IGCSE Program
- confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
- responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
- reflective and developing their ability to learn
- innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
- engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference
IGCSE Program Curriculum
- International Mathematics
- English Language
- English Literature
Students can choose four optional subjects from a list of nineteen. These choices have been thoughtfully curated from five different groups offered by Cambridge IGCSE. These subject choices allow our learners at B.D. to qualify for the ICE award, which recognises the academic achievement of students who pass examinations in at least seven subjects from five different subject groups, including two different languages.
- Coordinated Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Economic
- Geography
- History
- Art & Design
- Music
- Drama
- Business Studies
- Computer Science
- Additional Mathematics
- Global Perspectives
- Environmental Management
- Design & Technology
The approaches to teaching and learning each subject are aligned to foster a spirit of inquiry among our students. The syllabus content allows us to design several engaging activities for students that help them develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills. There is a good measure of interdisciplinary connections which students and teachers establish through group activities such as debates, exhibitions and Harkness discussions on different topics.
Each academic year is divided into four quarters, during which student understanding is assessed through formative and summative assessments. The two years of the IGCSE program at our school strengthen the foundation for our students to develop their conceptual understanding, critical thinking skills, collaboration and communication skills. This in turn prepares them to smoothly transition into IBDP and sustain their love for learning.
Beyond the classroom
At the inter-school level, students in the IGCSE cohort participate in the B.D. Liga Football and B.D. Slam Dunk basketball tournaments. They also conduct Community Service and are encouraged to undertake independent initiatives, fundraise, and sensitise their peers to the challenges faced by the underprivileged communities, such as Kick Like A Girl, newspaper and toy collection drives, etc. They attend school-sponsored sessions at Vatsalya every Wednesday, virtually now, but with the same spirit of being inclusive of everyone. All these experiences enrich our students and provide a holistic experience.
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