IGCSE Programme

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a balanced international curriculum conducted by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). The curriculum is suitable for students of all nationalities and all levels of ability. It provides an ideal preparation for higher level courses such as GCE, 'A' level, SAT, ACT and IB.

IGCSE is offered by schools in over 120 countries. It is recognized as equivalent to the British 'O' level and as a qualification for matriculation by Universities in many countries. The examination is typically taken at the end of two years, in Grade X.

IGCSE Subject Options 2010-2011

IGCSE provides a broad study programme by drawing subjects from 5 areas:

• Languages
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• Creative, Technical and Vocational

A student who takes examination in a minimum of 5 subjects qualifies for the IGCSE certificate. The ICE Certification (International Certificate of Education) is awarded by the CIE for the recommended combination of subjects in the IGCSE examinations. At Indus, all students are required to prepare for this certification.

ICE is a group award of the IGCSE that requires the study of subjects drawn from 5 different IGCSE subject groups. A student must take at least 7 subjects, including 2 languages and 1 subject from each of the other subject groups given below.

Subjects offered under each group at Indus are:

Group 1 : Languages:

First Language - English, Korean (Self Taught)

Second (or working) Language - English

Foreign Language - Hindi, French, Spanish

Group 2 : Humanities and Social Sciences:

Economics, Geography, History, English Literature

Group 3 : Sciences:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Group 4 : Mathematics

 International Mathematics, Additional Mathematics

Group 5 : Creative, Technical and Vocational:

Art & Design, Business Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Music, Enterprise, Accounting

Group 6 : Accounts and Enterprise:

• Distinction – Grade A or above in 5 subjects and Grade C or above in 2 subjects
• Merit - Grade C or above in 5 subjects and Grade F or above in 2 subjects
• Pass – Grade G or above in atleast 7 subjects.

We recommend our students to take 9 subjects to enhance their possibilities of achieving the best results.

More information on the IGCSE can be found at www.cie.org.uk