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IGCSE qualifications are a stepping stone toward the world’s leading universities
The piece was published in Business Ukraine, pages 40-41
With ongoing security uncertainties helping to fuel record levels of Ukrainian interest in international university education, demand is also growing for educational programmes in Ukraine that can prepare school-age students for study abroad.
The British International School, Ukraine (BISU), which has schools in both Kyiv and Dnipro, offers children the chance to study for IGCSE and A Level qualifications in Ukraine. These options provide students with the opportunity to acquire a fully certified British-style education in Ukraine that can also serve as a pathway to prestigious universities around the world.
The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) qualification is a Cambridge International programme for young people aged 14-16 that is widely rated as the most popular and recognised in its category worldwide.
“The IGCSE is one of the most important milestones in any student’s educational journey that lays the foundation for future success,” comments BISU founder Olga Zastavna.
“The IGCSE is much more than just an exam. It functions as a gateway to further academic study and is often a prerequisite for entry into more advanced academic pursuits including university studies.”
The two-year IGCSE course begins at BISU in Year 10, with each student expected to study a number of core subjects such as English Language, English Literature, International Mathematics, and Coordinated Science. Additionally, they can also choose from a range of optional study subjects including Economics, Business, Computer Science, History, Geography, and modern languages like French, German, and Spanish. BISU officials typically recommend taking eight subjects in order to achieve a balanced mix between core and optional subjects. However, they also acknowledge that every student is unique and offer the flexibility to tailor learning plans in order to suit individual needs.
As part of efforts to support the progress and well-being of each student, BISU assigns a dedicated tutor who provides personalised guidance, encouragement, and motivation throughout the two-year IGCSE journey. BISU officials believe that as a result of this approach, students not only gain important qualifications but also benefit from a potentially transformational experience that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence to thrive in their academic and personal lives.
The BISU teaching staff features qualified native English-speaking teaching professionals from around the world who bring a wealth of educational experience to their roles. Many of the school’s teachers are also engaged in postgraduate studies and other forms of professional development that keep them at the forefront of current top practices in the international education industry. This reflects the BISU ethos of bringing the best of British educational standards to Ukraine.
“Ever since opening our doors in 1997, BISU has been a pioneering institution in many ways,” says Olga Zastavna. “We were the first to introduce a world-class British education to Ukraine and the first authorised Cambridge exam centre in the country. Through the Cambridge Pathway, we have been nurturing young minds while upholding the British values and rich scholarly heritage exemplified by venerable institutions like Oxford and Cambridge universities.”
In addition to being the only member of COBIS (the Council of British International Schools) in Ukraine, BISU has also developed active partnerships with a number of international organisations such as the Global School Alliance and Global Social Leaders. This helps to make the IGCSE experience at BISU as multifaceted as possible. As well as an emphasis on traditional academic achievement, students are also given opportunities to grow as global citizens by taking part in meaningful international initiatives that allow them to address pressing global issues such as environmental protection and climate change.
“Our IGCSE students recently visited Prague to take part in a Model United Nations Conference that brought together 200 students from 20 leading schools across Europe for debates on current global challenges. BISU students stood shoulder to shoulder with their peers, sharpening their skills in international dialogue and diplomacy,” shares Olga Zastavna.
Once they have secured their IGCSEs, students can theoretically end their formal education and move on from school life to their professional careers. However, in practice, most choose to continue studying and use their IGCSE credentials to transition toward the next level. For BISU students, this means advancing to A Levels, which then places them in a strong position to apply to universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, across Europe, and beyond.
Over the years, the school’s alumni have gone on to study at a wide selection of institutions including King’s College London, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the University of Manchester, the University of Queensland, the University of Vienna, the University of Warsaw, the University of Mannheim, and many more.
Obtaining IGCSE qualifications is a key stage in this journey that can help to open doors during future university admissions processes. Crucially, the IGCSE programme also offers BISU students the opportunity to grow as individuals and develop the kinds of attributes that will help them to prosper, wherever their further academic and professional careers may take them.
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