High School

At PCS, we recognize the development of character as essential to a full  and worthy education of any student. We are proud of the students who graduate from our High School. They are equipped with character traits that enable them to cope in their new environments, as well as achieve profound success there, and subsequently, in the world beyond. Our students are prepared for university; they are prepared for life. We take seriously our duty to create an environment where a students feel comfortable and confident. When they enjoy being at school, they approach all challenges or experiences with a positive spirit.

Curriculum

Princess Cinderella High School follows IGCSE, AS and A-Level Cambridge curriculum. Therefore, the following subjects are taught to the students:

Grade 7 & 8

English Language, Mathematics, Core Science, Geography, Business Studies, History, Accounting and Computer Science.

Grade 9 & 10

The students who enter Grade 9 are made to choose between Science Section and Arts/Commercial Section.

In the Science Section, the students will study English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Studies, History, Physics, English Literature, Chemistry and Computer Studies.

In the Arts/Commercial Section, the students will study English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Studies, History, Economics, Accounting, English Literature and Computer Science.

Grade 11

The students who enter Grade 11 are made to choose between Science Section and Arts/Commercial Section.

In the Science Section, the students will study English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, English Literature, Business studies and Computer Science.

In the Arts/Commercial Section, the students will study English Language, Mathematics, Biology, History, Geography, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, English Literature and Computer Science.

Students at this level will have to sit for the Cambridge International Examination.

As & A Levels

The students who enter AS or A Levels are made to choose between Science Section and Arts/ Commercial Section.

In the Science Section, the students will study English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science

In the Arts/Commercial Section, the students will study English Language, Mathematics, History, Accounting, Economics, English Literature and Information Technology.

Students at this level will have to sit for the Cambridge International Examination.

Grading System

History, Geography, Economics, Accounting and Business Studies
60% Exam
30% Long Test
5% Quizzes
5% Seatwork/Homework/Notebook
100% Total
Core-Science/Chemistry/Biology/Physics
60% Exam
15% Long Test
10% Quizzes
10% Experiments
5% Homework/Seatwork/Notebook
100% Total
Mathematics
60% Exam
25% Long Test
10% Quizzes
5% Assignment
100% Total
English/Portuguese/English Literature
60% Exam
10% Long Test
10% Oral Participation
10% Quizzes
10% Seatwork/Homework
100% Total
Computer Science
60% Exam
25% Projects
10% Long Test
5% Quizzes
100% Total

Interpretation of the Grades

Grade A* A B C D E F G Ungraded
IGCSE Marks 90 - 100% 80 - 89% 70 - 79% 60 - 69% 50 - 59% 40 - 49% 30 - 39% 20 - 29% Below 20%

Passing Grade – 60%

ACADEMIC SCHOOL HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 8: 00 – 15: 00    

                 Break Time: 9: 45 – 10: 15

               Lunch Break: 12: 30 – 13: 30

 

                        Friday: 8: 00 – 12: 30       

                 Break Time: 10: 00 – 10: 30