Plan for the academic
Session 2013-14
IGCSE / AS / A Level Orientation
31-10-2013
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AL HAMDULILLAH,
Is a fully approved CIE centre
licenced to conduct
IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations.
Our official Centre number is AE 072
NB: Students have to present their certificate to get all these
concessions
Al Ansar International School always motivates
students to achieve the highest goals.
 For the session 2013-14, the school has decided to
give special fee concessions to students as a token
of appreciation for their performance.
 Students who display outstanding performance in the
final IGCSE / AS / A level examinations, will be
eligible for fee discounts.
IGCSE
Symbol
Discount per symbol
A*
300 Dhs.
A
200 Dhs.
AS Level
Symbol
Discount per symbol
a
400 Dhs.
b
300 Dhs.
A Level
A
500 Dhs.
B
400 Dhs.
Remember!
Rewards are only for students
who will continue their studies in
AS / A level with
Al Ansar International.
IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
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The world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to
16 year olds.
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Taught in over 10 000 schools in more than 140 countries.
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Offered by over 2100 UK schools & 95 Schools in the U.A.E.
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Over 70 subjects available – can be taken in any combination.
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Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem
solving.
IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Excellent preparation for advanced study.
 Assessment options for learners of different
abilities.
 Internationally recognised qualifications.
 Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to
GCSE in the UK
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“Cambridge IGCSE provided me with the
challenges I needed to prepare myself for the
next stage in my life.”
Bilal Ahmed Ansari, former Cambridge IGCSE student,
Al Ansar International School, Sharjah
The IGCSE program begins in Grade 9 and is completed
at the end of Grade 11. (3 years of IGCSE )
› This provides students with sufficient time to prepare for the
final IGCSE examinations at the end of Grade 11.
So why don’t we offer IGCSE in 2 years at Al Ansar
Intl’ School?
› Because International Standard of the Universities
demand 12 years of School Education for further
studies, so to meet that level we offer IGCSE in Grade11 and AS/A-Level in Grade-12.
CIE conducts IGCSE exams in 2 series per
academic year.
Series 1 – May/June.
Series 2 – Oct/Nov,
The students who want to appear for additional
subjects that are not being offered at the school
can write their exams in the Oct/Nov series.
Insha-Allah, the current Gr 11 students will sit for
the final IGCSE exams in the May/June, 2014
series.
All the students must appear in 6 IGCSE subjects
being offered at the school.
We STRONGLY discourage students who seek to
“drop” subjects.
COMPLETION OF SYLLABUS
Grade 9
(1st Year of IGCSE)
Grade 10
(2nd Year of IGCSE)
Grade 11
(3rd Year of IGCSE)
30% of IGCSE Syllabus.
The students will be evaluated on the entire years
portion in the Final Examination.
Passing Percentage is 50%.
45% of IGCSE Syllabus.
The students will be evaluated on the portion of Gr-9
& 10. In other words, students will complete 75% of
the IGCSE syllabus by the end of Grade 10.
Passing Percentage is 50%.
25% of IGCSE Syllabus.
The Grade 11 students will be evaluated on the
portion of Gr-9, 10 & 11 in the First Term Exams.
For registering in Extended Subjects, a mark of 60%
is required in the First Term Exams.
COMPLETION OF SYLLABUS
Accounting / Business Studies / Economics
Grade 10
(2nd Year of IGCSE)
Grade 11
(3rd Year of IGCSE)
65% of IGCSE Syllabus.
The students will be evaluated on the portion of Gr 10 at the end of year.
Passing Percentage is 50%.
35% of IGCSE Syllabus.
The Grade 11 students will be evaluated on the
portion of Gr -10 & 11 in the First Term Exams.
For IGCSE exam registration, a mark of 60% is
required in the First Term Exams.
