Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme and Cambridge Checkpoint
The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme is a framework for educational success for students approximately 11-14 years old. It builds on the primary stage, and develops children’s knowledge and skills in Mathematics, English and Science. However, all Oakridge students opting for the Lower Secondary Programme would be required to do a Second and third Language, Social Studies and other activities just like all other students of classes VII and VIII at OIS.
At the end of Lower Secondary, students can sit Cambridge Checkpoint tests which provide detailed feedback on students’ strengths and weaknesses before they move into the 14-16/IGCSE/O Level stage.
The Lower Secondary Curriculum Framework identifies a set of learning objectives for English, Mathematics and Science for each year of lower secondary education. It forms the core of the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme and:
- provides natural progression from primary education through the three years of lower secondary education
- provides a structure that focuses on what students should be able to do at the end of each stage
- covers all learning objectives assessed in Cambridge Checkpoint - providing the option of using Cambridge Checkpoint tests, which are externally set and marked
- provides excellent preparation for candidates progressing to IGCSE or O Level courses.
Subjects in Grade VII and VIII
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Social Studies (History, Geography)
- II Language (Hindi/French/Spanish)
The Cambridge IGCSE The Cambridge IGCSE happens to be the world’s most popular international curriculum for children between the ages of 14-16. And for good reason. This qualification helps develop vital educational skills, including recall of knowledge, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, team work and investigative skills, and prepare them for the next stage in their education.
Initially developed by the CIE way back in 1988, the Cambridge IGCSE has been further developed with help from schools worldwide. It not only incorporates the best in international education for students at this level, but also develops in line with changing needs, and is regularly updated and extended. Cambridge IGCSE teachers can draw on excellent resources, training and advice from subject experts. The Cambridge IGCSE qualification provides a foundation for higher level courses, such as A and AS Levels, the Advanced International Certificate of Education, the North American Advanced Placement Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Oakridge International School has put together, after great deliberation, a well-designed and well-rounded curriculum that caters to the holistic educational vision of the institution, and allows for a range of subject choices suitably compatible with the future requirements of the IBDP, as well as the CBSE XI and XII courses, and is recognised by all Indian Universities.
A wide range of IGCSE subjects is available and these are grouped into five curriculum areas.
Group I: Languages
English as First language /
English as Second Language
Hindi /French / Spanish
Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences
Economics
Environmental Management
History
English Literature
Global Perspective
Group III: Sciences
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Co-ordinated Sciences
Environment management
Group IV: Mathematics
Mathematics
Group V: Creation, Technical and Vocational
Arts and Design
Business Studies
Information Technology
Cambridge ICE is the group award of the IGCSE, which requires the study of subjects drawn from the five different IGCSE subject groups. It gives schools the opportunity to benefit from offering a broad and balanced curriculum by recognising the achievements of students who pass examinations in at least seven subjects, including two languages, and one subject from each of the other subject groups.
The Cambridge portfolio of IGCSE qualifications provides a solid foundation for higher level courses such as GCE A & AS Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, as well as excellent preparation for employment.