Key Stage 4 (IGCSE)

IGCSE

GRADES 9 and 10

ACE follows the Cambridge Secondary 2 curricula which are typically for students aged 14-16 years. This builds on the foundations of Cambridge Secondary 1, and supports the Academy using student-centred and enquiry-based approach to learning. ACE offers Cambridge IGCSE; a globally recognized qualification of Cambridge International Examination. Cambridge Secondary 2 provides excellent progression to the next stage of Cambridge International Education – Cambridge Advanced for 16-19 years – as well as other progression routes. Cambridge IGCSE Syllabus for each subject is covered in two years Grade 9 and Grade 10; other than Pakistan Studies, Urdu as a Second Language and Islamiyat which are initiated in Grade 8 and Completed in Grade 9.

Cambridge IGCSE encourages learner-centred and enquiry-based approach to learning. It develops student skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving; providing students excellent preparation for the next stage in their education. We build a core curriculum, extend / design it to suit our students and introduce cross-curricular perspectives. Clearly defined learning-outcomes and content mean Cambridge IGCSE is not only compatible with other curricula, nationally and internationally, but relevant and sensitive to different needs and cultures.

Cambridge IGCSE develops student knowledge, understanding and skills in:

• Subject content
• Applying knowledge and understanding to familiar and new situations
• Intellectual enquiry
• Flexibility and responsiveness to change
• Working and communicating in English
• Influencing outcomes
• Cultural awareness

IGCSE SUBJECTS

ACE is offering below mentioned subjects in IGCSE. Students MUST take a minimum of EIGHT subjects at this level.

1. Compulsory Subjects for All IGCSE Students:-

English – Second Language 0510

Mathematics 0580

1. Compulsory Subjects only for Pakistani and Dual National students who spend more than 03 years in Pakistan by the time they complete A Level:

Pakistan Studies 0448

Islamiyat 0493

Urdu – Second Language 3248

(N.B. Continued from Grade 8; students will write the final CIE IGCSE Examination for the stated 03 subjects at the end of Grade 9.)

Major Subjects

Students will be required to choose ONE of the following groups for Major Subjects:

Compulsory Subjects at ACE for Foreign Students:

(Foreign Students MUST choose the below mentioned subjects in lieu IF NOT opting for

Urdu and Pakistan Studies.)

Art and Design 0400 (in lieu of Urdu as a Second Language)

Thinking Skills (in lieu of Pakistan Studies)