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Curriculum
KCSE
The KCSE curriculum covers a four year programme, running from January to November each year, beginning with Form 1 to Form 4. The students will select their examination subjects at the end of their 2rd year from the following sets:
Core Subjects:
- Mathematics
- English
- Kiswahili
- Chemistry
Electives: Choice of 3 or 4 of:
- Biology
- Physics
- Geography
- C.R.E
- History
- Business Studies
- Computer Studies
- Agriculture
- French
- Music
International GCSE
When eventually launched, the International GCSE curriculum will involve a three to five-year programme beginning from either Year 7, 8 or 9, and the examination Years 10 and 11.
The programme runs from September each year, with final exams in May/June of year 11. Students may also opt for ‘A levels’ thereafter. The compulsory subjects are English and Mathematics, and a choice of at least 5 optional subjects.
Admission will require students to meet minimum requirements in English and Mathematics, and satisfactory completion of necessary Stages of the International GCSE Curriculum. Students on the 8-4-4 Curriculum may join the IGCSE programme in January after completion of Standard 7 as Year 8, or after Standard 8 as Year 9.
Edexcel’s International GCSE qualifications are currently available in 40 subjects to provide more choice to students wishing to study a variety of subjects. At Foothills, we aim to provide the following: