ICGSE Cambridge subjects

International School implements two Cambridge curricula – Secondary 2 (IGCSE subjects) and Advanced level (A-level subjects).

Cambridge IGCSE is adapted to the students’ different levels of knowledge, educational needs and abilities, especially for those whose mother tongue is not English.

Apart from the mandatory subjects, the students also attend PE lessons, which are organised outside the school for activities like swimming, skating, hiking, mountaineering, etc. By doing so, the students remain both physically and mentally active, which is part of our school ethos.

As one of the core subjects in the International School, IGCSE English as a First Language provides students with a much needed foundation for a further development of their language skills.

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.

The Spanish language is the second most spoken language in the world. With IGCSE Spanish, students will acquire all the necessary knowledge needed for the basic communication.

The French language is considered to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world. It is also one of the most spoken languages worldwide.

Some would say that the German language is becoming more important than English. This is not completely untrue.

Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives is a creative and interesting course that develops various skills. Students develop the skill to think critically about current global issues and local problems.

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics is one of the core Cambridge courses. It supports learners in building competency, confidence and fluency in their use of techniques and mathematical understanding, and helps develop a feel for patterns and relationship in the world around us.

Introduction to the world that builds us and our environment is what the concept of Cambridge IGSCE Biology truly is. Learners will find out what we are made of, what the mechanisms that keep us alive are, and why there is an expression that you are what you eat.

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry offers an understanding of the world around us. It dwells deep into the atomic structure, explaining the fundamental quantum principles that govern nature and give rise to the physical and chemical properties of the matter.

Cambridge IGCSE Physics deals with some of the most popular topics in the modern technological society. Given that it reintroduces basic physics terms, the course is suitable for all levels of science enthusiasts.

History is an exciting subject, driven by a strong narrative and populated by dynamic characters. Studying history is not simply about memorising facts and dates, but learning how to investigate events and evaluate the evidence you found.

Cambridge IGCSE Geography helps you make sense of the world around you. It is hands-on, relevant and fun. Geography is a good mix of topics such as urban issues, world development, extreme environments, rivers and hazards – to name but a few.

IGCSE Business students learn how to use relevant terminology, concepts, and methods, and recognise the strengths and limitations of ideas used in business.

The Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science syllabus enables students to develop an understanding of the main problem-solving principles using computers.

Advanced level (A-level subjects)

Unlike the Secondary 2 level, where the students develop comprehensive and general education, in Years 12 and 13 the students choose the A-level subjects which are relevant to their interests and supportive to their further education. With this mind, we have carefully created A-level bundles in order to offer concrete pre-uni preparation in the areas of our students’ interests.

Once the Year 11 student has consulted our school career counsellor and passed the career-orientation test, they may choose one of the bundles which we offer, depending on their interests, talents and abilities.

Students are exposed to the study of English at an enviable level. At first, they are introduced to textual analysis and get to explore a plethora of literary devices and techniques, which will enable them to better understand not only texts in AS/A level English but also texts they encounter in other subjects.

Y12 English as a Second Language is a preparation course for obtaining the Cambridge CAE Exam. The Cambridge CAE Exam, also known as Cambridge Advanced Certificate, is the next to last exam in the Cambridge English exam suite.

Cambridge AS Global Perspectives helps students acquire highly important skills. One of the most important skills is the ability to evaluate and critically observe various resources and information.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics develops a wide set of transferable and useful skills on high demand in the employment market.

The Cambridge AS and A Level Biology course is high demanding, as it provides detailed theoretical knowledge of the most important biological concepts and mechanisms.

Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry equips the learners with an in-depth knowledge of key chemistry concepts and processes. It explains the atoms and forces that affect the physical and chemical properties of matter and influence how substance behaves chemically.

Cambridge AS & A Level Physics is an advanced Physics course, relying on the learners’ previous studies. The learners are required to show eloquence and attention to detail in their answers, and present them in scientific form.

Cambridge International AS and A Level History is one of the most recognised qualifications around the world. It is accepted as proof of academic ability and the historical knowledge necessary for entry to universities.

The A Level Geography course covers both the physical and human environments and the complex interaction of processes that shape the world. Furthermore, it shows the applied side of the subject – how human intervention affects the environment and how people adapt and mitigate the effects of processes on their environment.

AS/A Level Business Studies takes students on a journey to help them master the key elements of business activity. Whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge of the four main functional areas of business

The course enables students to learn and understand why some countries are developed more than others, why countries trade, why consumers buy less if the prices are higher, etc.

Learners will study topics including information representation, communication and Internet technologies, hardware, software development, and relational database modelling.

This syllabus is for learners who want to explore a range of processes and techniques in digital media. The subject content is grouped into three broad areas of study;

Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology explores the human brain and behaviour and how psychology is conducted. Besides covering research methods used in psychology, it also gives an insight

The study of the world around us is not limited to the interest in the natural laws of our environment. This notion is developed thoroughly in Sociology classes as students delve deeper into the intricacies of the social reality we live in.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Law enables students to become aware of the relevance and role of the law in real-world situations and encourages their interest in its use and development. The principal focus is on the law of England and Wales.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Travel & Tourism enables learners to investigate changes in travel and tourism and to appreciate the importance of sustainability. By working as a team to plan and manage a travel and tourism event, learners adopt a set of transferable, vocationally relevant skills.