Building a Pathway to IGCSE Computer Science

Designing Custom Computer Science Curriculum
YCIS HK decided to transition from IGCSE IT to IGCSE Computer Science in the 2018-19 academic year. They contacted BSD to assist with the transition, curriculum, and teacher training to make this happen. BSD helped design a ~60-hour Coding Elective Course for the Year 9 students as a foundation for the Year 10 Computer Science course, generate interest and create a pipeline/pathway for students for Year 10. In 2018-19, 125 students signed up for the coding elective; from this, 44 students signed up for the Y10 Comp Sci program (the school's target was 25 students). In the successive year, 120+ students have signed up for the program in Y9, and over 40 students have signed up in Y10.

Our Solution

BSD provided a 60 hour custom curriculum pathway, 20 hour of teacher training and round the clock coaching and support. Has enabled 3 teachers to gain the skills and confidence to teach a cutting edge coding and computer science elective.

The Results

In the successive year, 120+ students have signed up for the program in Y9 and over 40 students have signed up in Y10. Showcasing that the Y9 program developed by BSD has generated a strong interest in the Y10 Computer Science course and students get a clear understanding of coding and computer science in Y9.

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