The Sixth Form Curriculum

Students are required to select four AS levels of their choice with the full guidance of the TCSI team given to the students in Year 12. As mentioned before, students will have the option to drop one AS-level in year 13, should the feel it is difficult to manage. Please note that, external examinations in most subjects will take place during May/June for Year 12. It is important to remember that all courses offered are from CAIE, UK

Furthermore, In compliance with the Ministry of Education requirements, it is mandatory for all students to complete Arabic studies in Year 12, this applies to both Arab and Non-Arab students.

Selecting the right course of study

• Before you consider which subjects you would like to select, research a range of universities and career options so that the subjects you select satisfy the entry requirements and your future goals.

• You are advised to use our new online Career product called: UNIFROG to assist you with subject selection as well as university and career options. This tool is a product of a UK based organization that helps students explore many different career opportunities. Students will have the latest academic and career information available especially when choosing IGCSE and AS Level subjects.

• Ensure that you have the correct number and combination of AS, A level to satisfy any university or career requirements prior to application

• Think about which subjects you enjoy now but also consider new subjects you haven’t experienced before but which sound interesting

• Prioritize your subjects in order of interest and value to you

• Decide how you are going to organize your subjects across the two years.

• Speak to your mentors, and those within your chosen industry to get an idea of what it is like to be in that particular field.

By getting the best grades possible at IGCSE level you will ensure you have a wide range of options available at Sixth Form

Arabic A for Arabs (Ministry Mandatory)

All students in Year 12 who are either Emirati or whose UAE residency visa is on an Arab passport is required to take Arabic lessons, as per the UAE law and the Ministry of Education Guidelines.

The students will study the Y12_MOE Books.

Arab students will be provided with 4 lessons per week, and the students later can get the will be to use the attested certificate to apply to UAE based universities. Ongoing assessments will take place to monitor the progress and provide support where needed and parents will be made fully aware of the learning journey to ensure success.

Assessment Summary: The exam will consist of one paper divided into two parts:

Reading

Percentage

Marks

Type of the questions

50%

50 Marks

Structured and extended writing questions

50%

50 Marks

Writing

Course Outline:

Two composition tasks Questions will be based on Arabic passages

Arabic B for non-Arabs

(Ministry Optional)

The syllabus content is based on five broad Topic areas which provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. Through the study of these Topic areas, candidates gain insight into target language countries and communities. The Topic areas are:

• Family and home

• Out and about

• Future plans, education, and work

• Media and culture

• Customer services and transactions

• Everyday activities

• Personal and social life

• The world around us

• The world of work

• The international world.

Course Aims:

The specific aim of the course is to enable students to:

• Communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in writing.

• Understand and respond appropriately to what they read.

• Enjoy and appreciate the variety of language.

The course duration is one lesson per week, and it will be conducted during the school hours. At the end of the course, the students will have a ministry exam and a certificate of completion will be issued to them.

Assessment Summary

The exam will consist of one paper divided into two parts:

Percentage 50% 50%

Marks

50 Marks

50 Marks

Type of the questions

Structured and extended writing questions

Two composition tasks Questions will be based on Arabic passages

Important notes regarding the Sixth Form Curriculum

Additionally, it is imperative to note that the subjects chosen by the students must also be in line with the Ministry of Education criteria:

• Arabic is compulsory for all Arab students. For Non-Arab it is optional.

• Islamic studies are compulsory for Muslims (Arab and Non-Arab).

• Moral Education is compulsory for all students.

• Equivalency requirements: To be able to gain the Ministry of Education High School Equivalency Certificate (needed if intending to study in the UAE or if attested certificates are required for further education) students must complete a minimum of either 1 full A level subject or 2 AS level subjects with grades A, B, C or D attested by school (Excluding Arabic)

For the High School Equivalency Certificate, it is also compulsory that students complete Year 13, therefore, we do advise all students to complete full A-Level programme (Year 12 & 13). Please note that if you are intending to leave after Year 12, we would require a waiver certificate to state that you are fully understand and are aware that you will not qualify for the MOE certificate