Cambridge International pathway IGCSE / A-Levels
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).
At age 14, students can enter the IGCSE programme into 9th Grade. This is the first year of High School in which students continue to build on their study skills. At age 16, students take the IGCSE qualification. The IGCSE qualification can also be prepared in one year under certain conditions.
Subjects offered at the IGCSE at Chantemerle include:
- 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)
Cambridge Advanced is a two-year programme, typically for students aged 16 to 19 years who prepare for university.
To be admitted to the Swiss Universities, students must receive a minimum of two Bs and a C on their three A-level exams, one of which must be mathematics or another natural sciences subject.
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