IGCSE Subjects
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English (9-11)
Computer Studies (9-11)
Mathematics (9-11)
Physics (9-11)
Chemistry (9-11)
Biology (9-11)
Accounting (10-11)
Economics (10-11)
Business Studies (10-11)
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Ministry
Subjects
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Arabic
Religion
Social Studies
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IGCSE Subjects
1. English
Ministry
Subjects
2. Computer Studies
1. Arabic
3. Mathematics
2. Religion
4. Physics
3. Social Studies
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5. Chemistry
6. Biology
All above
mentioned
subjects are
compulsory
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Science Stream
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Commerce Stream
1. English
1. English
2. Computer Studies
2. Computer Studies
3. Mathematics
3. Mathematics
4. Physics
4. Accounting
5. Chemistry
5. Economics
6. Biology
6. Business Studies
Ministry Subjects:
1. Arabic & 2. Religion
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Deadline for
changing the
subjects is
30/09/2014
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Science Stream
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Commerce Stream
1. English
1. English
2. Computer Studies
2. Computer Studies
3. Mathematics
3. Mathematics
4. Physics
4. Accounting
5. Chemistry
5. Economics
6. Biology
6. Business Studies
Ministry Subjects:
1. Arabic & 2. Religion
Deadline for
extended/core
selection is
30/01/2014
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Maturity level not yet adapted for the commerce
subjects?
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In Gr 9 the students are undertaking 3 separate
subjects of sciences. (Gr 8 – Combined).
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Eliminates confusion and gives the student
some time to decide which field to pursue.
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Universities require a minimum of 6 subjects for entry.
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Some countries require a minimum of 8 IGCSE subjects for
university entry.
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In addition to the 6 subjects offered at the school, students can
take an additional 2 subjects either in Gr 10 or Gr 11:
› OCT/NOV or MAY/JUNE Exam Series.
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Advisable for students to write the 2 subjects in different series.
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Very difficult for students to write 8 subjects in 1 series!
List of additional subjects offered:
1. First Language Arabic / Foreign Language
Arabic
2. Environmental Management
3. Sociology
4. Travel & Tourism
5. Etc.
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Full list of subjects available on the CIE
website.

Taken by over 175 000 learners in more than 125
countries.
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Over 55 subjects available.
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Develops deep understanding, independent
learning and constructive thinking skills.

Flexible programmes.
• Internationally recognised qualifications.
• Variety of assessment methods being used (Practicals).
• Accepted by universities worldwide, including all UK
universities.
• Accepted by over 450 US universities including
Harvard, Yale, MIT and Stanford.
• A passport to success at university and in employment.
“Studying Cambridge International A Levels gave me
invaluable preparation for my further studies. .
Abdallah Maged, former Cambridge learner,
Al Ansar International School, Sharjah
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Cambridge Subjects
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Ministry Subjects
o Physics
 Arabic
o Chemistry
 Religion
o Biology
o Mathematics
o Applied ICT
o Accounting
o Economics
o Business Studies
School offers A Level
subjects in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology &
Mathematics.
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As part of the Grade 12 Annual School fee,
students will be covered for the following:
2 (two) AS level subjects
or
1 (one) A level subject
STUDENTS MAY REGISTER FOR EXTRA
SUBJECTS AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
There are a number of possible subject combinations
that students can opt for (whereby Annual school fee
will cover 2 AS level or 1 A level in each option).
Students can choose any of the following five
combinations:
2 AS Level Subjects or 1 A Level (No Extra Costs)
B. 3 AS Level Subjects (Additional 6000 Dhs)
C. 2 A Level Subjects (Additional 8000 Dhs)
D. 1 A Level & 1 AS Level (Additional 6000 Dhs)
A.
Additional Information:
 Some universities in the UAE accept 2 AS level
subjects which can include AS Arabic.
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Easier for students to get accepted if they write AS
Arabic and focus on other more difficult AS
subjects:
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NB: THIS APPLIES TO ARAB STUDENTS
WANTING TO STUDY IN THE UAE!!
