International GCSE
Years 10–11 · An international public-examination pathway with subject areas spanning languages, sciences, arts, physical education and business.
Learning at this stage
International GCSE combines core learning with subject choices across arts, business and science. Students work with teachers to choose a pathway that reflects their interests and prepares them for more advanced study.
Subjects and weekly sessions
Subject availability and timetable arrangements may vary. Please confirm the current arrangements with the school.
| Area | Subject | Sessions per week |
|---|---|---|
| Core | English: Writing & Listening | 3 |
| Core | English: Reading & Speaking | 3 |
| Core | Mathematics | 4 |
| Core | Chinese: Language (Year 10 IGCSE / Year 11 GCE) | 2 |
| Core | Chinese: Oral | 2 |
| Core | Physical & Health Education | 4 |
| Arts electives: choose 3 | Art and Design | 4 |
| Arts electives: choose 3 | Physical Education | 4 |
| Arts electives: choose 3 | Information and Communications Technology / Computer Science | 4 |
| Arts electives: choose 3 | Psychology | 4 |
| Business electives: choose 3 | Economics | 4 |
| Business electives: choose 3 | Business | 4 |
| Business electives: choose 3 | Commerce | 4 |
| Business electives: choose 3 | Accounting | 4 |
| Science electives: choose 3 | Physics | 4 |
| Science electives: choose 3 | Chemistry | 4 |
| Science electives: choose 3 | Biology | 4 |
| Science electives: choose 3 | Further Pure Mathematics | 4 |
| Total per student | 30 |
Clubs and associations
Clubs and activities take place Monday to Friday, 3:30–4:30 pm, outside the 30 teaching sessions. Participation is compulsory for Years 7–9 and voluntary for Years 10–13.
Curriculum and timetable notes
- Each elective pathway lists four choices; students choose three rather than taking every option.
- Examination entries, subject availability and weekly teaching sessions are subject to confirmed school arrangements. Examination dates remain provisional.