Cambridge
Upper Secondary Program (IGCSE)
Invitation to explore
This holistic approach ensures that children grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, and culturally.
Cambridge Upper Secondary Program (IGCSE)
Grades: 9th & 10th
The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) program at RIS, administered by CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Examinations), offers a challenging and exciting two-year curriculum for students in Grades 9 and 10. While maintaining an international outlook, the program retains local relevance and ensures students are well-prepared for pre-university studies through a holistic and experiential approach to learning.
Key Features
- Stimulating Classroom Environment: Fosters high levels of student engagement and supports discussion-based learning and hands-on activities.
- Preparatory Year (Grade 8): Students study subjects like First Language English, Hindi or French as a Second Language, History, Geography, Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, and Environmental Management, along with co-curricular activities in Music, Dance, Yoga, Karate, Art, and Drama.
Subjects Offered
Co-Curricular Activities
- Integral to student life, nurturing self-aware and responsible individuals.
- Opportunities to pursue varied interests, engage in overseas exchange programs, International Award for Young People (IAYP) trips, Model United Nations (MUN), Japanese Student Exchange program, and educational trips.
Grading and Certification
- ICE (International Certificate of Education) is awarded with Distinction, Merit or Pass.
- Distinction: Grade A or better in five subjects and grade C or better in two subjects.
- Merit: Grade C or better in five subjects and grade F or better in two subjects.
- Pass: Grade G or better in seven subjects.
- Individual subjects are graded A* to G, with A* being the highest.
