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Cir 155 Curriculum Choice Presentation Class IX (2020 21)

The document discusses the senior school curriculum options at SBS school including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The IGCSE is offered in classes 9-10, followed by the IBDP in classes 11-12 or the CBSE curriculum. Details are provided on subject offerings, assessments, recognition of qualifications and contact information.

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Cir 155 Curriculum Choice Presentation Class IX (2020 21)

The document discusses the senior school curriculum options at SBS school including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The IGCSE is offered in classes 9-10, followed by the IBDP in classes 11-12 or the CBSE curriculum. Details are provided on subject offerings, assessments, recognition of qualifications and contact information.

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Senior School Curriculum at SBS

Anita Raina
Curriculum choices in Classes IX - XII

International Curriculum National Curriculum

IGCSE CBSE
(IX & X) (IX & X)

IBDP CBSE
(XI & XII) (XI & XII)
International Curriculum at SBS

Class IX - XII
What are we offering at SBS?

• IGCSE (INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF


SECONDARY EDUCATION) in classes IX and X – offered by the
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

• IBDP (DIPLOMA PROGRAMME) in classes XI and XII offered


by the IB (INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE )
Cambridge Assessment International Education

• The world’s largest provider of


international education programmes and
qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds

• Over 9000 Cambridge schools in more


than 160 countries

• Part of the University of Cambridge and


a not-for-profit organisation
Cambridge Secondary 2
Cambridge Primary Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge Secondary 2 Cambridge Advanced
5 to 11 year olds* 11 to 14 year olds* 14 to 16 year olds* 16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge Primary Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge IGCSE® Cambridge International


AS and A Level
Cambridge Cambridge Checkpoint Cambridge O Level
Primary Checkpoint Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge ICT Starters

*Age ranges are for guidance only


Cambridge IGCSE®
• The world’s most popular international qualification for
14 to16 year olds

• Taught in over 3700 schools in more than 140 countries

• A variety of subjects available – can be taken in any


combination

• Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem


solving

• Accommodations and support for learners with special


educational needs
Benefits for learners
• Internationally recognised qualifications
• Excellence in education
• Learner-centred approach
• Progressive and flexible
• Comprehensive support for learners and teachers

“I can’t recommend the Cambridge programme highly enough. It got me


into Stanford University.”
Christopher Hanson, former Cambridge learner, USA
Cambridge learners
Cambridge supports schools to develop learners who are:
•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

“I found that Cambridge developed a mindset


– a desire not only to learn the work, but also to understand and interpret
problems.”
Warren Little, former Cambridge learner, South Africa, who progressed to the University of Cape Town
AT STEP BY STEP

• The IGCSE program runs for 2 years at the end of which the
students sit for the exam conducted by UCLES (University of
Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate)

• We offer 18 subjects and students offer 8/9 out of these


Subjects offered in the IGCSE
• English Literature & First Language English
• Hindi, Spanish, French
• Mathematics at two levels – Extended/International
Mathematics & Additional
• Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• History, Geography, Environmental Management
• Business Studies, Economics
• Art, Information and Communications Technology(ICT),
Computer Science
EXAMINATIONS - CAIE

• Each subject – variety of assessment techniques – MCQ,


structured exam papers (written), course-work, practical exams,
listening, speaking, performances etc.

• Final grade – takes into account a variety of assessments


What after IGCSE at Step by Step School?
IB – INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
• The IB is a nonprofit educational foundation, motivated by its
mission, focused on the student.

• Their programmes aim to develop the intellectual, personal,


emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly
globalizing world.

• Founded in 1968, the IB currently works with 4,775 schools in 132


countries.
THE IB IS UNIQUE
• Upholds high-quality education closely monitored by IB

• Maintains high standards by actively training and supporting


teachers

• Encourages international-mindedness

• Encourages a positive attitude to learning

• Fosters a unique international collaboration.


IB programmes
• The Primary Years Programme - 3 to 12 years

• The Middle Years Programme - 11 to 16 years

• The Diploma Programme - 16 to 19 years

• The IBDP is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to a


qualification that is welcomed by leading universities around the world.

• The programme includes a curriculum and pedagogy, student


assessment appropriate to the age range.
IBDP CURRICULUM

The curriculum contains six


subject groups together with
a core made up of three
separate parts.
IBDP CURRICULUM
• Students study SIX subjects selected from the subject groups.

• Three subjects are studied at HIGHER LEVEL

• Three subjects are studied at STANDARD LEVEL

• The three core requirements are:


 Extended Essay - EE
 Theory of Knowledge – TOK
 Creativity, Action, Service - CAS
IBDP CURRICULUM – How are students assessed?

At the end of the two-year programme, students are assessed both


internally and externally in ways that measure individual
performance against stated objectives for each subject.
RECOGNITION
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s
leading universities.

• The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the


world to gain recognition for the IB diploma.

• University admissions officers and government officials have


direct online access to all syllabuses and recent examinations.
National Curriculum at SBS

C.B.S.E Classes IX - XII


The Central Board of Secondary Education
- An Overview

CBSE has 20,299 schools in India and 220 schools in


25 foreign countries

 It offers five core subjects in Class IX & X

 Access and accommodation for students with special needs


CBSE CURRICULUM
 Board Examination at the end of Class X at an external centre

 Board Question Papers set & examined externally

 80% weightage to Board examinations


 20% weightage to Internal Assessments-
[Periodic Tests/Multiple assessments/ Portfolio/ Subject Enrichment]

 School based Assessment in Class IX

 Complete course will be assessed at the end of Class IX


Core Subjects – CBSE Class IX- X
• Language I- English
• Language II - Hindi/Sanskrit/French/Spanish
• Mathematics ( Assessment at two levels- standard and basic)
• Social Science (History, Political Science, Geography,
Economics)
• Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Special Accommodations
• Computer Applications
• Home Science
• Painting
• Hindustani Vocal Music
 For the purpose of promotion, a student is required to get a
qualifying percentage of 40 in all the five subjects in class IX

There will be one chance for improvement in a retest for those who
do not qualify for promotion
CBSE – Senior Secondary [Classes XI- XII]
• Five elective subjects in Class XI & XII
• English Core is compulsory
• 20 subjects offered in four bands at SBS
• Students could choose pure combinations or a mixed bag across
streams
• Aptitude tests will be held in Class X and individual counseling
sessions will be held with all parents/students
• Career counselling
• Criteria for certain subjects will be shared in Class X
Class XI – XII CBSE
The Curriculum choice process
• Decision by 13th December, 2019

• Individual meetings with parents and students ( upon request)

• Orientation for parents and students to choose subjects in IGCSE–


January 2020

• Subject allotment – February 2020

• Session starts – April 2020


Link for Websites
www.cbse.nic.in
www.cie.org.uk
www.ibo.org
Email IDs
• Curriculum Leader CBSE:
Dr. Anubha Pandya- [email protected]

• IB Diploma Programme Co-ordinator:


Ms. Urmi Debroy- [email protected]

• Counsellors:
Ms. Shivani Garg- [email protected]
Ms. Shikha Vij- [email protected]
THANK YOU

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