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The objective of Cambridge International Examination (CIE) is to prepare students for life by enabling them to develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. It finds reverberation with our own Mission Statement at ARCA Global Indian International School, best IGCSE school in Hyderabad, which outlines our venture to promote the all round development of students with the acquisition of principles and skills for life. Adhering to CIE’s approach, we at ARCA GIIS have made cognizant efforts to make our students confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged individuals, equipped to face new and future challenges and make a difference to their immediate society and the world at large.
Being accredited by the University of Cambridge International Examinations Syndicate, ARCA GIIS has also been a center for Cambridge International Examinations for over 5 years. Our students have consistently made us proud by securing excellent grades in Checkpoint and IGCSE examinations. With each examination series, we have new reasons to feel proud at the achievements of our students and also the effort of our teachers. Over the years, we have heard many success stories from our alumni who have gone on to excel in their higher studies and careers.
The Cambridge AS or A Level programme is the gateway to the most prestigious universities worldwide; track records in academic excellence will result in the successful placement into top universities of their choice.
Salient Features
- The curriculum prepares for higher-level courses such as the AS and A level, International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Has worldwide recognition and is equivalent to the Certificate of Secondary Education from Indian education boards.
- The curriculum evolves and brings in local economies and cultures within a global context, hence ensuring that students gain a wider perspective while recognizing and valuing their own environment.
- The curriculum develops a balanced, inquiring mind which makes the process of learning fun and interesting. Ensures a broad-based education, while encouraging a degree of choice. In most subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula, making IGCSE suitable for a wide range of abilities.
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Cambridge AS & A Levels
The Cambridge Advanced Subsidiary (AS Level) & Advanced Level (A Level) programme is a pre-university programme conducted by the Cambridge Assessment International Education formerly called as Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), United Kingdom.
The Cambridge AS or A Level programme is the gateway to the most prestigious universities worldwide; track records in academic excellence will result in the successful placement into top universities of their choice.
- Why
Cambridge International AS and A Levels?
Cambridge International AS and A Levels are international in outlook, but retain a local relevance. The syllabuses provide opportunities for contextualized learning and the content has been created to suit a wide variety of schools, avoid cultural bias and develop essential lifelong skills, including creative thinking and problem-solving, also balancing knowledge, understanding skills to enable candidates to become effective learners and to provide a solid foundation for their continuing educational journey.
Benefits of Cambridge International AS and A Level
- Give learners building blocks for an individualized curriculum that develops their knowledge, understanding skills.
- The curriculum is flexible. It is possible to offer almost any combination from a wide range of subjects.
- A Level is typically a two-year course and Cambridge International.
- AS Level is typically one year.
- Some subjects can be started as a Cambridge International AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International
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CIE Programmes and Qualifications Offered at ARCA GIIS
Checkpoint tests have been designed to assess learners at the end of Cambridge Secondary 1. They are assessed in English as a second language, Mathematics and Science, and give valuable feedback on learners’ strengths and weaknesses before they progress to the next stage of education. The tests are marked in Cambridge and provide us with an external international benchmark for learner performance. Each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report.
At GIIS, Grade 8 students appear for the April series of Checkpoint examinations.
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.
At BIS, students in Grade 9 and Grade 10 study IGCSE syllabus and they appear for March series examinations in Grade 10. There are various subjects offered to them under different combinations.
Cambridge ICE is a group award for Cambridge IGCSE that offers a broad and balanced curriculum by recognising the achievements of learners who pass examinations in at least seven Cambridge IGCSE subjects from five different subject groups, including two different languages.
At GIIS, we offer subject choices for the students in a manner that enables them to simultaneously qualify for this award.
Group 1(Languages)
- First Language English
- Foreign Language – French
- Second Language- Hindi
Group 2 (Humanities & Social Sciences)
- Economics
Group 3 (Sciences)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Group 4 (Mathematics)
- Core & Extended Mathematics
Group 5 (Creative, Technical & Vocational)
- Art & Design
- Business Studies
- ICT
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IGCSE Assessment System at ARCA GIIS
Assessment for Cambridge IGCSE includes written and oral tests. In most subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula, making IGCSE suitable for a wide range of abilities. Each learner’s performance is benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades. There are clear guidelines which explain the standard of achievement for different grades. Cambridge IGCSE examination sessions at ARCA GIIS are held once a year in the month of March. However, students are assessed periodically throughout the year.
Cambridge Checkpoint tests have been designed to assess learning at the end of Cambridge Secondary. They are available in English, Mathematics and Science, and give valuable feedback on learners’ strengths and weaknesses before they progress to the next stage of education.
Cambridge Checkpoint in grade VIII provides feedback on learners’ strengths and weaknesses in English, Mathematics and Science. Learners receive a Statement of Achievement which gives an indication of their academic progress during this education stage.
Scores on the Cambridge Checkpoint scale are from 0.0 (the lowest level of ability) to 6.0 (the highest level of ability).
Students achieving more than 5.0 have an excellent understanding of the curriculum content.
Students achieving between 3.0 and 4.0 have a sound understanding of most of the curriculum content.
Students achieving less than 2.0 have a basic understanding of the curriculum content. They would benefit from more focus on some areas of the curriculum.