International general certificate of education

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is designed for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language and who want to consolidate their understanding in order to progress in their education or career. Through their studies, learners will improve their ability to understand and use English in a range of situations. 

The aim is to achieve a level of practical communication ideal for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study.

Our Mathematics course covers the key topics of Number, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics. Students will learn how to use numerical skills, both in a purely mathematical way and in real-life situations – developing problem-solving skills by translating problems in mathematical or non-mathematical contexts into a process or a series of mathematical processes. As such, they will learn how to use algebra to set up and solve problems, how to construct and use graphs, and how to use basic ideas of probability. Students will also learn the properties of angles, together with the basics of how to use a ruler, compass and protractor appropriately.

This examination consists of two papers worth 100 marks each, each being assessed through a 2-hour examination.

This course will give students a good grounding of biological facts, terminology, concepts, principles, as well as teaching them practical techniques, how to evaluate biological information, how to appreciate the practical nature of biology and how to analyse, interpret and evaluate data and experimental methods. Over the course of the two years, they will develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context, while laying the foundations for further study in the biological sciences. It’s a course that focuses on five main topics: the nature and variety of living organisms, structures and functions in living organisms, reproduction and inheritance, ecology and the environment, and the use of biological resources.

This examination includes two papers:

• Paper 1 (2hr, 110 marks)

• Paper 2 (1hr 15, 70 marks)

This course is designed to give studens a broad-based understanding of chemical facts, terminology, concepts and principles. We not only teach them practical techniques for evaluating chemical information, but also help them appreciate the practical nature of chemistry, recognise the importance of experimental work, and prepare for more advanced courses in chemistry, or science in general. The course focuses on four main topics: principles of chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry.

This consists of two papers:

• Paper 1 (2hr, 110 marks)

• Paper 2 (1hr 15, 70 marks)

Our Physics course helps students develop their understanding of key facts, terminology, concepts and principles, as well as learning practical techniques to evaluate physical information. They will grow their understanding of the practical nature of physics, recognising the importance of experimental work and doing the groundwork for more advanced study of Physics and related subjects. This course focuses on the main topics: forces and motion; electricity; waves, energy resources and energy transfers; solids, liquids and gases; magnetism and electromagnetism, radioactivity and particles; and astrophysics.

This consists of two papers;

• Paper 1(2hr, 110 marks)

• Paper 2 (1hr 15, 70 marks)

Students develop an understanding of the implications of technology in society and the ways Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can help at home, work and the wider world. Through practical and theoretical studies, students solve problems using a variety of common software such as word processors and interactive presentation software.

Students will analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems, making sure that they are fit for purpose. There is an emphasis on developing lifelong skills, which are essential across the curriculum and their future career.

Throughout our Business course, students will look at people in organisations, focusing on their roles, relationships and management in business, as well exploring how to gather and harness financial information. They will also look at business through the customers’ eyes, identifying and satisfying customer needs in a changing and competitive international environment, while exploring how organisations use and manage resources to produce goods and services. As such, students will cover five main topics: business activity and influences on business, people in business, business finance, marketing and business operations.

The examination consists of two papers:

• Paper 1: Investigating small businesses (1hr 30, 80 marks)

• Paper 2: Investigating large businesses (1hr 30,  80 marks)

In this course, students will have the chance to explore the market system – delving into issues around economic assumptions, demand and supply, and business economics. They’ll focus on production, productivity, competition and the role of the government, by looking at economic policies and objectives, as well as learning about the mechanisms and influences of the global economy.

The examination consists of two papers:

• Paper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics (1hr 30, 80 marks)

• Paper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy (1hr 30, 80 marks)

The Cambridge IGCSE Accounting syllabus introduces students to the theory and concepts of accounting and the ways in which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic and business contexts. Learners focus on the skills of recording, reporting, presenting and interpreting financial information and build an ideal foundation both for further study and for a future career within the profession.

This syllabus enables students to develop an understanding the importance of the major beliefs of Islam, and of the early history of the Islamic community. As a result, studentss develop their knowledge and understanding of the main elements of Islamic faith and history, evaluating the meaning and importance of these elements in the lives and thoughts of Muslims. Although the syllabus is studied in English, some familiarity with passages from the Qur'an and Hadith in Arabic is assumed.

This syllabus is designed for students who are learning Arabic as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.

The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture of countries where Arabic is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages.

The Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) First Language Arabic syllabus is designed for students whose first language is Arabic. This First Language syllabus develops learners' ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. They learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.

Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and in order to develop an appreciation of how writers achieve their effects. The syllabus also complements other areas of study by encouraging skills of more general application