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Students MUST write the AS level Arabic in the
same academic year as Gr 12. (OCT/NOV
session)
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Parent’s responsibility to determine requirements
for University Entry.
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Students must complete a minimum of 12 years of
school education in order to be considered for
admission.
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Ministry attests the Statement of Results and the
School’s Report on the students’ grades in Arabic &
Religion.
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Al Ansar Intl’ School caters for generic minimum
needs, which are – 6 IGCSE plus 2 AS level subjects.
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Find out which universities
recognise Cambridge
qualifications at:
www.cie.org.uk/recognition
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You can search by country and
by qualification.
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Cambridge has a team of staff
dedicated to extending
university recognition of
Cambridge qualifications.
1.
Cambridge International Certificate of
Education Awards (ICE)
2.
Sheikh Maktoum Outstanding Cambridge
Learner Awards, UAE.
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Cambridge ICE is the group award of the International
General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and
requires the study of subjects drawn from the five
different IGCSE subject groups.
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It gives schools the opportunity to benefit from offering
a broad and balanced curriculum by recognising the
achievements of students who pass examinations in at
least seven subjects, including two languages, and one
subject from each of the other subject groups.
The Cambridge IGCSE subjects are grouped into
five curriculum areas:
Group I: Languages
› First Language/ Second Language/ Foreign Language
› English, Arabic, etc.
Choose as the additional Subject
Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences
› Islamiyat, Environmental management, Economics, etc.
Group III: Sciences
› Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
Group IV: Mathematics
Group V: Creative, Technical and Vocational
› Computer Studies, Business Studies, etc.
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Candidates can qualify for Cambridge ICE
over two sessions provided they take place
during a period of 13 months.
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Science students have an advantage as they
can cover all of the 5 categories.
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www.cie.org.uk
The Cambridge IGCSE subjects are grouped into
five curriculum areas:
Group I: Languages
› First Language/ Second Language/ Foreign Language
› English, Arabic, etc.
Choose as the additional Subject
Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences
› Islamiyat, Environmental management, Economics, etc.
Group III: Sciences
› Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
Group IV: Mathematics
Group V: Creative, Technical and Vocational
› Computer Studies, Business Studies, etc.
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This is an award for both the student and the school.
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Now includes additional subjects that were not on the top
subject list . e.g. Environmental Management.
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Students who reach a level of standard marks defined as
outstanding in any subject will now receive a high
achievement award.
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Winners will be announced in January of the new year.
The award applies to the following categories:
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Top in the World for Cambridge IGCSE.
Top in the World for Cambridge International AS Level.
Top in the UAE for Cambridge IGCSE.
Top in the UAE for Cambridge International AS Level.
Top in the UAE for Cambridge International A Level.
Highest Achievement in Cambridge IGCSE.
Best Across Seven, Eight, Nine Cambridge IGCSE subjects
for each emirate.
Best across Three and Four Cambridge AS levels subjects
for each emirate.
Best Across Three and Four Cambridge A level Subjects for
each emirate.
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Better recognition at University.
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Greater chance of acceptance into university.
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Helps in the application of Bursaries.
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Highlights the student as a high achiever.
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Improves the students resume (Job Seeking).
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Excellent for Self Confidence.
SUBJECTS
English
COORDINATOR
Ms Fatima Guman
Computer Studies Mr. Yawer Zeeshan
Mathematics
Physics / Bus. St.
/ Eco. / Dev. St.
Chemistry
Biology
E MAIL ADDRESS
fatimabibi@alansarschool.net
Yawarzeeshan@alansarschool.net
Ms. Samia Zaher
samiazaher@alansarschool.net
Mr. Rifaqat Ali
rifaqatali@alansarschool.net
Ms. Sabahat Mahmoud
sabahatmahmoud@alansarschool.net
Ms. Ayesha Sultana
ayeshasultana@alansarschool.net
Examination officer: Mr. Mohsin Mirza