International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

In Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4), students study for IGCSE certificates. We use the Cambridge IGCSE courses due to their rigour, depth and breadth of study, which we feel best prepare students for the IB. These IGCSEs are recognised throughout the world and therefore aid those students who join us late or need to transfer to other international schools.

The IGCSEs are 2-year courses, after which students sit examinations in May/June. Many subjects have a coursework component in addition to the external examinations. The IGCSE results are released in August, and based on these results, students are accepted onto our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, or IBDP.

For more information on our IGCSE curriculum, please see the IGCSE Curriculum Guide.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

In Years 12 and 13 (Key Stage 5), students study for the IB Diploma. This is a challenging two-year course of study which, if successful, culminates in the award of the IB Diploma. The IB Diploma is one of the most highly regarded programmes for entry into universities across the world. Some students study for IB Course Certificates option, and this decision is based on IGCSE results or other entry tests prior to joining BISB.

For more information on our IB curriculum, please see the IB Curriculum Guide.