Key Stage 4 – English
Cambridge IGCSE (Upper Secondary School) English
About the Subject
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English offers candidates the opportunity to respond with understanding to a rich array of reading texts during the course as a whole. Candidates will use these texts to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types for different purposes and audiences.
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English allows learners to:
- develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and
- effectively when speaking and writing
- learn how to use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.
Specifics
| Delivery Method | Start Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Online, real-time classrooms, 24/7 access to the curriculum | September onwards, throughout the year | Upper Secondary - Year 10 & Year 11. The curriculum framework covers knowledge, skills, and understanding in reading, writing, speaking and listening |
Course Grading
Assessment
Student progress is evaluated through weekly formative assessments, including group discussions, collaborative activities, written tasks, quizzes, and presentations, to ensure consistent feedback and growth. At the end of each topic or half-term, students complete a comprehensive assessment that demonstrates their skills and understanding through extended independent written or spoken tasks.
What Will Your Child Learn?
Learners develop English skills they can apply to a range of different purposes and audiences in everyday situations and in study. They will communicate confidently and effectively, and develop the critical skills to respond to a range of information, media, and texts with understanding and enjoyment. Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English allows learners to:
- develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
- learn how to use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.