IGCSE

Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the two year International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum from the University of Cambridge, which is the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year-olds, taken in over 100 countries. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, and equips them with skills for future employment. Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by universities and employers worldwide.

To ensure a broad and balanced education, the curriculum has Core Subjects, which all students must follow, and Optional Subjects that enable students to choose subjects from a prescribed menu. The choice of subjects from the option menu is not a free choice BUT guided by principles that keep the curriculum both rigorous and broad.

In May/June of Y11, students sit IGCSE examinations in nine subjects - the three core subjects, a language and five other IGCSEs.

Core  Subjects

IGCSE:
English Literature
English Language
Mathematics

Non - IGCSE:
Personal & Social Education
Physical Education
History and Geography of Saudi Arabia
Arabic
Islamic Studies

Optional Subjects

Sciences:

Biology   Chemistry    Physics

Languages:

First Language Arabic     Second Language Arabic          Beginners Arabic (non IGCSE)

French    Spanish

Others:

Art & Design     Business Studies    Computer Science

Drama     Geography     History   Information Technology

Music   IGCSE Physical Education