IB Middle Years Programme (MYP & IGCSEs)
Discover Middle Years at ICS London
The MYP for students aged 11 to 14 is a three-year framework that provides excellent preparation for the iGCSE programme, available from age 14, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), available from age 16.
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The Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Broad and balanced in its approach, the programme features eight subject groups. Students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from the highly flexible MYP curriculum that promotes the fundamental concepts of intercultural understanding, communication and holistic learning.
Students in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 on the MYP receive a personalised programme of education tailored to their own interests, talents and requirements. Small class sizes allow teachers and students to track progress and ensure everyone is challenged at an appropriate level.
MYP subjects include:
- English Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Chemistry, plus either Biology or Physics
- Humanities, Service as Action and Personal Project
- Visual Art, Design Technology and Music
- Modern Foreign Language (French, Mandarin, Spanish, EAL)
- FLOW & Personal Development
- PE (Physical Education)
The iGCSE programme in Years 10 and 11
At ICS London we offer students the opportunity to experience the best possible preparation for the IB Diploma Programme. Many of the topics studied at IGCSE level are also studied during IB Diploma, meaning that our IGCSE courses will build a strong foundation which will help students perform better in the IBDP.
IGCSEs are recognised worldwide by other schools and universities, and they can be used as proof of academic achievement, which is useful during the admissions process when applying to university. Some universities in the USA accept IGCSEs as a qualification similar to the US High School Diploma. This is because the US has a 4-year degree programme, and what would be covered in the IB Diploma is covered in the first year of study course in their universities.
IGCSES are a flexible curriculum and are adapted each year to meet the needs of our students. The units are conceptual and inquiry-focused; therefore, topics, content, and texts may change. What follows is a sample curriculum.
Current iGCSE subjects include:
- English B or English as a Second Language
- Mathematics or Further Pure Mathematics
- Science Double Award (Chemistry, Biology and Physics)
- Global Citizenship or Business
- Art & Design, Music or Drama
- Modern Foreign Language (French, Mandarin or Spanish)
- PE (Physical Education)
The FlOW Projects
Our students are learning and growing in a world where technological, societal and environmental change are paving the way for life in the 20230s and beyond. At ICS London, we feel strongly that we need to think carefully about this unique set of evolving circumstances.
FLOW lessons take place daily for Year 7-Year 10. Students are mixed into six different groups across the year groups. Students' complete courses in the following: Wellbeing, Coding, Sustainability, Global Citizenship, Social Justice, Entrepreneurship. Courses are designed to stimulate discussion around these topics. Music Instrumental lessons will also take place during FLOW lessons and students may choose to learn an additional language during FLOW later in the school year.
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Homework Policy
Home learning is designed to be purposeful and is connected to units of study. It may be
short-term or project-based and provides a good opportunity for parents to engage with their
child’s learning. It may be an explicit task, or review or extension of classroom-based
learning.
MYP and the IB Learner Profile
The MYP builds on the competencies gained in the PYP stafe and prepares students for the IB Diploma. It relies on connecting classroom practices and content to the world outside by emphasising teaching and learning through global contexts, and by assisting students to play out the full learner profile.
Why choose ICS London:
Personalised Learning
Students benefit from small class sizes
Dedicated Teachers
Experienced staff tailor the learning experience
Holistic Experience
Learning in and outside the classroom