Learning pathway in secondary: IGCSE and A levels

Senior School pupils at Wellington College International Hangzhou follow a rigorous academic programme that is designed to focus heavily on developing the essential knowledge and skills the pupils require as they study towards their IGCSE and A level examinations.

Following the English National Curriculum, pupils in Year 10 and 11 will study and prepare for the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations through a two-year course across a broad range of subjects which is a combination of core compulsory subjects (English, maths, science, modern foreign language) and optional subjects.

In the videos below, Mr. Robert Deacon, Director of Studies at Wellington College Hangzhou offers an overview about the curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 in senior school and a brief introduction about IGCSEs and A Levels. 

Click to watch the introduction about the IGCSE

About Mr Deacon

Mr Deacon has over 22 years of experience teaching at outstanding schools in the UK; and he also has rich experience on standardising the academic performance in secondary school. In his previous role, he was responsible for raising standards of performance at Key Stage 4 and has managed a variety of faculties across the school including creative arts, humanities, business and vocational studies. As the director of studies at Wellington College Hangzhou, Mr. Deacon looks at the monitoring, evaluation and review the curriculum and the assessment practices within the secondary element of the school.  

Click to watch the introduction about the A Levels

On Friday 13 November, a parent information session about guiding the pupils towards a successful learning journey culminating in IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11 will be held at V&A to our Year 7 – 9 parents. 

Applications at Wellington College International Hangzhou are now being welcomed for the 2021-22 academic year. 

However, if you are moving to Hangzhou prior to the next academic year we are very happy to accommodate your requirements. Please scan the QR code below to book a personalised tour where you will meet the Master and experience our excellent teaching and learning. 

Wellington College International HangzhouWellington College International Hangzhou officially opened its doors to pupils in September 2018, offering a world-class international education for children of expatriate families from the ages of 2 to 18. In Pre-Prep and Prep-School, the College follows the English National Curriculum, which is enhanced through the cross-curricula International Primary Curriculum. In Senior School, pupils will complete the IGCSE and then follow the A Level Programme. As with all Wellington College schools, the Wellington Values and Identities form the core of the holistic education provided by Wellington College International Hangzhou.

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