IGCSE School Guangzhou | The British School of Guangzhou

IGCSE CURRICULUM (KEY STAGE 4) AT BSG

As an IGCSE school in Guangzhou, in Years 10 and 11, our students follow the Key Stage 4 Curriculum and embark upon their two-year examination course, which revolves around preparing for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Our students’ high performances on these globally recognised IGCSE qualifications are invaluable for accessing post-16 education options, setting the ideal preparation for A-levels.

IGCSE SUBJECTS AT KEY STAGE 4

At Year 10 – the start of Key Stage 4 in the English National Curriculum – and continued through Year 11, students at the British School Guangzhou start their two-year International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination courses.

Students follow the core IGCSE Curriculum and study mathematics, science, English, and another language. This course of study is complemented with several optional IGCSEs. Students are likely to sit between 8 and 11 IGCSEs in total.

Students who successfully complete the Key Stage 4 curriculum in Years 10 and 11 proceed to KS5, focused on A-levels, in Years 12 and 13, which gives them the ideal preparation for university.

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Upper Secondary

A TYPICAL DAY AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF GUANGZHOU

Every day is different at BSG. That’s down to our exceptional teachers, variety of learning experiences, and exclusive collaborations with world-leading organisations via Nord Anglia Education.

Follow your own path

No day is ever the same. That’s because every student follows their passions, forging their own path to success. For some, that means quantum physics in our science labs; for others, creating sculptures in our art studios.

Cultivating talents and interests

Inventing the future

Our STEAM lessons are full of ‘eureka’ moments. Practical projects encourage our students to keep building and exploring as they connect ideas and skills across the subjects while deepening their know-how of science, technology, and engineering applications.

Building and exploring

Find your dream university

At this vital stage in education, it’s important your child has the time and space to make big decisions, including which university course to study. Our guidance service supports students and parents through the process.

Making decisions

Taking centre stage

Your child can star on the stage, learn a musical instrument, or feature their singing voice. Our world-class collaboration with The Julliard School especially opens doors to a world of thrilling artistic opportunities.

Creating and expressing

Teamwork and spirit

Our students embody our vibrant community spirit every day, which they love to express through our fun, competitive sports, science, and cultural house events.

House spirit

Taking initiative

It’s exciting to initiate positive work in the community and make a difference – through service activities or fundraising of Community Partnership, our Student Council, or Model United Nations, inspired by our special collaboration with UNICEF.

Leading the way

BRITISH SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

We enrich our secondary curriculum at the British School Guangzhou through a number of activities that allow students to achieve additional qualifications to enhance their personal portfolios. We know the importance many top universities place on students’ holistic secondary curriculum education and interests beyond the classroom.

Leadership Opportunities

In addition to formal positions of responsibility, we also provide students with opportunities to show leadership and initiative. These include subject prefect positions and running after-school activities for younger students.

Residential Trips

Our students take part in a few trips throughout Sixth Form to develop their leadership skills and to allow opportunities for personal growth. These have included trips to Europe, the US, and throughout China and Asia with outward-bound courses in Hong Kong involving sailing, kayaking, and trekking.

Global Campus

All BSG Secondary students have access to Global Campus, Nord Anglia Education’s global education platform. This enables students at BSG to interact in challenges, events, and competitions with their peers at NAE schools across the globe and to work with world-renowned collaborators The Juilliard School (known for performing arts), MIT for STEAM subjects, and UNICEF for humanitarian causes and social impact.