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Assessment and Reporting

Assessment and Reporting

Parents can expect to receive information on progress in all subjects in two main ways:

  • Formal reports, which include Achievement grades specific to the education phase. In the Foundation IGCSE program, Grades 7 and 8 students’ progress in each subject is reported according to assessment criteria and graded A* to G. In the IGCSE program, Grades 9 and 10 students’ progress in each subject is reported according to the grades awarded by the examination board. That is, A* to G for CIE courses and 1 to 9 for AQA and EdExcel courses. In the IB program, Grades 11 and 12 students’ progress in each subject is reported on a 1-7 scale. Feedback on a student’s approaches to learning is also recorded on the report card.
  • Parent-Student-Teacher-Conferences
     

Approaches to Learning

Our staff has worked together to identify the characteristics of student learning approaches that align with the school’s, and the IB’s, pedagogy and approach to learning. The intention is to raise the expectations of our students by making explicit references to positive approaches, such as taking the initiative and actively participating in lessons.

Grades 7 and 8

All students follow a broad range of subjects taught by specialist teachers. Being exposed to a range of subjects enables students to make informed choices about their IGCSE options and ultimately the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

Grades 9 and 10

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international curriculum for 14 to 16 year-olds. It is an international curriculum that develops students’ skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving, and provides excellent preparation for the next stage in their education. The IGCSE course is externally examined at the end of two years of study. Students sit examinations in each of their chosen subjects.

Grade 10 Foundation Course

This is a one-year programme designed to provide students with the necessary fundamentals before they embark on the two-year IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. It provides students with an exposure to each of the six IB groups with a broad range of subjects including Mathematics, Science, English, Humanities, Languages, Computer Science, Drama, Music or Art, and Physical Education. Student who hold Singaporean/Permanent Resident status will be required to sit an Additional Language examination at the end of the course.

Grades 11 and 12

The two-year IB Diploma Programme is an academically challenging, rewarding and highly-respected qualification, recognised by universities around the world. IB Diploma Programme students are valued for their high academic standards, in addition, the IB Learner Profile helps students to become critical thinkers who are open-minded, resilient and reflective and have a greater understanding of the wider world. In order to achieve the IB Diploma, all students study six subjects: three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level from 6 categories; 2 Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities and the Arts. In addition, students write an Extended Essay and follow a critical thinking course entitled Theory of Knowledge. We also encourage our students to become involved in school and community activities through the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) required element of the programme.

IB General Regulations

🔗 The IB general regulations can be accessed here.

Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)

CAS is an integral part of the IB Diploma programme in Grades 11 and 12.