iLowerSecondary
Qualification aims and objectives 
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: 
• read and demonstrate understanding of different types of non-fiction and fiction texts
• read accurately with fluency, demonstrating literal and implicit understanding 
• compare non-fiction texts effectively 
• acquire a variety of vocabulary and show understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading and writing 
• write with clarity, accuracy and coherence, adapting language and style to suit different purposes and audiences.
 
International GCSEs
Qualification aims and objectives 
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop: 
• an understanding of a wide variety of complex reading texts, recognising implicit meaning and adapting own style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes 
• an understanding of standard spoken language, whether live or broadcast, on both unfamiliar and familiar topics normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational contexts 
• the ability to write clear, well-structured texts using an appropriate style, highlighting relevant salient issues, expanding and supporting points of view with supporting arguments (where relevant) and showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices 
• the ability to express themselves fluently, spontaneously and appropriately in a range of speaking contexts with little obvious searching for expressions or use of avoidance strategies 
• the skills necessary for further study or employment, either in English-speaking countries or where English is used as the main medium of communication for business and commerce 
• an understanding of the nature of language in different cultural contexts in order to build up competence in communication.