1. Cambridge IGCSE -GCSEs taken in England at the age of 15 -16 -Taken in a variety of subjects -Graded from A* - G -At the EABJM: English Language and Literature

2. English Literature Evaluated in 2 ways: a)Open Books examination (2h15) 70% -Text commentary -Literary essay -Empathic task Programme: Macbeth, Things Fall Apart and 15 poems.

3. English Literature (continued) b) Coursework 30% Students produce TWO pieces of work: literary essay empathic task 600 – 800 words each Worked on in class and corrected by teacher.

4. First Language English Evaluated in two ways: a)Reading Passages (2h) 50% - writing based on extracts - analysing how writers’ techniques - summary writing b) Directed Writing (2h) 50% - speeches - reports - dialogues - discursive essays

5. The value of IGCSEs -Recognised in different parts of the world -An added plus on your CV -Unlike FCE it is a native speaker exam -Excellent preparation for IB/OI/CA2 in 1ère and Terminale. -For UK universities aim for A* -C

6. Results 2006 First Language English (198 students) A* - C = 90% A* - D = 98% English Literature (200 students) A* - C = 71% A* - D = 91%