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
