The curriculum in Upper School allows students to continue to deepen their understanding, knowledge and skills in their chosen areas of particular interest, related to both their future and intended pathways beyond school.
The Upper School is divided into two main stages, both following the international secondary programme from Cambridge University:
- Forms 9 and 10 – IGCSE Programme
- Forms 11 and 12 – A-Levels (AICE Diploma)
At each stage, students are given choice over what subjects to pursue, guided by teachers and relevant school leaders; being able to tailor their study programme to their individual interests and intended career. In each subject, the curriculum allows greater conceptual understanding and encourages connection to their community and world around them.
- Forms 9 and 10 - IGCSE Programme
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an internationally recognised qualification for school students.
Cambridge IGCSE provides a broad and flexible study programme and covers subjects from a variety of areas. It is designed to be suitable for students with varying levels of ability and whose first language may not be English.
CLIP offers the following subjects:
Form 9 Form 10 COMPULSORY:
COMPULSORY: English
Portuguese
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Computer Science
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
History
Physical Education
English
Portuguese
Foreign Language
Mathematics
Computer Science
Physical Education
ELECTIVES:
ELECTIVES: Business Studies
Economics
Art
Drama
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
History
Business Studies
Economics
Art
Drama
- Forms 11 and 12 – A-Levels (AICE Diploma)
The AICE diploma is a group award diploma of Cambridge University that requires the study from the three different areas: Mathematics and Science; Languages; and Arts and Humanities. Students have a high degree of flexibility in choosing their own academic programme. Each student can choose any combination on the following subjects as long as they complete 7 credits over a period of 25 months, with one compulsory credit on Global Perspectives.
Each subject is offered at AS or A levels. One AS subject represents one credit, while an A-level subject represents two credits.
CLIP offers the following subjects:
Group A: Mathematics and Sciences
Group B: Languages
Group C: Arts and Humanities
Biology
Chemistry
Computer
Science
Environmental Management
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Physical Education
English
Portuguese
Spanish
French
German
Chinese
Art and Design
Economics
Business
History
English Literature
Spanish Literature
Music
Psychology
Environmental Management
Physical Education
Travel & Tourism
+ Global Perspectives (compulsory) - Examinations Calendar
As a Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) centre, CLIP offers the possibility to write examinations in all subjects in two distinct sessions: October/November and May/June.
For more information regarding exact dates and times of examinations (both IGCSE and A-Levels) please check the CIE website or contact CLIP’s Examinations Officer: joao.militao@clip.pt
