
- Observations of student work and class participation
- Encouraging self-assessment and peer assessment
- Conversations and conferences with students and parents
The curriculum works towards IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) at Key Stage 4. At Key Stage 4, the timetable differs according to the student’s individual option choices. For students studying for the official iGCSE exams, AIS is currently offering the following subjects:
Mandatory subjects are - Maths, English language or English as a second language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (as a Combined Science qualification), and Spanish.
Beyond the five mandatory subjects, students choose three more subjects from different option groups, including the subjects: Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, Geography, German, ICT (BTEC), Music, and Physical Education. The subject range depends on student choices. In the future more BTEC options will be on offer.
Students will take the British GCSEs at 16, equivalent to the Spanish ‘graduado escolar’ allowing access to post-16 study programmes, both Spanish and international.
The student’s entry to university relies on the A-levels chosen and the results achieved. Specific universities and different countries have a range of criteria. Find out more information on the acceptance of A-levels in different countries here. (Insert her link to the PDF). The basic entry requirement for a Spanish university, for example, is two or more A level passes. Up to 4 AS and A-Levels are validated.
At Key Stages 4 and 5, although these students are following a more rigorous academic curriculum, we do not lose sight of our school ethos, which is to prepare rounded balanced young people, ready for the challenges of adult life.