS Vietnam, and the di erent pathways that students have. Additionally, students start to research and consider career options for the future to better inform them of how their future goals might impact their subject selection processes. These subject-selection and careers-focused sessions will occur during the scheduled Friday PSHE times as well as invitation to special presentations. The Head of Secondary in coordination with the Head of Departments schedules these days and times into the overall homeroom calendars and coordinates the subject presentations with the appropriate teachers and the careers-focused events with the University Counsellor (UC). These are required components of the Year 9 (Grade 8) PSHE & pastoral programme.

Procedures:

Year 9 (Grade 8 ) students will:

• Complete a subject pre-survey at the start of Semester 2.

• Attend the Year 10 (Grade 9) / IGCSE Subject Selection events in Semester 2.

• Have their subject selection finalised and approved by the Head of Secondary by 1st May. (Subsequently, two full days for the Head of Secondary will be scheduled to hold meetings with parents and students as required).

Subject selection will take place on 1st April. Should an option reach its maximum capacity then: Firstly, students will be asked to volunteer to move to their second choice.

If still oversubscribed, then the Head of Secondary will assign the group randomly.

Procedures for changing Subject Selection after 1st April: Students who would like to make changes to their subject selection after 1st April confirmations will need to do the following: st April and end of semester students should speak with the Head of Secondary, and parents will need to confirm the requested change via email.

• If a change request occurs during the summer break, students in combination with parents will need to email the Secondary O ce to request the change. The Head of Secondary will confirm at the start of

• During Semester 1 of the Year 10 (Grade 9) students will have 2 weeks to make a subject selection change. In order to make the

Have attended at least 3 lessons of the subject under consideration

Have a valid justification for the change. Complete a subject change form that will need to be signed by: Teachers teaching the classes connected to the change

There will be no subject changes after the Autumn Break of Year 10 (Grade 9) unless exceptional circumstances are brought to the attention of the Head of Secondary. Any consideration of changes will be at the discretion and consultation of the Head of Secondary.

Procedures for Subject Selection for new students:

• New students will make their choices from 1st May by submitting their June and confirmation will be

• If they have been enrolled for the next academic year at RGSV before 1st March then they will be invited to attend the subject selection

• New students will make their choices by submitting their subject August. Confirmation will be made August and by the start of the new academic year.