Academics
ASIS SECONDARY PROGRAMME
Secondary 1 (Grade 7) to Secondary 4 (Grade 10)
Cambridge Lower Secondary | Cambridge IGCSE | Subject Choices
Programme Overview
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Secondary 1 (Grade 7)
Secondary 2 (Grade 8)
Builds strong academic foundations through English, Mathematics, Science and a broad range of foundation subjects.
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Cambridge IGCSE
Secondary 3 (Grade 9)
Secondary 4 (Grade 10)
Prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE core subjects and guided subject choices for individual interests and future pathways.
ASIS connects Cambridge standards with Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History as part of the school curriculum.
Grades 7–8 Secondary 1–2: What Students Study
Secondary 1 (Grade 7) and Secondary 2 (Grade 8) follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary pathway with core academic subjects and a broad foundation programme.
Core Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History
Foundation Subjects
- Art & Design
- Computing
- Global Perspectives
- Humanities
- Chinese Language
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
Grades 9–10 Secondary 3–4: IGCSE Core Programme
Secondary 3 (Grade 9) and Secondary 4 (Grade 10) prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE learning and assessment.
1
IGCSE English
English as a First Language or English as a Second Language, according to student level.
2
IGCSE Mathematics
Core or Extended Mathematics, according to ability and readiness.
3
IGCSE Combined Science
A required science pathway for all students.
4
Thai Language, Thai Culture and Thai History
Continues as part of the school curriculum for Thai and non-Thai students.
Students then add IGCSE elective subjects and School-Based / Honours subjects to build a suitable learning pathway.
Subject Choices
IGCSE Elective Subjects
Students select 1–3 IGCSE elective subjects. These subjects follow the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum and may lead to Cambridge IGCSE examinations.
Science & Technology
- IGCSE Biology
- IGCSE Chemistry
- IGCSE Physics
- IGCSE Computer Science
- IGCSE ICT
Languages & Humanities
- IGCSE Literature in English
- IGCSE Chinese – First Language
- IGCSE Chinese – Second Language
- IGCSE Mandarin Chinese
- IGCSE Geography
- IGCSE History
Creative & Applied
- IGCSE Business Studies
- IGCSE Art & Design
- IGCSE Music
- IGCSE Physical Education (PE)
Subject Choices School-Based / Honours Subjects
Students select 1–5 School-Based / Honours subjects. These subjects provide additional learning opportunities with less content and intensity than full Cambridge IGCSE subjects.
Available subject areas
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature in English, Chinese – First Language, Chinese – Second Language, Mandarin Chinese, Geography, History, Business Studies, Computer Science, ICT, Art & Design, Music and Physical Education (PE).
Important rule A student cannot select the same subject as both an IGCSE Elective and a School-Based / Honours subject.
This keeps each student’s programme balanced and avoids duplication.
For Grades 9–10 How Subject Choices Work
All students study the IGCSE core subjects. They then choose a combination of IGCSE electives and School-Based / Honours subjects.
STEP 1
Study the core programme
English, Mathematics, Combined Science, Thai Language
STEP 2
Choose IGCSE electives
Students select 1–3 subjects that match their strengths and future plans.
STEP 3
Choose School-Based / Honours subjects
Students select 1–5 additional subjects for breadth, enrichment and interest.
Learning Pathway Assessment and Progression
The secondary programme supports students step by step: foundation learning in Grade 7–8 and IGCSE preparation in Grade 9–10.
Secondary 2 (Grade 8) Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint is used as an external standardised assessment at the end of the Lower Secondary stage.
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Secondary 4 (Grade 10) Cambridge IGCSE assessment is used according to Cambridge IGCSE requirements, formats and reporting standards.