Developed by the University of Cambridge, the Cambridge International GCSE programme is based on the UK's renowned General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) framework.
This program is offered in over 3,000 schools globally, providing students whose first language is not English with the opportunity to obtain a high-caliber secondary education in English. Upon
completion, students take rigorous exams, earning the internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE certificate.
The Cambridge IGCSE certificate is a highly respected academic credential, acknowledged in more than 160 countries.
While it does not directly grant university admission, it is a vital
stepping stone for enrolling in the two-year International AS & A-Level programme. This advanced programme is essential for students aiming to pursue higher education at leading universities in
English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the United States, and beyond.
This program is offered in over 3,000 schools globally, providing students whose first language is not English with the opportunity to obtain a high-caliber secondary education in English. Upon
completion, students take rigorous exams, earning the internationally recognized Cambridge IGCSE certificate.
The Cambridge IGCSE certificate is a highly respected academic credential, acknowledged in more than 160 countries.
While it does not directly grant university admission, it is a vital
stepping stone for enrolling in the two-year International AS & A-Level programme. This advanced programme is essential for students aiming to pursue higher education at leading universities in
English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the United States, and beyond.
CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION PATHWAY
At International School Malta Crown, we offer a comprehensive educational journey through the following programs:
At International School Malta Crown, we offer a comprehensive educational journey through the following programs:
1. CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY – PRIMARY SCHOOL
● Student Age: 5 to 10 years
● Curriculum: Cambridge Primary Curriculum (Year 1 – Year 6)
● Final Exam: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test, typically taken in the final year of primary school.
● Objective: Completion of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum prepares students to progress to the lower secondary programme, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
● Student Age: 5 to 10 years
● Curriculum: Cambridge Primary Curriculum (Year 1 – Year 6)
● Final Exam: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test, typically taken in the final year of primary school.
● Objective: Completion of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum prepares students to progress to the lower secondary programme, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
2. CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY – LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
● Student Age: 11 to 13 years
● Curriculum: Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 7 – Year 9)
● Final Exam: Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Tests.
● Objective: Successfully completing this programme allows students to advance to the upper secondary level of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
● Student Age: 11 to 13 years
● Curriculum: Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 7 – Year 9)
● Final Exam: Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Tests.
● Objective: Successfully completing this programme allows students to advance to the upper secondary level of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
3. CAMBRIDGE UPPER SECONDARY – UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL
● Student Age: 14 to 15 years
● Curriculum: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Year 10 – Year 11)
The upper secondary programme builds upon the lower secondary foundation. The programme offers students two pathways: Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O-Level. Both routes provide a broad and balanced study across
various subjects, using a student-centered approach tailored to individual needs.
● Final Exams: Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O-Level.
● Objective: Earning one of these certificates enables graduates to proceed to a two-year course preparing them for further academic studies.
● Student Age: 14 to 15 years
● Curriculum: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Year 10 – Year 11)
The upper secondary programme builds upon the lower secondary foundation. The programme offers students two pathways: Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O-Level. Both routes provide a broad and balanced study across
various subjects, using a student-centered approach tailored to individual needs.
● Final Exams: Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O-Level.
● Objective: Earning one of these certificates enables graduates to proceed to a two-year course preparing them for further academic studies.
4. CAMBRIDGE ADVANCE
● Student Age: 16 to 17 years
● Curriculum: Cambridge International AS & A-Level (Year 12 – Year 13)
● Course Duration: Two years
● Exams:
Cambridge International AS-Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level):
This certification marks the successful completion of the first year of the
A-Level program, contributing 50% of the overall A-Level grade.
Cambridge International A-Level (Advanced Level):
This certification confirms the successful completion of the second year of the A-Level programme, accounting for the remaining 50% of the overall grade.
● Objective:
This two-year course evaluates students’ knowledge and determines
their eligibility for college or university admission.
● Student Age: 16 to 17 years
● Curriculum: Cambridge International AS & A-Level (Year 12 – Year 13)
● Course Duration: Two years
● Exams:
Cambridge International AS-Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level):
This certification marks the successful completion of the first year of the
A-Level program, contributing 50% of the overall A-Level grade.
Cambridge International A-Level (Advanced Level):
This certification confirms the successful completion of the second year of the A-Level programme, accounting for the remaining 50% of the overall grade.
● Objective:
This two-year course evaluates students’ knowledge and determines
their eligibility for college or university admission.
