Esara International School
Secondary Curriculum Hub
Learning Pathways for all IGCSE and BTEC subjects — for students, parents and teachers
Pearson Edexcel
Cambridge International
BTEC Vocational
15 Subjects
Years 10 & 11
Select a subject to view the full learning pathway
Mathematics
Pearson Edexcel | 4MA1
Higher and Foundation tiers. Number, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability across a two-year programme.
2 Papers
Calculator & Non-calculator
4 Topic Domains
9 topic domains
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Mathematics
Pearson Edexcel | 4MA1
Biology, Chemistry and Physics combined. Practical skills, scientific literacy and exam technique across both years.
6 Papers
Biology + Chemistry + Physics
Double Award
3 science disciplines
✍
English Language
Pearson Edexcel | 4EA1
Reading and writing skills for first-language English speakers. Non-fiction texts, creative writing and transactional writing.
2 Papers
Reading & Writing
First Language
4 assessmentsections
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English as a Second Language
Pearson Edexcel | 4ES2
Listening, reading, speaking and writing for EFL learners. Authentic texts and real-world communication contexts.
4 Skills
CEFR B1–B2
EFL Learners
4 papers
Geography
Pearson Edexcel | 4XGE1
Physical and human geography including fieldwork. 9 topics spanning natural landscapes, urbanisation and global development.
3 Units
Fieldwork included
9 Topics
Physical + Human geography
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Global Citizenship
Pearson Edexcel | 4GL1
Critical thinking, global issues, human rights and sustainability. A skills-based course exploring what it means to be a global citizen.
2 Papers
Issue-based
Skills focused
Human rights & sustainability
📜
History
Pearson Edexcel | 4HI1
Source analysis, historical explanation and essay writing. Covers 20th century depth studies and thematic breadth studies.
2 Papers
Sources & essays
Depth studies
Source skills + essay
writing
writing
🎨
Art & Design
Pearson Edexcel | 4FA1
Fine Art pathway with portfolio and externally set assignment. Develops creative investigation, experimentation and personal response.
Portfolio + Exam
60% + 40%
Studio practice
Fine Art specialism
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Spanish
Pearson Edexcel | 4SP1
All four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Five topic areas. CEFR A2–B1 target. Linear qualification.
3 Papers
CEFR A2–B15
Topic Areas
Listening, reading,
writing, speaking
writing, speaking
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Chinese
Pearson Edexcel | 4CN1
Mandarin and Cantonese options. All four skills. Writing in Chinese characters required. Translation task unique to this IGCSE. CEFR A2–B1.
3 Papers
CEFR A2–B1
Characters required
Listening, reading,
writing, speaking
writing, speaking
🧠
Psychology
Cambridge International | 0266
Six topics across memory, sleep, prosocial behaviour, perception, motivation and language. 18 named studies. Examined externally at Cambridge centre in Chiang Mai.
2 Papers
Grades A*–G18
Named Studies
Cambridge
International | AO2 = 51%
International | AO2 = 51%
📈
Economics
Pearson Edexcel | 4EC1
Micro and macroeconomics across two papers. Covers demand, supply, elasticity, business economics, government policy and the global economy.
2 Papers
160 marks
AO2 = 48-49%
Pearson Edexcel |
A*-G grade
A*-G grade
🖥️
ICT
Pearson Edexcel | 4IT1
Theory of digital devices, connectivity and online safety (Paper 1) plus practical software skills in real exam conditions (Paper 2 — 3 hours).
2 Papers
200 marks
AO2 = 46-52%
Pearson Edexcel |
A*-G grade
A*-G grade
BTEC Vocational Pathways — portfolio-based, no exams
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Business
Pearson BTEC International | Level 2 Certificate
Seven units across business purposes, finance, marketing, people and customer relations. Portfolio-based throughout — no written exam.
7 Units
240 GLH
No Exams
Pass / Merit / Distinction
Information Technology
Pearson BTEC International | Level 2 Certificate
Four units: IT systems, spreadsheet modelling, programming (Python) and website development. Build a real portfolio of practical outputs.
4 Units
240 GLH
No Exams
Pass / Merit / Distinction
