The document summarizes an IGCSE parent briefing. It provides information about what the IGCSE is, the importance of the IGCSE in preparing students for further education, and details about the RICS KG IGCSE program. The briefing also discusses next steps for parents to choose subjects and confirms the timeline for exams and preparations leading up to May/June 2015.

1. IGCSE Parent Briefing
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2. What is the IGCSE?
Importance of IGCSE.
RICS KG IGCSE
Program.
What’s next?
Q&A
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3. What is the IGCSE?
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4. Importance of IGCSE
Provides content and
rigour for future studies
Enables other pathways
Facilitates wider options
for subject specialization
later on
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5. The IGCSE does NOT...
Allow direct entry to
Universities
May not replace local
educational requirements
completely
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6. Importance of the IGCSE
Extensively Researched to
prepare students for
International Education
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7. Importance of the IGCSE
RICS KG
We are preparing for the
IGCSE we use Singapore and
UK resources to provide
extensive coverage and rigour.
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8. Importance of the IGCSE
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9. Importance of the IGCSE
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10. Importance of the IGCSE
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11. Importance of the IGCSE
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12. Importance of the IGCSE
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13. Importance of the IGCSE
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14. Importance of the IGCSE
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15. RICS KG IGCSE Program
Requirements:
7 - 8 Subjects
One from each of the five
Groups to receive ICE
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16. RICS KG IGCSE Program
English Language Group I
Mathematics Group III
Compulsory Core Subjects Chemistry Group III
Physics Group IV
Chinese Language or
Subjects - Group I Bahasa Indonesia
Geography or Global
Subjects - Group II Perspective, Economics
Subjects - Group III Biology (Elective)
Subjects - Group IV Additional Mathematics
Business Studies or Art
Subjects - Group V and Design
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17. RICS KG IGCSE Program
Candidates who qualify for the
ICE (International Certificate of
Education) award will be placed
in one of three categories:
• Distinction - Grade A or
better in five subjects and
Grade C or better in two
subjects;
• Merit - Grade C or better in
five subjects and Grade F or
better in two subjects;
• Pass - Grade G or better in
seven subjects.
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18. RICS KG IGCSE Program
Will sit for the exam in
May/June 2015
Syllabus will be completed
by January 2015
Time Trial/Mock Exams/
Extra Classes will
commence from Jan - May
2015
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19. What’s Next?
1. Forms will be given to parent to
fill subject choices. (1 week)
2. Hand In Document
3. Consult Teachers, Counselor, Exam
Officer, Vice Dean/Dean, call
parents if necessary for meeting (2
weeks)
5. Confirmation Letter from school
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20. Keep in Mind....
1. Subject changing...
2. Dropping subjects...
3. Make rationale choices
4. Consult Educators
5. Talk to your children
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21. Q&A
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