GCSEs
GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) mark the completion of secondary education in the UK and consists of a number of examinations and qualifications for pupils aged between 14 and 16 years old.
GCSE International qualification
The International GCSE is the ‘international’ version of the GCSE qualification and is available in many countries around the world, providing pupils with a gateway to further academic study in the UK and beyond.
Whilst providing an international perspective, International GCSEs retain the same qualities of its UK equivalent. At The Aquila School in addition to encouraging our pupils to develop a sense of international-mindedness and global awareness, we select the right course to ensure our pupils have the most success.
GCSE Examination methods
All GCSEs and International GCSEs are linear in nature with final external examinations taking place at the end of Year 11. Examinations assess topics studied throughout both Year 10 and Year 11.
Depending on the examination board chosen by teachers in collaboration with the pupils, some of the GCSE and International GCSE courses use a variety of assessment methods. Some have an element of coursework or internal assessment (known as the controlled assessment) which is prepared in class but completed under examination conditions in school. Although the amount of coursework varies from subject to subject, all of it requires pupils to work independently over a period of time.
GCSE Examination methods
All GCSEs and International GCSEs are linear in nature with final external examinations taking place at the end of Year 11. Examinations assess topics studied throughout both Year 10 and Year 11.
Depending on the examination board chosen by teachers in collaboration with the pupils, some of the GCSE and International GCSE courses use a variety of assessment methods. Some have an element of coursework or internal assessment (known as the controlled assessment) which is prepared in class but completed under examination conditions in school. Although the amount of coursework varies from subject to subject, all of it requires pupils to work independently over a period of time.
It is essential that pupils manage their time effectively from the start of their courses to avoid a build-up of coursework deadlines.