IGCSE Curriculum School Switzerland | La Côte International School, Aubonne

LA CÔTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AUBONNE IGCSE CURRICULUM

Respected worldwide, our IGCSE curriculum develops and evidences our students’ academic ability across a wide range of specialist subjects. Our programme provides a balanced secondary education, which is challenging and rich in knowledge, and is delivered using a varied classroom approach. It’s the ideal preparation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).

DISCOVER OUR IGCSE SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

At La Côte International School Aubonne (LCIS), our 14 to 16-year-olds work towards their IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) qualifications.

IGCSEs are the world’s most popular international qualifications for this age group, recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide. Borne out of the GCSE qualification used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the International (I)GCSE is adapted to suit a more global student body.

IGCSEs improve performance by developing creative thinking, enquiry, and problem-solving skills, as well as in-depth subject knowledge. As a result, they are the perfect preparation for the IB Diploma Programme.

THE LA CÔTE IGCSE CURRICULUM EXPLAINED

One of the leading IGCSE schools in Switzerland, our students choose from a wide variety of IGCSE subjects, with no limits on the number of qualifications they can sit. Typically, a student will study each subject over a two-year period before taking exams that assess their knowledge and understanding.

The way students are graded depends on the exam board. At LCIS, we use two IGCSE boards: Cambridge Assessment International Education and Edexcel. Students are now graded on a 9-1 system, with Level 9 the highest achievement and Level 1 the lowest.

Our students’ IGCSE curriculum is complemented by the Theory of Knowledge module, which is a key element of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

EXPLORE OUR IGCSE SUBJECTS

Students at our IGCSE school in Aubonne study the following compulsory subjects: French A or French B, English Language and English Literature, Maths, the Theory of Knowledge, Games, and PSHE.

They also take compulsory Science. Learners can choose the Double Award (Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics) and either Design Technology, Computer Science, or Academic PE. Alternatively, they can select the Science Triple Award (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

Students also choose three options from the following IGCSE subjects:

Academic PE.
Art.
Business Studies.
Design Technology.
Drama.
Computer Science.
Geography.
German.
History.
Music.
Spanish.

BUILDING OUR IGCSE LEARNERS’ KNOWLEDGE

Our IGCSE curriculum develops our learners’ knowledge, understanding, and skills across a range of areas.

These areas include:

Subject content.
The application of knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations.
Intellectual enquiry.
Flexibility and responsiveness to change.
Working and communicating in English.
Influencing outcomes.
Cultural awareness.

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SECONDARY

A TYPICAL DAY AT LCIS

With dynamic learning spaces, inspiring curricula, and world-class teachers, no two days are ever the same at LCIS.

First things First

The day starts with a chance to focus on wellbeing through topics such as friendship, internet safety, consent and community action. It's a chance to check in with their homeroom teacher who follows closely their academic and pastoral progress.

early morning

Teaching Fresh Minds

Classes begin at 8.40 am. In a wide variety of lessons beyond the core subjects of Maths and English, students learn advanced skills such as source analysis and critical thinking.

Morning

Getting Active

Sports and PE are great confidence boosters and promote skills like resilience, communication, leadership, time management, and team spirit. Students love to represent LCIS in their favourite sport, too!

Late morning

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Nutritional Balance

Students eat a healthy lunch with their friends, freshly prepared onsite by our catering team. After that, there's time to socialise, and play sports on our spacious field before settling into afternoon lessons.

lunchtime

Design Thinking

In Design and Technology, which is enriched by our collaboration with MIT, our students can fully experience the creativity and design thinking at the heart of our teaching philosophy.

Afternoon

Join the Club

School finishes at 4pm, and students may choose to stay on at one of our 80+ clubs. They can nurture their interests and connect with their friends over sports, art, music, drama, computer science, robotics, STEAM, French, or German. There truly is something for everyone!

Extracurricular activities

INSPIRING YOUR CHILD

At LCIS, we pride ourselves on recruiting the most caring, dedicated, and highly qualified teachers. By getting to know your child, their interests, and preferences, our dedicated IGCSE curriculum educators will help them to achieve their absolute best and shape a unique personalised learning journey to success.

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