Cambridge Pre-IG – Y9

Course Description

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language.

The syllabus:

• is suitable for learners whose first language is not English, but who study through the English-medium
• develops learners’ ability to understand and use English in a range of situations
• builds learners’ awareness of the nature of language and the four language-learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
• focuses on practical communication for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study
• develops transferable skills to complement other areas of the curriculum.