High School

The High School experience extends far beyond the classroom walls at Woodford with learning made relevant through self-directed learning, experiential projects/tasks, service oriented inquiry, and student organizations. WIS’ high school is for students aged 14-18 years old in the grade level years of 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Cambridge Secondary IGCSE
SINCF6 and USP Form 7

High school students at Woodford begin to specialize more than they did in middle school. English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Coordinated Science, Geography, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Economics, History, and Physical Education continue to be compulsory subjects, while students also have the choice of advanced pathways in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

In all these subjects (except for physical education) they start a two-year preparation for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams which are taken at the end of Year 10 (October - November). Upon completion of Year 10, students will enter Solomon Islands National Curriculum Form 6 and USP Form 7.

IGCSE Cambridge is an internationally benchmarked qualification providing excellent preparation for senior high school and university education. It is taken in over 125 countries and offer a choice of many different subjects. IGCSE Cambridge qualifications are widely recognized and valued across the globe.

What is the Cambridge International Curriculum?

Cambridge schools worldwide have helped develop Cambridge IGCSE, which provides excellent preparation for the Cambridge Advanced stage including Cambridge International AS/A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U, as well as other progression routes to local and global curriculum streams. It incorporates the best in international education for learners at this level. It develops in line with changing needs and is regularly updated and extended. Cambridge IGCSE teachers can draw on excellent resources, training, and advice from subject experts.

Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE) is the world’s most popular international curriculum for 14-16-year-olds, leading to globally recognized and valued Cambridge IGCSE qualifications.  Over 9,000 schools worldwide teach it. Almost 500,000 entries each year from 144 countries.

Cambridge CIE is the group award of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and requires the study of subjects drawn from the five different IGCSE subject groups. It gives schools the opportunity to benefit from offering a broad and balanced curriculum by recognizing the achievements of students who pass examinations in at least seven subjects.

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