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The National Curriculum of England (UK) is a very structured curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of all students, stretching brighter children and supporting those who need it through differentiated teaching and learning activities. The curriculum extends and excites all students, whatever their interests or ability. Through it, teachers are able to identify, celebrate and nurture the talents and intelligences of students.

British education is renowned for concerning itself with the development of the whole personality.

In the British education system, students are taught to learn by questioning, problem-solving and creative thinking rather than by the mere retention of facts, hence giving them analytical and creative thinking skills that they will need in the working world. A variety of teaching and assessment methods designed to develop independent thought as well as a mastery of the subject matter is used.

The National Curriculum of England has a clearly defined series of academic and other objectives at every level. mydrasa focuses on Key stage 3 (Year 7-9), Key stage 4 IGCSE/GCSE (Year 10-11) and Key stage 5 A-Level (Year 12-13).

mydrasa added subjects related to Key stage 4 to Year 9, and added subjects related to Key stage 5 to Year 11 for student preparation.

IGCSE stands for the "International General Certificate of Secondary Education". It is a program leading to externally set, marked and certificated examinations from the University of Cambridge. Any student who takes an IGCSE subject will be gaining a qualification that is recognized globally.

The exam boards covered under the International GCSE are Cambridge, Edexcel, and Oxford AQA.

SUbjects

Subjects

Cambridge - English - First Language - 0500

  • Overview
  • Chapters

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English offers candidates the opportunity to respond with understanding to a rich array of reading texts during the course as a whole. Candidates will use these texts to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types for different purposes and audiences.

Candidates will develop both their speaking and their listening skills, delivering a presentation, and responding to questions and engaging in conversations.

Candidates are encouraged to become appreciative and critical readers, writers, speakers and listeners.


  • 1: Reading
    1.1: Reading
    1.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of written texts, words and phrases within them
    1.1.2: Summarise and use material for a specific context
    1.1.3: Develop, analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions
    1.1.4: Demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve their effects
    1.1.5: Select appropriate information for specific purposes
    1.1.6: Recognise and respond to linguistic devices, figurative language and imagery
  • 2: Writing
    2.1: Writing
    2.1.1: Express what is thought, felt and imagined
    2.1.2: Organise and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively
    2.1.3: Demonstrate a varied vocabulary appropriate to the context
    2.1.4: Demonstrate an effective use of sentence structures
    2.1.5: Demonstrate an understanding of audience, purpose and form
    2.1.6: Demonstrate accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • 3: Speaking and listening
    3.1: Speaking and listening
    3.1.1: Describe & reflect on experience, and express what is thought, felt and imagined
    3.1.2: Organise and convey facts, ideas & opinions effectively
    3.1.3: Understand and convey complex ideas
    3.1.4: Communicate with clarity, focus and purpose
    3.1.5: Communicate appropriately for the context
    3.1.6: Engage appropriately in conversation

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