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Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels Program: A Gateway to International Universities
International curriculum in English
Chantemerle is a registered Cambridge International School and proposes the Cambridge curriculum to students ages 11 to 18. The curriculum is based upon the UK National Curriculum and is taught in English. The programme is also adapted for those international students whose first language is not English.
In three stages, the pathway prepares international students for the official IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and A Level (Advanced) qualifications. Cambridge IGCSE / A levels are the world’s most popular international qualifications and recognized internationally. For those considering US universities, the American equivalent for A Levels are the AP examinations.
Students can also join this pathway for one semester or one year as part of our English immersion programme and prepare for official qualifications (one-year IGCSE preparation) or language certifications in English (Cambridge).
Stage 1 of this programme is well suited for young international students who wish to improve their English, while following an official programme of academic subjects :
- Mathematics
- English 1st or 2nd language
- Combined sciences (physics, chemistry, biology)
- French 2nd language; German 3rd language
- Computer science
- Arts & Sports (extracurricular)
The upper secondary stage covers a minimum of 6 examinable subjects and can be completed in one or two years:
- English: as 1st or 2nd Language
- Mathematics
- Science:
- 2 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) or
- Science double-award (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
- Business Studies or Economics
- Computer sciences
- Languages:
- French (2nd)
- German, Russian or Spanish (3rd)
One-Year English immersion programme
Students who interrupt their studies to spend one year abroad must ensure that their year will be recognized by their school. Chantemerle offers the opportunity to follow the Cambridge International curriculum and prepare for the IGCSE qualification.
Why choose the IGCSE One-Year preparation at Chantemerle ?
- You would like to spend a year studying in Switzerland before returning to your home country to continue your studies
- You are planning to study the IB Diploma or A Levels and you need to develop your confidence studying in English
- You wish to study in English towards an official qualification
- You wish to discover another culture and live an unforgettable experience in a boarding school with a rich programme of sports, artistic and cultural activities
