Upper Secondary

YWIES Shanghai Lingang offers a four-year Overseas University Preparatory Programme (OUPP), consisting of a two-year International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and a two-year University Preparation (A Level).

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  International Recognition

  The IGCSE and A Level certificates are issued by the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and are widely recognised in the world. YWIES Lingang has created an authentic international atmosphere and learning environment in mainland China which facilitates graduates to pursue further studies in top overseas universities.

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  IGCSE

  Cambridge IGCSE provides a study programme across a wide range of subject areas. Within the curriculum there is a balanced mix of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Students graduating from IGCSE can continue to study the A Level programme at YWIES Shanghai.

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  A Level

  A Level is based on the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Programme issued by the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). English is the key medium of instruction. It offers various choices of courses. Students are able to choose the most suitable courses according to their own career planning, interests and specialties. As an internationally recognised curriculum and examination, A Level assists students to get fully prepared for their further studies in top overseas universities.

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  Broad Selection of Electives

  At YWIES Shanghai Lingang, students can choose subjects preparing them for university studies in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Architecture, Art & Design, Music and others.

• IGCSE Compulsory Subjects

  • • Chinese
  • • English
  • • ICT
  • • Mathematics
  • • Science
  • • Global Perspectives

• IGCSE Elective Subjects

  • • History
  • • Computer Science
  • • Art and Design
  • • Economics
  • • Music
  • • Drama
  • • Geography
  • • Additional Mathematics

  Students must choose at least two elective subjects.

• A Level Courses

  • • Mathematics
  • • Further Mathematics
  • • Physics
  • • Chemistry
  • • Biology
  • • Economics
  • • Business Studies
  • • Psychology
  • • Computer Science
  • • Art and Design
  • • Music