Parents' Info Session IGCSE 21 Jan 2015

1. Information Session with Parents
Dr Lee Khen Seng
Vice Principal (Secondary)
Wednesday 21 January, 2015

2. What is the IGCSE?
 An international curriculum that develops
students' skills
 Creative thinking
 Enquiry
 Problem solving
 The world's most popular international
qualification for 14–16 year olds
 Equips students with skills for immediate
foundation year of University

3.  Preparation for the next stage in their education
including progression to IB Diploma
 We would expect at least 5 (five) subjects at ‘B’
level for automatic entry to Grade 11 IBDP.
 It is beneficial to have a broad and balanced
curriculum.

4. SUBJECTS OFFERED 2015-2016
All students must take English and Mathematics.
The subjects for the IGCSE are grouped as follows:
GROUP 1: Bahasa Indonesia or Indonesian (Foreign)
OR Chinese (Second) or Chinese(Foreign)
GROUP 2: Additional Mathematics or Business
Studies or Information & Com Technology
GROUP 3: Chemistry or Economics
GROUP 4: Biology or Physics
GROUP 5: History or Geography or English Literature
GROUP 6: Biology or History or Physical Education
Travel &Tourism or Music or Art

5. SUCCESSFUL GRADES
 IGCSE candidates will achieve A*, A, B, C, D, E, F,
G or U for each subject.
 Grade A* is awarded to those candidates showing
highest ability in a subject
 Grade G for a minimum satisfactory performance.
 Performance below the standard of G are ungraded
(U).
 A minimum grade of C is prerequisite to enter the
upper level of study for most institutions around
the world.

6. 2014 June IGCSE Results
Add
Math
Art Bio
Bus
Stud
Chem
Eng
2nd
Eng
1st
Chi
(For)
Total
candidates
25 10 16 31 19 2 46 18
A and above 92% 20% 50% 42% 89% 100% 41% 89%
B and above 100% 50% 56% 71% 95% 76% 94%
C and above 100% 75% 94% 100% 91% 94%
BELOW C 25% 6% 9% 6%

7. 2014 June IGCSE Results
Geo ICT Indo
Eng
Lit
Math Music PE Phy T & T
Total
candidates
26 23 31 20 46 5 13 32 18
A and above 42% 30% 100% 45% 65% 40% 8% 72% 67%
B and above 85% 52% 85% 91% 100% 62% 78% 78%
C and above 92% 87% 100% 94% 77% 94% 100%
BELOW C 8% 13% 6% 23% 6%

8. How to choose a subject?
 Three major considerations:
− Consider the subjects that the student has
inclination for
− Consider the subjects that the student has
performed well in (subject teachers)
− Admission requirements for higher secondary
and tertiary study – look at university entry
requirements (Ms Ezmieralda, Ms Nadia)
 Do not be influenced by other students’ selections
 Do not choose according to the subject teacher
whom you like

9. Subject Selection Letter
 The full range of choices available in 2015 – 2016 are
shown below.
 Please note that a subject/some subjects may be
unavailable (x) to your son/daughter. Subjects are made
unavailable when the school believes that the student’s
previous academic record suggests that success in that
particular IGCSE subject is unlikely :

10. Group Subjects (Choose one (1) only from each Choice) Availability (√ or x)
Choice 1 (i) Bahasa Indonesia
(ii)Chinese Language – Foreign
√
√
Choice 2 (i) Additional Mathematics
(ii)Information and Communication Technology
(iii)Business Studies
x
√
√
Choice 3 (i) Chemistry
(ii)Economics
√
√
Choice 4 (i) Physics
(ii)Biology
x
√
Choice 5 (i) Geography
(ii)History
(iii)English Literature
x
√
√
Choice 6 (i) Biology
(ii)History
(iii)Art
(iv)Travel and Tourism
(v)Physical Education
(vi)Muisc
√
√
x
√
√
x

