NSS Hill Spring International School, Mumbai

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Middle and Secondary School - University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Grade VI - Grade X)

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a qualification offered by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - UK. This is one of the most recognized qualifications around the world for Secondary School students.

At NSS Hill Spring International School (HSI) the Middle and Secondary School Programme is designed to be taught as a course of studies for students aged 11 to 16, culminating with an externally-validated examination at the end of Grade X.

Advantages of the IGCSE:

• The IGCSE course is renowned for developing in students vital educational skills, including recall of knowledge, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, team work and investigative abilities.
• The resulting qualification provides a foundation for higher level courses, such as IBDP, HSC, A and AS Levels, the Advanced International Certificate of Education, the North American Advanced Placement Programme and the International Baccalaureate.
• The IGCSE caters for different levels of ability with a choice between core and extended papers in many subjects.
• The core curriculum is based on an overview of the subject and is suitable for students expected to achieve grades C to G.
• The extended curriculum is more challenging and designed for students who are expected to achieve grades A* to C levels. Grades achieved through either route have the same values.
• The IGCSE offers a flexible course of study that gives candidates the freedom to choose subjects that are right for them, whilst providing them with a broad knowledge base and lifelong skills.

IGCSE Middle School - Grades VI, VII, VIII

At NSS Hill Spring International School:

• the Middle School academic programme is designed to cater to the needs of students aged 11 to 14.
• Students will study subjects from all the five groups of the IGCSE curriculum.
• in Grade VIII students will do Cambridge Checkpoint Assessment conducted by CIE in English, Mathematics and Science. (Cambridge Checkpoint Assessment is a unique tool administered by the Cambridge International Examinations to provide feedback on a student’s strengths and weaknesses in key curriculum areas. This Assessment is an invaluable source of information both to students and parents).
• Cambridge Checkpoint Assessment is not a formal qualification with a certificate, although a Statement of Achievement is produced. It is a method by which students can make the most of their educational opportunities. There are two papers in each subject, each approximately one hour in length. They provide good preparation for the IGCSE examinations, by allowing students to experience an external exam.
• in addition to Cambridge Checkpoint Assessment NSS HSI students will do an internal examination at the end of Grade VIII in Humanities, Hindi and French and a personal project on the environment.

IGCSE Secondary School - Grades IX and X

At NSS Hill Spring International School:

• every student will appear for the IGCSE Examination in all five subjects which are compulsory.
• every student must choose at least one subject from each of the five groups.
• every student is expected to study and appear for at least seven subjects in the extended curriculum of that subject.
• the course of study and preparation for every subject has a recommended time of 180 hours spread over Grades IX and X.
• close monitoring and mentoring by the faculty will encourage students to achieve to the best of their potential.