Welcome to St George’s International School, Luxembourg
Year 9 Option Evening Thursday 27th February 2014 6.30pm
I/GCSE. 14-16 Education at St George’s International School, Luxembourg
Headlines “GCSE’s 2013: Top grades fall for second year” BBC 22/08/13
I/GCSE Results HEADLINES:
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100% Pass rate 47% achieved one A*/A or more 89% achieved grade C or above 92% achieved 5 grades A-C
I/GCSE Results GRADE
NUMBER
A*
61
A
53
B
49
C
51
D
18
E
8
F
0
I/GCSE Results Number of Entries
% A-G Pass Rate
% A*/A Pass Rate
% A-C Pass Rate
% 5 A-C Pass Rate
2008
20
95%
0%
0%
0%
2009
51
98%
22%
55%
60%
2010
90
100%
16%
62%
80%
2011
123
98%
19%
70%
64%
2012
182
100%
44%
92%
95%
2013
240
100% (100%)
47% (11%)
89% (90%)
92% (90%)
2014
380
100%
11%
97%
97%
2015
280
100%
21%
79%
75%
A/S Results
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
E+
64%
77%
87%
100%
100%
A/B
23%
32%
40%
52%
75%
A2 Results
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
E+
90%
100%
100%
100%
100%
A/B
27%
55%
55%
52%
75%
Student Destinations 2011 Destination Canterbury
Course Art & Design
Luxembourg
Art & Design
Bangor
Biological Science
Brussels
Beauty
Swansea
Photography
Ohio, USA
Journalism
Oxford
Destination
Newcastle
Tourism and Event Management
Student Destinations 2012 Destination Copenhagen Business School
Course Business Management
University of Genoa
Biology
Erasmus, Rotterdam
Economics & Business Economics
Erasmus, Rotterdam
Economics & Business Economics
Sheffield University
Children, Families & Education
Queen Mary University
Chemistry
Lancaster University
Management & Entrepreneurship
Liverpool University
Nursing
Southampton University
Event Management
Hull University
Theatre & Performance
Student Destinations 2013 Destination Edinburgh University
Course Applied Sports Science
Lancaster University
Geography
Loughborough University
Mechanical Engineering
Maastricht University
Law
The Hague Business School
Hospitality Management
Erasmus University
Psychology
Brussels College of Advertising/Design
Publicity
Academica Italiana, Florence
Photography
Leuven, Brussels
Business Management
Norwich University of the Arts
Animation Studies
Recognition of I/GCSE • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (The old O Levels!) • Universally recognised • Recognised in EU as equivalent to national matriculation qualifications, (International Baccalaureate MYP) • Challenging and rigorous
What are I/GCSE courses? • • • • • •
Taken in over 125 countries with a choice of over 60 subjects Challenging and rigorous Allow for breadth of study and specialisation Natural progression onto A levels 2 year courses over years 10 & 11 Can be coursework or examination only based
Our I/GCSE courses • We offer a range of 4 ‘Compulsory’ subjects and 4 ‘Option’ subjects • A total of 10 examinations can be gained • Graded A* - U, with A* to C, seen as ‘good’ pass marks • 5 A* to C grades need to be achieved for progression into the Sixth form • English & Maths are expected to be passed at C or above and are required for most, if not all AS/A2 Levels • Grade B and above in a subject is required for progression onto the AS Level course • Entry into Sixth form could be 4 grade Bs plus English & mathematics.
