As students and parents, we often deal with the apprehension of making the right decision; even more so, when it is with regard to education. Shifting a child from a CBSE/ICSE school to an IB school after Grade 10 is one such decision. Most high school students in India study under the aegis of the CBSE, ICSE or State Boards. However, recently, we have seen a huge presence of schools which offer the IGCSE, A Levels and IB Programs which are conducted by International Boards.
IGCSE, established by the University of Cambridge International examinations, is recognized worldwide for its emphasis on student centric education. It is designed to be taught as a two year course for students in Grades 9 and 10. During the two years, the teachers use different methods of assessment including course work, practical exercises, oral and listening tests, project work and written examinations. Post IGCSE, students can opt for A/AS levels or IBDP for their plus 2.
The IB programs were founded by The International Baccalaureate Organization which is a non-profit educational organization with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It runs three programs:
