Subject offering: Grade 10 - Foundation IB (Dover and East)

Dover Campus

UWCSEA Grade 10 Programme August 2023 entry We have structured our Grade 10 Programme to offer students individual support and preparation that will help them to prepare for the next stage of schooling. The Academic programme gives students exposure to a wide range of subjects that can lead to the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) courses offered in Grade 11 and 12.

Towards the end of the school year, Dover Campus students complete a one week Service Project in Singapore.

Students take the following programme of core and elective subjects:

Core subjects

Language other than English option*

Arts option

Periods per week

Coordinated Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)

8

Integrated Humanities (Business and Economics, Geography and History)

4

English Literature and Language or English as an Additional Language

6

Mathematics

6

Global Perspectives

4

Computing and Digital Literacy

2

Physical Education

2

First Language (advanced)

Chinese (Mandarin); Dutch; French; German; Japanese; School Supported Self-Taught Language

Second Language (advanced)

Chinese

Foreign Language (continuation)

French; Mandarin

Art and Design, Drama or Music

Total

4

4 40

* Students for whom there is no suitable language option are offered an alternative.

Progression into Grade 11 All students who display commitment to the College Values and have actively participated in all elements of the Learning Programme are welcome to join Grade 11. Our open and inclusive transition process relies upon a partnership between students, parents and the school, in which the best educational interest of the student is the primary consideration.

Assessment Internal examinations are held at the end of the school year to provide students with grounding in study and examination practice. Individualised guidance is provided to all students by academic subject staff as well as their mentor after these examinations in order to prepare students for the requirements of Grade 11 and 12.

For in-depth information on each subject, please refer to the Dover Campus Grade 10 Academic programme information by scanning the QR code: Last updated 29 July 2022 | ADM–2122

East Campus

UWCSEA Grade 10 Courses August 2023 entry Students joining UWCSEA East in Grade 10 take a combination of core and elective subjects.

All students complete a one week Outdoor Experience and Service Project during the school year.

Subject areas

Core subjects

Language other than English option**

UWCSEA Courses

Periods per week

English Literature and Language or English Language Acquisition

4

Essential Mathematics

4

Integrated Science or option to study Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics as individual Sciences*

4

Critical Perspectives

4

Physical and Wellness Education

4

First Language (advanced)

Literature and Language: French; Japanese; Hindi; School Supported Self-Taught Language

Second Language (advanced)

Chinese

Foreign Language (continuation)

Chinese; French; Spanish

Beginner Language

Chinese; French; Spanish

4

Humanities option

Economics; Geography; History

4

Art or Design option

Dance; Drama; Film; Music; Product Design; Engineering; Theory of Cooking and Food Ethics

4

Two additional options

Academic Coaching***; Computer Science; English: Creative and Critical Literacies; English for Academic Purposes***; Further Mathematics; The Science of Learning; or an additional subject from Languages other than English, Humanities, Art and Design or Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics as individual Sciences*.

8

Total

40

* Students may elect to study individual Sciences in Grade 10. To take ‘triple Science’ students use the core Science block and the two additional option blocks. ** All language classes are offered subject to sufficient numbers requesting the course. An alternative will be offered if required. *** Selection of this course may be required, based on the advice of High School staff.

Progression into Grade 11 All students who display commitment to the College Values and have actively participated in all elements of the Learning Programme are welcome to join Grade 11. Our open and inclusive transition process relies upon a partnership between students, parents and the school, in which the best educational interest of the student is the primary consideration.

Assessment Assessment patterns differ slightly from subject to subject, however many include a coursework, practical or oral component, portfolio work or product design. Examinations at the end of Grade 10 are scheduled in subjects where this is required in preparation for Grade 11 and 12. Major assessment pieces are initially marked by the teacher, and internally moderated within the Department.

For in-depth information on each subject, please refer to the East Campus UWCSEA Courses Academic programme information by scanning the QR code: Last updated 29 July 2022 | ADM–2122