Transition Management • Help and guidance to select the right option subjects • Staff will discuss with pupils and parents the suitability of the option subjects chosen • Taster lesson for subjects not on the Key Stage 3 curriculum. (19th & 20th March) • Stand alone Study Skills programme • Early identification of any issues • Progress check in first 6 weeks. Time to reflect and decide if the course is suitable • Parental calls and emails
Academic Monitoring • • • • • • •
Guidance to choice of courses and settling in period Target setting – Yellis Tutor time Support programme for students under-performing Regular assessment and reporting Provision for Gifted &Talented Mock exams
Communication • • • • • • •
Regular communication through school Newsletter Direct contact Student handbook Parent handbook Student planners Tutor groups and tutor liaison Mentoring program in Year 11
Teaching • Often small teaching groups. Minimum 5 students to run a course, maximum 20 • Highly qualified, dedicated staff • Some flexibility of structure of programme • Experienced I/GCSE teachers, assessors and examiners • Choice of examination boards
Courses for September 2014 Compulsory subjects • English language and literature • Mathematics. • Science (double award) • A core language. (French OR German) • Physical Education. (not examined) • SMSC. (not examined)
Option Courses for September 2014 • • • • •
A choice of 4 out of 12 possible subject areas The opportunity to study both French & German 6 humanities subjects offered The opportunity to study art, drama, music & PE For those with an interest in business; business studies, economics & ICT can all be selected
Courses offered for September 2014 Compulsory subjects English language and literature. • IGCSE with Cambridge International Examinations • These run together and 2, I/GCSEs awarded • IGCSE English Language and IGCSE English Literature are taught within the same timetable slot • Some non native English speakers will do IGCSE English Language only and not IGCSE English Literature. This constitutes just one IGCSE
Courses offered for September 2014 Compulsory subjects Mathematics All students will take a GCSE (or IGCSE) in Mathematics Students will take either the foundation or higher paper The higher paper will allow progression onto the AS / A2 courses • The top set will do an additional Mathematics qualification at IGCSE level • • • •
Courses offered for September 2014 Compulsory subjects • Science – double award. • All students will take the IGCSE double award in Science • The course includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics components • The double award is worth 2 IGCSEs • Students will take either the core or the extended paper. • The extended double award enables students to progress onto any (or all) of the sciences AS/A2 level • Majority of English schools offer the double award • Students will be taught, where possible, the 3 disciplines of Biology, Chemistry & Physics by specialised teachers
Courses offered for September 2014 Compulsory subjects Languages • One CORE language, has to be taken • German is also offered as an option so students wishing to study both languages will select French as their core • ASDAN
Courses offered for September 2014 CoPE (The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness) Qualification at Levels 1 & 2, widely used by mainstream establishments for students aged 13-16, within an option system Approximately 120 hours of work is Expected for this GCSE-sized qualification
Courses offered for September 2014 Students select a number of challenges from the CoPE Levels 1 & 2 Student book. The challenges are split into 12 modules: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Communication Citizenship and Community Sport and Leisure Independent Living The Environment Vocational and Diploma Preparation Health and Fitness Work Related Learning and Enterprise Science and Technology International Links Expressive Arts Beliefs and Values
Courses offered for September 2014 ASDAN CoPE levels 1 & 2 - Assessment Units • By building up a Portfolio of Evidence as they complete the various challenges, students develop their skills in the six CoPE units. Assessment units: • Working with Others • Improving own Learning & Performance • Problem Solving • Planning & Carrying out Research • Communication through Discussion
Courses offered for September 2014 Compulsory subjects (Not examined). • Physical Education. (PE). • Tutorial package that includes: SMSC – (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural education.) TFL (Teaching Future Leaders) Inspiring futures. Careers Guidance. Study Skills. Assemblies & guest speakers.
Option courses offered for September 2014 • • • • • •
Art Business Studies Drama Economics German Geography
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History ICT Media Studies Music PE Psychology
Option blocking Courses offered for September 2014 A
B
C
D
History
Geography
Economics
Psychology
Business Studies
German
Drama
ICT
Music
Art
PE
Media Studies
Entry Requirements • You have a strong interest in the subject. • You are good at it and committed to improvement. • It is required for A Level, then the university course you want to follow. (If you already know what or where you want to
study after A Levels, it is a good idea to look up the websites of the universities to see if they require certain subjects).
• NOT because your friends are doing it, you like the teacher or think its an ‘easy’ option.
When to choose? • Forms will be given to the students this evening. • They must be returned to Mrs Thomas by Monday 31st March 2014. • Talk to your teachers, ask about the course content and ask for their advice. • For subjects not offered at KS3, economics , business, media & psychology ‘taster’ lessons will be given before you hand in your choices. • External candidates should complete application form from Mrs Tranter.
Useful websites www.tfleducation.com www.inspiringfutures.org.uk www.cie.org.uk www.edexcel.org.uk www.ucas.com www.education.gov.uk/schools
Questions? Please now take the opportunity to walk around the hall, look at the subject displays, talk to the teachers and collect any information sheets you require. The subject teachers will be more than happy to give you more detailed information on the courses they offer.
Thank you for your time this evening.