Top IGCSE School In Bangalore | IGSC School In India | JIRS

Jain International Residential School (JIRS) is top IGCSE school in Bangalore. We have over 750 students schooled from Class IV to XII under CBSE, IGCSE, IGSC and IB curricula.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

To give education an international flavour and experience, we offer students IGSCE curriculum set by Cambridge International Examination (CIE) board, UK. By introducing the IGSCE curriculum into JIRS in 2004 for Grade VIII onwards, we encourage students get a fair understanding of the global education set-up. To get a comprehensive outlook of international evaluation and learning methods, demands of the course work and the academic requirements to obtain certifications and other credits. The curriculum also fosters empirical and critical skills needed to solve academic challenges and an opportunity to engage in making a connection with the outside world.

We encourage students to take up examinations at two different timelines set by CIE standard: Summer (May-June) & Winter (October-November).

With the growing demand for IGCSE, the school has launched IGSCE for Grade during 2008 - 2009. JIRS has successfully sent eight batches of students for IGCSE exams from June 2007 - November 2013, the results are commendable. The school has also sent six batches of GCE "A" Levels students and more than 80% are pursuing their higher education in foreign universities. The following sections provide more details about the CIPP, IGCSE and GCE "A" level programs with subject combinations offered at JIRS.

Top IGCSE School In Bangalore

ABOUT CIE

CIE is part of Cambridge Assessment, Europe's largest assessment agency, and a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Assessment was established in 1858 as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), and it celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. Presently, CIE examinations are conducted in over 160 different countries. Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities, colleges, and employers across the globe.

Medium of Instruction

English

Classes Taught

Grades VII - Grade XII for both boys and girls

IGCSE - Lower Secondary Program (LSP) - GRADE 7

The Cambridge Lower Secondary Program is a framework for educational success for students under the age group of 11-14 years. It builds on the primary stage and develops children's knowledge and skills in Mathematics, English, and Science. The Lower Secondary Program has been developed to link seamlessly with the Cambridge International Primary Program and provides standardized tests to allow careful monitoring of progress from primary to lower secondary phases. It also provides excellent preparation for students embarking on IGCSE or O Level courses.

Subjects offered at JIRS - GRADE 7

Group - I

Subjects

·         English

·         French / Hindi

·         Mathematics

·         Science (Ext.)

·         Information Technology

·         Environmental Management

·         Art & Design

IGCSE Program (From Grade 8 - 10, and 9 - 10)

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is provided by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), one of the world's leading providers of examinations. IGCSE is a high profile qualification with an excellent reputation. Recognized by several universities and institutes of higher education around the world, it is equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and International GCSE O Level examinations. IGCSE offers a balanced international curriculum which is designed to encourage high academic standards through a practical approach to teaching and learning and consists of a three-year course of study leading to an examination that is typically taken at the end of Grade 10. Successful students receive an internationally recognized qualification, the IGCSE. Students belonging to any curriculum are eligible to pursue IGCSE after 8th grade only if they qualify certain academic parameters. The student can continue IGCSE from grade 9 onwards and take CIE exams at the end of grade 10.

Benefits

This course provides broad knowledge and develops creative thinking, application orientation for the concepts learned, and inquiry into every aspect of the learning. IGCSE provides a foundation for higher-level courses, including A and AS Levels and the AICE Diploma. Good IGCSE grades count towards entry to universities and colleges around the world. IGCSE offers students a flexible course of study that gives them the freedom to select the subjects that are right for them. Study and examination at IGCSE provide a broad knowledge base and learning skills that provide excellent preparation for higher studies and employment.

IGCSE curriculum - Subjects

There are five subject groups in IGCSE with several subjects to choose from, in each group:

Group 1: Languages (First Language, Second Language, Foreign Language, etc.)

Group 2: Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, English Literature, History, etc.)

Group 3: Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)

Group 4: Mathematics (Mathematics, Additional Mathematics.

Group 5: Creative, Technical & Vocational (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies, Music, etc.)

International Certificate of Education (ICE) Award

The ICE is more prestigious than the standard IGCSE. Instead of the five papers needed to obtain the IGCSE, if a student attempts and passes seven or more papers, he / she is awarded the ICE. The seven subjects must be as follows:

 

Two subjects from the language group

One from each of the other four groups

One more from any of the five groups

At JIRS, the following subjects are offered at the IGCSE level

Cambridge International Examinations Fee

Children who are appearing for their Grade 10 IGCSE, 11, and 12 GCE ‘AS/ A Level’ Cambridge International Examinations have to pay the Examination fee set by the CIE. Please note: The examination fee is excluded from the regular school fee.

Principal

Mr Kalairajan

 +91-80-8971750554

 

Vice Principal

Ms. Vijaylakshmi Bhandi

 +91-80-9448972108