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What is IGCSE? |
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The IGCSE is
a programme offered by the Cambridge Examination Board
which is the equivalent of the British O-Levels. |
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How long is the
programme? |
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The Programme
is a 5- year programme starting with Year 7 ( the equivalent
of Form 1 ) and ending with the Year 11 examinations
which are set and marked by the Cambridge Examination
Board.
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What is the difference
between the IGCSE and the local programme? |
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The programme
follows the British curriculum and the medium of instruction
is English. The teaching methodology used in the programme
thus emphasizes project work and more student participation
in lessons.
The students are encouraged to read more widely on the
subject taught and subsequently acquire better research
and presentation skills as well as developing into more
self-directed learners.
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What differentiates
your international programme from other schools? |
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Sri KL has
a more Malaysian flavour and our programme places considerable
emphasis on the students acquiring a strong knowledge
of Bahasa Malaysia as well as Mandarin. Over and above
this we are committed to ensuring that our students
do not lose their Asian heritage and values. Besides
this, The International School terms also follow the
Malaysian semesters.
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Is Bahasa Malaysia
compulsory? |
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Yes, it is compulsory
for all Malaysian students who will have to sign up for
their SPM Bahasa Malaysia when they are in Year 11 ( the
Form 5 year ). |
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How do I enroll
my child for the programme? |
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You will need
to pay the registration fee and sign up for a 2 1⁄2
hr. Entrance Examination which comprises of a Paper
on English ( 1 1⁄2 hours ) and another Paper for
Mathematics ( 1 hour ).
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What is the minimum
requirement for entry into the programme? |
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The candidate
must obtain an average score of at least 60% with a
strong score in English. |
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Does your school
take in students following the local programme after Year
7? |
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No, not as
a normal practice as your child would have missed out
on the foundation and might have a problem catching
up with the rest of the class.
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What are the subjects
offered in your programme? |
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| Year 7
-9 |
Year 10
- 11 |
| English |
English |
| Bahasa Malaysia # |
Bahasa Malaysia |
| Mathematics |
Mathematics |
| Science * |
Physics/History |
| History |
Chemistry |
| Geography |
Biology/ Geography |
| Music |
Business Studies |
| Art |
Accounting |
| Computer Studies |
English Literature |
| Malaysian Studies |
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Mandarin |
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| * taught as Physics/Chemistry/Biology |
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same level as the local programme |
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What is the minimum
number of subjects that a student has to sign up for in
the IGCSE examinations? |
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There is no
minimum number of subjects required but the school normally
advised students to do at least 6 – 8 subjects.
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What is the educational
path taken by your students after they finish the IGCSE? |
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Students can
proceed to do their pre-University course in any of
the local colleges or go overseas as the IGCSE is internationally
recognized.
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What are the examination
fees like? |
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The candidate
is normally charged about 40-45 pounds sterling per
subject registered depending on the fee set by Cambridge
for the year in question.
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What are the benefits
of being in the programme? |
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- The students
develop a considerable amount of confidence and become
poised individuals.
- Their research skill will improve and they are more
capable of working on their own.
- Presentation skills are sharpened.
- As they are being exposed to a wider curriculum their
general knowledge will also improve and they will be
more able to carry themselves better in the outside
world.
- Students are more enthusiastic about learning.
- Students gain far greater exposure to English Literature
and greatly improve their English skills making them
more competitive in later studies and the work place.
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