11. Criteria for Grade 9 Subject Options
Subject Entering IGCSE Programme in Grade 9
English as First Language Minimum overall score for grade 8 English = 50%
English Literature Minimum overall score for grade 8 English = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher.
Chinese (Foreign) Must have at least 1 year of Chinese studies. Acquired basic skills and knowledge in grammar, pinyin,
reading and writing Chinese characters.
Chinese (Second) Good command of Chinese with recommendations from subject teachers.
Bahasa Indonesia Must complete Grade 8 Indonesian (Advance) with recommendation from subject teacher.
Indonesian (Foreign) Must complete Grade 8 Indonesian (Foundation or Standard)) with recommendation from subject
teacher.
Mathematics Minimum overall score for grade 8 Mathematics = 50%.
Additional Mathematics Minimum overall score for grade 8 Mathematics = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher.
Biology Minimum overall score for grade 8 Biology = 50%. An additional science can only be taken if minimum
overall score for grade 8 Biology = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher.
Chemistry Minimum overall score for grade 8 Chemistry = 50%. An additional science can only be taken if minimum
overall score for grade 8 Chemistry = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher.
Physics Minimum overall score for grade 8 Physics = 50%. An additional science can only be taken if minimum
overall score for grade 8 Physics = 75%, with recommendation from subject teacher.
Triple sciences combination is offered only to students who scored 75% for every of the three sciences
in grade 8.
IGCSE Physical Education Must achieve at least a bronze award in school Physical Fitness Test. School representative in at least one
sport CCA and participates in four practical activities from two of the following categories: games, athletic
activities, dance and swimming. Recommendation from subject teacher is required.
Economics, History,
Geography, Business
Studies and Travel &
Tourism
Good command of English with recommendations from subject teachers.
Art, Music, ICT Inclination for the subject with recommendations from subject teachers.

12. The Subject Groups for IBDP
♦ Group 1 - Studies in Language and
Literature
 English A – Language and Literature
(HL and SL) or
 English B (HL)
♦ Group 2 – Language Acquisition
 Indonesian A Language and
Literature (HL and SL) or
 Indonesian B (HL and SL) or
 Indonesian Ab Initio (SL) or
 Chinese B (HL and SL) or
 Mandarin Ab Initio (SL)
♦ Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
 Business and Management (HL and
SL) or
 Economics (HL and SL) or
 Geography (HL and SL)
♦ Group 4 - Sciences
 Chemistry (HL and SL) or
 Physics (HL and SL) or
 Biology (HL and SL)
♦ Group 5 – Mathematics
 Mathematics (HL and SL) or
 Mathematical Studies (SL)
♦ Group 6 - The Arts and Electives
 Visual Arts (HL and SL) or
 Music (HL and SL) or
 (chemistry or geography
can be chosen in this group)

13. Please note:
1. In choosing from this group it is important to
consider what your son/daughter will study as a
language option in years 11 and 12. It is expected that
the student will continue this choice in the IB
Diploma/Certificate.
2. Only those students who have demonstrated strong
skills in Mathematics should study Additional
Mathematics.

14. Please note:
3. It is recommended that those students who have a
love for Science, have good skills and a desire to pursue
science related subjects at IB Diploma/Certificate and
University level choose Chemistry and Physics. For
other students, Business Studies and Biology might be a
more appropriate choice.
4. Only students with strong English Language skills
should choose English Literature.

15. Please note:
5. The choices made on the course selection letter will give
subject teachers, the IGCSE coordinator, myself and the
Executive Principal the opportunity to consider the
suitability of each course to each student.
6. Once students embark on their IGCSE studies, we will
allow changes only within the first three (3) weeks of
Quarter 1. The cost of any extra books that are supplied
due to changes will be borne by the parent.

16. Our Expectations
 Educationally, the next 4 years are the most
important of a student’s life.
 Workload will get progressively heavier and students
must work hard and submit work punctually and to
the highest standard.
 Parents must support and monitor their children.

17. And Now….
 It is advisable to talk or write to Ms Ezmieralda
<ekallista@acsjakarta.sch.id> or Ms Nadia
<nadia.indriana@acsjakarta.sch.id>, Higher Education
Coordinators, if there is uncertainty regarding prerequisite subjects
for courses at tertiary institutions.
 Subject Heads may also be consulted regarding subject specific
questions:-
 Ms Ezmieralda– IGCSE Coordinator (Questions regarding the IGCSE may be
directed to her)
 Mr Peter Greener- IBDP Coordinator
 Mr John Freeman – English
 Mr Carolus Sadsoeitoeboen – Mathematics
 Mr Timothy Lim – Humanities and Social Sciences, Business
 Mr Khin Thern – Science
 Mr Tri Maryanto – Indonesian
 Ms Arum Purwaningrum – Chinese
 Mr Daniel Dasalak – Music and Art
 Mr Kenneth- PE