Cambridge International Upper Secondary Programme
For students ages 14 to 16 – IGCSE qualification
Cambridge Upper Secondary school (middle school) marks the entry of students into Advanced Secondary education (high school). Learners develop their knowledge and skills in different disciplines while preparing for further education and their future active participation in society. The programme has been designed for students worldwide, including those whose first language is not English.
The programme can be followed in one or two years. The programme is also well suited for students enrolled in a study abroad / immersion programme to study in English.
At the end of the program, students may choose to take the official Cambridge IGCSE that is equivalent to the GCSE qualification in the UK. It marks the completion of the middle school programme and prepare students for the A-level certificate. The IGCSE is the perfect springboard to advanced studies in English (A level or IB diploma).
Students selected for the Upper Secondary Pathway must meet certain criteria :
- Students must have a level of English equivalent to B1
- Students must complete the school’s entrance tests in English and Maths.
- Students will be interviewed, either as part of a school visit or via Teams/Zoom.
Upper secondary Curriculum
Students choose seven subjects from five different subject groups, including two different languages :
Five curriculum areas:
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- Languages
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Professional and Creative
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The Cambridge learners attributes
- Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
- Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
- Reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
- Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
- Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference
Ages
14 to 16 years
Diplomas and certifications
The official Cambridge IGCSE Certificate
Accommodation
Boarding school (5 or 7 days) Day school
Cambridge Pathway at Chantemerle
Officially accredited as a Cambridge assessment center, Chantemerle offers the three stages of Cambridge Pathway:
