IGCSE
IGCSE Overview
- IGCSE prepare students for life
- CAIE design programmes that stretch, challenge and inspire students of all abilities.
- It is widely recognized by universities and employers around the world.
AS and A Level
AS and A Level subject options;
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Block |
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Mathematics/Biology Physics Chemistry Computer Science |
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Grade Breakdown
Kindergarten
Early Years Foundation Stage
(National Curriculum for England)
Grades 1 - 8
Grades 1 to 8: Enriched curriculum leading to CBSE and CAIE(IGCSE) pathways.
Most subjects are aligned to international curriculum standards and UAE regulations. This allows easy transition for students who opt for the CBSE or the IGCSE programme after Grade 8.
Students opting for CBSE continue Grade 9, starting April.
Students opting for IGCSE, start their course from September.
Students transitioning to IGCSE from CBSE, after Grade 8, continue CBSE from April to June.
Starting September, they will move to the IGCSE stream on school records and KHDA records.
Grades 9 - 12
CBSE curriculum with subject options available from Grade 11.
Years 10 and 11 (NCE CAIE)
2-year IGCSE programme.
The equivalence in age and curriculum will enable transition from Grade 8 CBSE to Year 10 NCE/CAIE directly.
Year 12 and Year 13
2-year A Level Programme
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Meet the AS Team
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Subjects Offered
Compulsory IGCSE Subjects
Compulsory Non IGCSE
English
Mathematics
Islamic/Global Perspective
Arabic
MEP
UAE SST
PE
Global Futures (Singularity University)
Genius Hour
Block 1
Block 2
ICT
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Business Studies
ICT
Economics
Business studies
Biology
Chemistry
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Assessment Pattern
Subjects
Assessment Pattern
Time Duration
Marks
Weightage (%)
English First Language
Paper 1 (Reading)
2hr
80
50%
Paper 2 (Writing and composition)
2hr
80
50%
Course work portfolio
Written assignment
80
Mathematics (Extended)
Paper 2
1hr 30 min
70
35%
Paper 4
2hr 30min
130
65%
Global Perspective
Component 1 (Written examination)
1 hr 15 min
70
35%
Component 2 (Individual Report)
60
30%
Component 3 Team Project
70
35%
Islamiyat
Paper 1
1 hr 30 min
50
50%
Paper 2
1 hr 30 min
50
50%
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Paper 2 (MCQ)
45 min
40
30%
Paper 4 (Theory)
1hr 15 min
80
50%
Paper 6 (ATP)
1 hr
40
20%
ICT
Paper 1
2hr
100
40%
Paper 2
2hr 30 min
80
30%
Paper 3
2hr 30 min
80
30%
Business Studies
Paper 1 (Short answers and data response)
1hr and 30min
80
50%
Paper 2 (Case Study)
1 hr and 30min
80
50%
Economics
Paper 1 (MCQ)
45 min
30
30%
Paper 2 (Structured)
2hr 15 min
90
70%
IGCSE Results 2023
We're thrilled to unveil the outstanding results of our incredible CAIE IGCSE students!
- 100% Overall pass rate
- 65% of students have scored A* - B
- 87% of students have scored A* - C
IGCSE
Video Overviews
Hear what our principal Ms. Fatima Martin has to say about the International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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Now offering CBSE and IGCSE curriculum options
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Launching the IGCSE program
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More curriculum options
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Subject Options
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