2015
International School Eerde
International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (Forms 4 and 5)
Introduction
Examination system
Our belief is that every single child is
Forms 4 and 5 at International School
excellent preparation for the next stage of
unique. Education at International School
Eerde lead up to ICE (International
their academic journey or their transition
Eerde is aimed at the realisation of each
Certificate of Education) offered by
into employment. Although the IGCSE
individual’s full potential. We strive to
Cambridge University. Cambridge IGCSE
subjects and examinations are offered at
ensure our students are the best they
is the world’s most popular international
two levels: CORE and EXTENDED, we do
can be and achieve success in all that
curriculum for 14-16 year olds leading
place the emphasis on the extended level.
they do during their time with us. We
to globally recognised and valued
monitor student progress carefully and
qualifications. Cambridge IGCSE is taken
Some subjects have a teacher assessed
the curriculum and lessons are adapted
in over 160 countries worldwide and the
section (e.g. projects, orals, coursework
accordingly to meet the learning needs of
IGCSEs are widely recognised by higher
and practicals in sciences) as well as a
each student. We encourage parents to
education institutions and employers
written examination. Target grades are
monitor their child’s progress by using our
around the world as evidence of academic
set for each student and their progress
electronic system.
ability. IGCSE has been recognised by
is measured against these grades. The
many countries as equivalent to their
subjects available in IGCSE are divided
national examinations. The system is
into groups by the Cambridge Board.
recognised as equivalent to GCSE in
Students with another A-language will be
the UK. Cambridge IGCSE encourages
offered the opportunity to be examined in
learner- centered and enquiry- based
this language, providing the language is
approaches to learning. It develops
examined by the IGCSE.
learners’ skills in creative thinking, enquiry
and problem solving, giving learners
Compulsory subjects
Languages
Humanities
Vocational
English (including english literature)
German A
Geography
Art
Maths
German B
History
Ict
Global perspectives
French A
Economics
Business studies
Coordinated sciences
French B
Spanish A
Spanish B
AS levels: Travel&Tourism and
Dutch A
Global Perspectives*
Dutch B
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*Dutch learners can follow a comparison to the Dutch HAVO
by adding two AS levels. IGCSE Global Perspectives will then
be taken off the list of compulsory subjects. For more
information please contact the coordinator.
International School Eerde
International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (Forms 4 and 5)
To encourage students to study a broad
emotional aspects of learning. A range
• Reflective as learners. developing
range of subjects, those students who
of extra-curricular activities including
their ability to learn: Cambridge
obtain certificates in 8 subjects including
educational visits and celebration
learners understand themselves as
two from group 1 and one or more from
assemblies provide opportunities for
learners. They are concerned with the
each of the other groups, will receive an
students to achieve and excel beyond the
processes as well as the products
extra certificate: International Certificate
classroom.
of their learning and develop the
of Education (ICE). This is awarded
awareness and strategies to be
at different levels: pass, merit and
lifelong learners.
distinction, depending on the individual
An IGCSE learner is:
grades obtained. The merit level involves
•Confident in working with information at least 5 grades C.
• Innovative and equipped for new
and ideas- their own and those
and future challenges: Cambridge
of others: Cambridge learners are
learners welcome new challenges and
There are a considerable number of
confident, secure in their knowledge.
meet them resourcefully, creatively
possible combinations and it is essential
Unwilling to take things for granted
and imaginatively. They are capable
for a potential candidate to select a
and ready to take intellectual risks.
of applying their knowledge and
combination of subjects in consultation
They are keen to explore and evaluate
understanding to solve new and
with subject teachers and the careers
ideas and arguments in a structured,
unfamiliar problems. They can adapt
counselor.
critical and analytical way. They are
flexibly to new situations requiring
able to communicate and defend
new ways of thinking.
Students who enter at the beginning
views and opinions as well as respect
or through-out the school year will be
those of others.
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assessed during before they enter the
school resulting in advice for student and
• Responsible for themselves.
parents/guardians. For students entering
responsive to and respectful of others:
Eerde with little or no command of the
Cambridge learners take ownership
English language an English Language
of their learning, set targets and
course is obligatory. This course is not
insist on intellectual integrity. They
included in the school fee.
are collaborative and supportive.
They understand that their actions
Students have a form teacher who is their
have impacts on others and on the
weekly point of contact and who supports
environment They appreciate the
each student in their academic progress
importance of culture, context and
as well as taking care of the social and
community.
Our Vision and Mission
“International School Eerde is an inclusive institution that welcomes all on a non-discriminatory basis regardless of race, creed,
colour, religion, national origin, gender, ethnic background or philosophy. The vision of International School Eerde to provide a safe
environment in which all students achieve high academic success, demonstrate critical thinking skills and become responsible and
compassionate global citizens prepared for their next stage of life.”