Welcome IGCSE / AS / A Level Orientation

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1 Welcome IGCSE / AS / A Level Orientation 25 th Jan, 2018 Click here to get presentation :

2 Please note: This is an ORIENTATION meeting only. Any related queries will be dealt with by our Exam Officer, Mr. Mohsin Mirza who can be contacted via reception. Address: EXT. # 138

3 Presentation Information w w w. a l a n s a r s c h o o l. n e t

4 CIE Centre Registration AL ANSAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a fully approved CIE centre licensed to conduct IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations since Our official Centre number is AE 072

5 CAMBRIDGE IGCSE GRADE 9-11

6 Cambridge IGCSE IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education The world s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. Taught in over schools in more than 140 countries. Offered by over 2100 UK schools & 95 Schools in the UAE. Over 70 subjects available can be taken in any combination. Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving.

7 Cambridge IGCSE 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 Cambridge IGCSE provided me with the challenges I needed to prepare myself for the next stage in my life. Zaid Osama Ahmad Taha, former Cambridge IGCSE student, Al Ansar International School, Sharjah

8 IGCSE AT A GLANCE 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 International 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 Grade-11 and AS/A-Level in Grade-12.

9 IGCSE AT A GLANCE IGCSE FINAL EXAMINATIONS CIE conducts IGCSE exams in 2 series per academic year. Series 1 May/June (Registration in January) Series 2 Oct/Nov (Registration in June) Pay the Examination Fees(per subject) at the time of Registration (not included in annual school fees).

10 IGCSE AT A GLANCE IGCSE ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS The students who want to appear for additional subjects can write their exams in the Oct / Nov series also. School provides extra classes for the Speaking Test of Foreign Language Arabic as per the given condition: A minimum of 5 students should register for the additional subjects like Practical & Oral exams.

11 IGCSE AT A GLANCE The current Gr 11 students will sit for the final IGCSE exams in the May/June, 2018 series. All the students must appear in 6 IGCSE subjects being offered at the school. Ministry of Education will only attest the IGCSE certificate for a minimum of 5 subjects in one certificate. We STRONGLY discourage students who seek to drop subjects.

12 IGCSE AT A GLANCE COMPLETION OF SYLLABUS Grade 9 (1 st Year of IGCSE) Grade 10 (2 nd Year of IGCSE) Grade 11 (3 rd 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.

13 IGCSE AT A GLANCE COMPLETION OF SYLLABUS Accounting / Business Studies / Economics Grade 10 (2 nd Year of IGCSE) Grade 11 (3 rd Year of IGCSE) 65% of IGCSE Syllabus. The students will be evaluated portion of Gr -10 at the end of year. Passing Percentage is 50%. 35% of IGCSE Syllabus. on the 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.

14 SUBJECTS IN GR. 9 IGCSE Subjects English Computer Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Ministry Subjects Arabic Religion Social Studies All above mentioned subjects are compulsory

15 IGCSE SUBJECTS IGCSE Subjects English (9-11) Computer Science (9-11) Mathematics (9-11) Ministry Subjects Arabic Religion Social Studies Physics (9-11) Chemistry (9-11) Biology (9-11) Accounting (10-11) Economics (10-11) Business Studies (10-11)

16 SUBJECTS IN GR. 10 Science Stream English Computer Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Ministry Subjects Arabic Religion Commerce Stream English Computer Science Mathematics Accounting Economics Business Studies Deadline for changing the subjects is 30/09/2018

17 SUBJECTS IN GR. 11 Science Stream English Computer Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology Commerce Stream English Computer Science Mathematics Accounting Economics Business Studies Ministry Subjects Arabic Religion

18 Why we don t offer COMMERCE subjects in Gr. 9 Maturity level not yet adapted for the commerce subjects? In Gr 9 the students are undertaking 3 separate subjects of sciences. (Gr 8 Combined). Eliminates confusion and gives the student some time to decide which field to pursue.

19 What are some of the minimum IGCSE subjects required? Universities require a minimum of 6 subjects for entry. Some countries require a minimum of 8 IGCSE subjects for university entry. 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. Advisable for students to write the 2 subjects in different series. Very difficult for students to write 8 subjects in 1 series!

20 List of additional subjects offered: 1) First Language Arabic / Foreign Language Arabic 2) Environmental Management 3) Sociology 4) Travel & Tourism 5) Etc. Full list of subjects available on the CIE website.

