The IGCSE and A-LEVEL courses set up by MIC have been authorized by the three most authoritative examination bureaus in UK (Cambridge Assessment International Education Code: CN440, Edexcel Code: 90517, Oxford International AQA Examinations Code: 96090 ) and have been recognized by more than 11,000 universities in more than 160 countries and regions around the world. Using the test scores of their three best subjects, students can apply for most of the world's higher education institutions including the those in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, etc.
UK International Curriculum System | Chinese Curriculum System | ||
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age | grade | curriculum | grade |
11-14 years old | Middle school grades 7-8 | Cambridge Checkpoint | First and second day of junior high school |
14-16 years old | Middle school grades 9-10 | International General Certificate of Secondary Education | Junior 3 and Senior 1 |
16-18 years old | Middle school grades 11-12 | Cambridge International High School Curriculum A-Level (Advanced Level& Advanced Subsidiary) |
Second and third year of high school |
IGCSE is a course program at the Cambridge International Examinations Center, targeting all students aged 14 to 16 worldwide. It has a high level of international recognition and enjoys a high reputation among international schools worldwide. Meilun International offers 16 courses for students to choose from, and students can choose 4-5 subjects from different directions that they like and excel in. Students find the subjects they excel in during the IGCSE stage, laying a solid foundation for future A-Level exams (where only 3 course grades need to be submitted). The following are the courses offered during the IGCSE program at Meilun International School.
Course grouping | IGCSE Year 1 | IGCSE Year 2 | |
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Compulsory | The first group language |
Chinese | Chinese |
ESL | ESL | ||
IELTS | IELTS | ||
The second group Traditional disciplines |
Mathematics | Mathematics | |
Physics | Physics | ||
Chemistry | Chemistry | ||
Biology | Biology | ||
Economics | Economics | ||
Elective | Third group Elective subjects (one out of four) |
History | History |
Accounting | Accounting | ||
CS | CS | ||
Business | Business | ||
The fourth group Art discipline (choose one from two) |
Arts and Design | Arts and Design | |
Music | Music | ||
Compulsory | Other | Physical Education | Physical Education |
The syllabus, curriculum and examination of A-Level curriculum system are designed and organized by four major British examination bureaus: Cambridge (CAIE), OCR, Oxford (AQA) and Edexcel. There are currently three UK examination bureaus entering China (all of which have been authorized by Meilun International), namely Cambridge (authorization code: CN440); Oxford (authorization code: 90517); Edexcel (authorization code: 96090). Therefore, all American students can complete the internationally recognized A-Level exam on campus.
The A-level education system is two years, with the first year being AS and the second year being A2:
The advantages of choosing A-level courses are also very prominent:
At present, there are many A-level courses starting in Meilun, and students can choose 3-4 courses to continue their studies based on their future career plans and interests, combined with their areas of expertise and IGCSE grades. The following are the subjects offered at A-level.
Course grouping | AS | A2 | |
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Compulsory | The first group language |
Chinese | Chinese |
IELTS + ESL/EFL | IELTS + ESL/EFL | ||
Group 2 Mathematics |
Mathematics | Mathematics | |
Advanced Mathematics (Elective) | |||
Elective (*Students without IG foundation should choose carefully) | Group A (either option) |
Physics | Physics |
Business* | Business* | ||
Group B (either option) |
Chemistry | Chemistry | |
Accounting* | Accounting* | ||
Group C (either option) |
Economics | Economics | |
Biology* | Biology* | ||
Group D (either option) |
History* | History* | |
Computer Science* | Computer Science* | ||
Compulsory | other | Physical Education | Physical Education |