What is Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 years old or 15 to 17 years old, depending on what age the student commences year 7. Today, there are more than 10,000 Cambridge schools in over 160 countries worldwide. It is recognised by leading universities in UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and over 100 colleges and universities in the United States accept IGCSE examination results as qualification for admission. This means students can be confident to gain admission to top colleges and universities anywhere with Cambridge IGCSE qualification.
Stellar's Cambridge Primary and Secondary Programme
Stellar's Primary programme is designed especially for students age 7 to 12; Lower Secondary Programme for age 12+ to 14 and IGCSE for students age 14+ to 16. We have done our homework on how elementary and middle schoolers learn best and planned our classes to keep them interested, challenged and focused.
The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. for lower elementary schoolers. Schoolers from upper elementary will have their first lesson at 8:45 a.m. and the day ends at 2:15 p.m. Middle schoolers between age 12 to 14 will start their day at 8:45 a.m. and end at 3.00 p.m. Finally, our IGCSE schoolers will begin their day at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. On Fridays, you will participate in athletics or other co-curricular activities. You can also take advantage of "Extra Help" sessions with teachers, or work on projects with classmates, as well as take up a foreign language lesson.
Stellar's Programme is designed to engage learners in an active and creative learning journey. A clear curriculum framework is used for each subject - English as a first language, Mathematics and Science - providing a clear teaching structure, along with an integrated assessments to monitor learners' progress.
English as a first language
English enables learners to communicate confidently and effectively and to develop the skills to respond to a range of information, media and texts with understanding and enjoyment. Learners who follow this framework will develop a first language competency in English based on a curriculum designed to be successful in any culture and to promote cross-cultural understanding.
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum framework explores five content areas: number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving. This curriculum focuses on principles, patterns, systems, functions and relationships so that learners can apply their mathematical knowledge and develop a holistic understanding of the subject.
Science
The key content areas covered are: scientific enquiry, biology, chemistry and physics. Scientific enquiry is considering ideas, evaluating evidence, planning, investigating, recording and analysing data. Environmental awareness and some history of science are also part of the curriculum.
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Please read on for subjects offered for both Primary and Secondary programme:
Year 1, 2 (Age 7 onwards)
English as first language
English grammar & reading
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Chinese as second language
Art & Craft
Physical education
Year 3, 4 (Age 8 onwards)
English as first language
English grammar & reading
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Chinese as second language
Art & Craft
Physical education
Year 5 and 6 (Age 9 onwards)
Aim: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint examinations in Year 6 (external)
English as first language
English Literature
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Chinese as second language
Malay as a foreign language
Year 7, 8 and 9 (Age 12 onwards)
Aim: Cambridge Checkpoint examinations in Year 9 (external)
English as first language
English Literature
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Information & Communication Technology
Chinese as second language
Malay as foreign language
Year 10 and 11 (Age 14 onwards)
Aim: Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Year 11 (external)
Cambridge IGCSE Subjects (Minimum six subjects)
Compulsory
English as first language
Mathematics
Choose additional 4 to 6:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Additional Math
English Literature
Geography
Accounting
Business Studies
Information & Communication Technology
Optional language classes:
Malay as a foreign language
Chinese as a first language
Chinese as a second language
Enrichment activities (Year 5 to Year 11):
Physical Education (Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Captain's Ball & Football)
ICT Appreciation
Music Appreciation
Cheerleading
Science Appreciation
Debate & Writing Competition
Chess
Art & Craft
Career Bazaar
Go Green
*Mixed martial arts (optional)
*Painting (optional)
Stellar Programme
Character education
Positive atmosphere
The best assessment for learning will happen where the teacher creates an environment where everyone is comfortable and familiar with routines. Learners will respond to all kinds of activities if the atmosphere is one that encourages them to participate fully in developing their learning.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
EXCELLENCE
Stellar's Upper Elementary and Middle School is designed especially for year five, six, seven and eight students.
We have done homework on how elementary and middle schoolers learn best and planned our classes to keep you interested, challenged and focused.
