British (UK)
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.
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Year 7
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Year 8
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Year 9
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Year 10 (IGCSE / GCSE)
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Year 11 (IGCSE / GCSE)
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Year 12 (AS)
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Year 13 (A)
Cambridge - English - Literature (English) (9-1) - 0992
Students following the Cambridge IGCSE English Literature course will learn to enjoy the experience of reading literature by interpreting and evaluating English literary texts from different periods and from different cultures.
Students study prose, drama and poetry through a range of set texts written originally in English. They develop their ability to appreciate the different ways in which writers achieve their effects, and communicate their personal response to the texts studied. Students also consider the contribution English literature has made to our wider understanding.
‘Open book’ and ‘closed book’ examinations are available, as well as coursework and unseen options.
The syllabus 0475 has been approved by Ofqual for use in state-maintained schools in England as a Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Literature.
Both independent schools in the UK and state-maintained schools in England may enter learners for syllabus 0475.
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