The Foundation IGCSE Programme

The Foundation IGCSE Programme is a two year course which covers Grades 7 and 8. It is designed to provide a transition from primary education and build a foundation for the IGCSE course followed in Grades 9 and 10.

In order for them to start to specialise in their IGCSEs and then yet further in the IB Diploma Programme, the students experience a broad curriculum in the following subjects:

English

Mathematics

Science

Asian or European Modern Language - Chinese, Spanish, Indonesian/Malay, Tamil, Hindi, Home Languages*

Geography, History

Art, Drama, Music, Design & Technology

Physical Education

Religious Education

Wellbeing Education

SJI International adheres to the principle of continuous formative assessment. Homework is set and marked on a regular basis. We also hold a parents’ conference at the school. There are no formal or full end of year examinations for Grades 7 and 8 with individual subjects adopting a comprehensive system of assessment throughout the year, which may include a “big test” towards the end of the respective grade. Regularly throughout the year parents receive Assessment Snapshots which indicate a student’s progress against standards for each subject. These culminate in a summative report at the end of the year. The snapshots are complemented by regular Parent Students Teacher conferences throughout the year.

*(additional fees apply)