Our curriculum is designed to engage, challenge, and motivate. It is a rigorous programme with a balance of skills and content that prepares students for success in life.
Group 1 - Languages
Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language English
Hindi as a Second Language/ Foreign Language French
Group 2 - Humanities and Social Sciences
Environmental Management, Economics, Global Perspectives
Group 3 - Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Management
Group 4 - Mathematics
Cambridge International Mathematics, Additional Mathematics
Group 5 – Professional and Creative
Art and Design, Business Studies, Computer Science, Global Perspectives
Additional Co-curricular Activities Marathi, Physical Education, Music, and Drama
Cambridge IGCSE courses develop knowledge, understanding , and skills in:
Group 1 - Languages:
English As A First Language, Hindi As A Second Language, French As A Foreign Language.
The curriculum encourages learners to enjoy and appreciate the richness of language and to enhance reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Group 2 - Humanities and Social Sciences:
Global Perspectives, Economics, and Environmental Management.
The study of humanities and social sciences enables learners to gain a deeper insight in both global and local issues.
Group 3 - Sciences:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Management.
In sciences, students explore in-depth content knowledge (in Biology, Physics & Chemistry) with applications in the real world.
Group 4 - Mathematics:
International, Extended , and Additional Mathematics.In mathematics learners develop problem-solving and reasoning , both key life skills for further academic and personal success.
Group 5 - Professional and Creative:
Art & Design, Business Studies, Computer Science and Global Perspectives.
The above subjects mix content knowledge with project-based assignments to give the learner an opportunity to engage and develop their creative and critical thinking skills.
Cambridge Learners
Cambridge programme and qualifications develop not only subject knowledge but also skills related to it. Learners are encouraged to be:
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12)
The IBDP circle articulates graphically the conceptual framework of the IB Diploma programme and the collaborative nature of each component with the student at the centre.
In this programme students study six courses, three at higher level (HL) and three at standard level (SL). Students must choose one subject from groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth and depth of knowledge in languages, social studies, experimental sciences and mathematics.
The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5 (we recommend students to choose from groups 3 or 4). In addition, the programme has three core requirements that are included to broaden the educational experience and challenge students to think beyond the confines of the subject contents, with application in real life.
To receive an IB Diploma, students must satisfy all requirements of the programme (submissions of the CAS, TOK, and EE assignments) and receive at least 24 points in their combined grades with no failing conditions. An IB Diploma is awarded by the IBO following the May exams in Year 2 of the programme.
These exams are marked by the IBO as per the mark scheme published in the subject guides. The final grades, on a scale of 1 to 7, are based on the weightage given to the Internal and External Assessments of the subjects.
IBDP subjects offered at Goldcrest International
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
Language A: English Language and Literature (HL/SL)
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Language B Hindi (HL/SL)
Language B French (SL)
Language French ab initio (SL)
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
History (HL/SL)
Business Management (HL/SL)
Environmental Systems and Societies (HL/SL)
Psychology (HL/SL)
Economics (HL/SL)
Group 4: Sciences
Biology (HL/SL)
Chemistry (HL/SL)
Environmental Systems and Societies (HL/SL)
Physics (HL/SL)
Computer Science (HL/SL)
Group 5: Mathematics
Analysis and Approaches (HL/SL)
Application and Interpretations (HL/SL)
Core:
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Extended Essay (EE)
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
Group 6: The Arts (or a second course from Group 3 or 4)
Visual Arts (HL/SL)
Film (HL/SL)
To be awarded an IB Diploma, it is mandatory to follow the below mentioned criteria, along with the core:
CAS, the co-curricular extension of the IBDP focuses on the need of pedagogy to cross over the boundaries of the classroom and the textbooks to ensure the experience is experiential. CAS embodies the IBO’s vision that the goal of educating the whole person and fostering more caring and socially responsible attitudes comes alive when students reach beyond themselves and their books (IBDP CAS Guide, 2008).
In CAS, the student has to maintain a portfolio reflecting eighteen months of engagement that contribute equally towards all the three strands of Creativity, Activity and Service. In addition students have to complete at least one team project covering a minimum of two strands.
Creativity: Involves a wide range of arts, and other initiatives depending upon a student’s creativity to design, plan and execute projects.
Activity: Includes participation in expeditions, individual/team sports, and physical trainings/activities.
Service: Involves community, social service and environment friendly outreach. It is done in the spirit of giving to the community, thus developing a commitment to assist and support society.
Goldcrest International supports students in finding CAS initiatives best suited to their interests. The school has had a series of successful CAS initiatives: this includes , a rural outreach programme in Latur, CAS engagement trips, GIMUN, Junior MUN, organizing school carnivals, No Bag Day, Cascade (Inter-school events), and individual engagements in the sphere of creativity/sports/service/performing arts.
Goldcrest International's Philosophy is the guiding directive of our faculty. Goldcrest International’s teaching staff is committed to bringing pedagogy out of the textbooks and into the realm of real life, through relevant and meaningful application of the topics taught in the classroom. Teaching faculty are trained with IGCSE and IBO subject-specific trainings. Also, we support the professionalism of our teaching staff and some of our current staff are IB Examiners and IB workshop leaders.
Library
The Goldcrest International library has a wide collection of fiction and non-fiction books and materials to support our programmes. This collection encompasses both physical resources and online resources to support student research. High-speed internet on stationary computers and wireless connectivity for students using laptops and tablets are also available.
The library also holds an American Library Mumbai membership. This provides international editions of academic and non-academic books, along with online access to a vast collection of international research journals, magazines and newspapers for reference by students and teachers.
Support for Indian and foreign university admissions is available to advise in university choices, applications and admission procedures. Alumni are invited to share their knowledge and experiences on university application, university life and career pathways. In addition university fairs with university representatives are held at school to engage students.
Students of Goldcrest International have opportunities to develop interests or hobbies in the classroom through various other activities such as:
BOYS AND GIRLS FOOTBALL
STUDENT COUNCIL
YEARBOOK
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
SCHOOL SHOW
SCHOOL BAND
FILM CLUB
EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS
COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES
INTER-HOUSE ACTIVITIES
INTERSCHOOL SPORTS AND CULTURAL COMPETITIONS
Visits and excursions are also an important aspects of the learning experience. Goldcrest International organizes one-day/overnight and week-long excursions to various parts of India.
Goldcrest International is currently accepting admissions for Grade 6 - Grade 8 (Cambridge Secondary), Grade 9 - Grade 10 (IGCSE), Grade 11 - Grade 12 (IBDP).
Please contact us @ info@goldcrestinternational.in or call or WhatsApp us @ 8097608063.
