CURRICULUM

Upper Secondary

 

Welcome to Upper Secondary School! Our Secondary 3 and 4 levels feature the globally renowned Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum for 14-16-year-olds, encompassing comprehensive pedagogical and assessment standards. Through unique subject experiences, pupils gain valuable knowledge and skills for advanced studies supported by internationally recognised qualifications. At Upper Secondary, we foster GLOBAL COMPETENCE, GRIT, and RESILIENCE, enabling our pupils to be THINKERS IN ACTION - preparing them for the next chapter in their academic journey and beyond.
 

Teachers Allyssa and Lynie
 Department Coordinator and Cambridge Coordinator

Levels:

 

 Secondary 3            14 years old at the start of the School Year
Secondary 4            15 years old at the start of the School Year
*Note that in most cases, we do not allow intake at Secondary 4 level.
     
SY Calendar/Terms: mid-Aug to early-Jun / 3 Terms
     

 

 

 

 

IGCSE Subjects:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607)
Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (0654)
Cambridge IGCSE English-First Language (0500)
Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin-Foreign Language (0547)
Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450)
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457)
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478)
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417, for S4 only)
Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology (0445, for S3 only)

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-IGCSE Subjects:

 

 

 

 

 

Literature: English & Filipino
Physical Education
Mindfulness
History or Arts (for S4 only)
Visual Arts (for S3 only; an elective with Computer Science and Design & Technology)
     

 

School Timetable:

 

Daily except Wed from 8.15am-3.45pm
Wed from 8.15am-2.50pm

     
Section/House: No more than 20 Pupils in a Section/House.
     
International
Certificate &
Benchmark
Assessments
 Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
upon completion of the two-year programme in Secondary 4.
SASMO for Maths
Vanda for Science
     

 

 

 

Materials & Fees:

 

 

 

 

 Included in the Enrolment Fees are materials such as books, pupil’s kits, school supplies, uniforms and other class-related activities. Not included are meals, After School programmes and the Cambridge IGCSE Examination Fees. Please contact admissions@SingaporeSchoolCebu.com to request for the actual fees to enroll in SSC Upper Secondary School.