21 CAMBRIDGE AS / A Level GRADE 12

22 Cambridge International AS & A Level Taken by over learners in more than 125 countries. Over 55 subjects available. Develops deep understanding, independent learning and constructive thinking skills. Flexible programmes.

23 Cambridge International AS & A Level 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 of my further studies. Anas Yasser Yassin Malas, former Cambridge learner, Al Ansar International School, Sharjah

24 AS & A-Level AT A GLANCE Cambridge Subjects Physics Chemistry Biology Mathematics Accounting Economics Business Studies ICT Ministry Subjects Arabic Religion School offers A-Level subjects in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics. (Minimum 5 Students must register)

25 Subjects offered by AL ANSAR 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. NOTE: Ministry of Education will only attest the AS/A level certificates for the minimum of 2 AS subjects.

26 Possible combinations of subjects 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: a) 2 AS Level Subjects or 1 A Level b) 3 AS Level Subjects c) 2 A Level Subjects d) 1 A Level & 1 AS Level

27 Cambridge Examination Fees Registration for the Cambridge Examinations will be open after the First Term Examinations. The registration form will include the full fees details for each subject which will be given to the students. The registration form will also be available on the school website.

28 Universities Admission Requirements: Parent s responsibility to determine requirements for University Entry. Students must complete a minimum of 12 years of school education in order to be considered for admission. Ministry attests the Statement of Results and the School s Report on the students grades in Arabic & Religion. Al Ansar Intl School caters for generic minimum needs, which are 6 IGCSE plus 2 AS level subjects.

29 University Recognition Database Find out which universities recognise Cambridge qualifications at: You can search by country and by qualification. Cambridge has a team of staff dedicated to extending university recognition of Cambridge qualifications.

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31 Award Programs Cambridge International Certificate of Education Awards (ICE) Sheikh Maktoum Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, UAE.

32 Cambridge International Certificate of Education Awards (ICE) 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. 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.

33 The Cambridge IGCSE subjects are grouped into five curriculum areas: Group I: Languages First Language/ Second Language/ Foreign Language English, Arabic, etc. 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 Science, Business Studies, etc.

34 ICE AWARDS INFORMATION: Candidates can qualify for Cambridge ICE over two sessions provided they take place during a period of 13 months. Science students have an advantage as they can cover all of the 5 categories. Pay the Entry Fees(per certificate) at the time of Registration (not included in examination fees).

35 Sheikh Maktoum Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, UAE. This is an award for both the student and the school. Now includes additional subjects that were not on the top subject list. e.g. Environmental Management. Students who reach a level of standard marks defined as outstanding in any subject will now receive a high achievement award. Winners will be announced in January of the new year.

36 The award applies to the following categories: Top in the World for Cambridge IGCSE. Top in the World for Cambridge International AS Level. Top in the UAE for Cambridge IGCSE. (Chemistry Ms.Farah Mohamed) 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.

37 Rewards Policy NB: Students have to present their certificate to get all these concessions Al Ansar International School always motivates students to achieve the highest goals. 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.

38 Rewards Policy IGCSE Symbol Discount per symbol A* 300 Dhs. A 200 Dhs.

39 Rewards Policy AS Level Symbol A B Discount per symbol 400 Dhs. 300 Dhs. A Level A* & A 500 Dhs. B 400 Dhs.

40 Rewards Policy Remember! IGCSE Rewards are only for students who will continue their studies in AS / A level with Al Ansar International.

41 Rewards Policy Rewards are only for the teaching subjects which is offered by school. Rewards are only for the IGCSE / AS / A level final year examination of the June Series.

42 Benefits of the Awards: Better recognition at University. Greater chance of acceptance into university. Helps in the application of Bursaries. Highlights the student as a high achiever. Improves the students resume (Job Seeking). Excellent for Self Confidence.

43 Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications

44 Subject Educational Supervisors SUBJECTS Educational Supervisors ADDRESS English Mr. Zakariyya Ellemdeen Computer Science Mr. Yawer Zeeshan Mathematics Ms. Samia Zaher Physics Mr. Rifaqat Ali Chemistry Ms. Sabahat Mahmoud Biology Ms. Ayesha Sultana Commerce Mr. Zakariyya Ellemdeen Exams officer: Mr. Mohsin Mirza

45 Thank You!