Curriculum
Guanghua Qidi teaches the English national curriculum at IGCSE, AS and A Level, in English across all subjects. Students sit examinations with CAIE, Pearson Edexcel or Oxford International AQA. These qualifications are accepted for undergraduate admission in the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Australia, Canada and elsewhere.
G1 / G2 · IGCSE
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and English are required; students select three further subjects from the options list.
Required subjects
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English (ESL / EFL)
Elective subjects
- Chinese
- Further Mathematics
- Biology
- Economics
- Business
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- History
- Psychology
- Geography
- Global Perspectives
- Music
- Art
- Physical Education
AS / A2 · A Level
English is required; students select three to four subjects from the list below and may additionally undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The art pathway is delivered as a portfolio programme through the Guanghua Haoqi Art Center.
Required subjects
Elective subjects
- Chinese
- Mathematics
- Decision Mathematics
- Statistics
- Mechanics
- Further Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Marine Science
- Economics
- Business
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- History
- Psychology
- Geography
- Music
- Art
- Physical Education
Examination boards
The school is a registered examination centre for the boards below and administers examinations on campus. Combinations that span more than one board are confirmed jointly by the student’s personal mentor and the relevant subject department, so that the specification matches the student’s university plans.
- CAIE
- Pearson Edexcel
- Oxford International AQA
Enrichment and non-examined courses
The Dianshan Lake campus additionally timetables the following courses and activities within the school week:
- French / Spanish
- Sociology
- Physical Education
- Outdoor education programmes
- Design & making workshop
- Culinary workshop
Course availability by campus
The Dianshan Lake campus offers the full IGCSE and A Level program. The Yangpu campus offers a selection of IGCSE and A Level subjects together with the art pathway, whose portfolio courses are delivered through the Guanghua Haoqi Art Center.
Co-curricular activities
Clubs are student-led and school-sponsored, and run across four areas — academics and technology, arts and media, practical and innovation, and athletics. The school provides facilities, funding and a supervising member of faculty. The current roster is listed on the School Profile page.
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