AS & Advance Level
Coordinator's Message
At The Intellect, our commitment to providing a high-quality education for all our students is at the heart of everything we do. I am excited to share how we strive to create an enriching and supportive academic environment.
Our mission is to instill a love of learning and develop well-rounded individuals who are spiritually groomed and ready to succeed in an ever-changing world. We believe every student has unique strengths and potential, and our goal is to help them realize their fullest potential. Our faculty members are not just experts in their fields but are also passionate about teaching and mentoring students. They continuously engage in professional development to stay current with the latest educational strategies and technologies, ensuring our students receive the best possible instruction. We offer a diverse and comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge and inspire students. Besides a wide range of subjects, we provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and develop new skills. Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment is essential to student success. We prioritize the well-being of our students by providing access to counseling services, academic support, and extracurricular activities. Our school community is one where every student feels valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive.
We also recognize the importance of parental and community involvement in the educational process. We encourage open communication and collaboration with parents and community members to create a strong support system for our students. Your involvement and feedback are invaluable as we work together to enhance the educational experience at The Intellect.
The A Level Program
The Intellect School launched the A level programme in 2018. Understanding the needs of parents and students who prefer segregated schools, The Intellect provides quality education to its students to broaden their horizons, and provide them with a holistic approach to learning in order to make them valuable members of the society. A highly qualified teaching staff, which not only gives them course centric education but also nurture them spiritually thereby developing well rounded individuals.
Our academic programme offers a balanced A Level curriculum with both the Science and Commerce subjects necessary to pursue all types of higher education – including Medicine and Engineering. We have an interdisciplinary approach, so that students acquire a variety of skills. The curriculum has the following key features:
1) In-depth subject content.
2) Promotes independent thinking.
3) Provides opportunities to apply knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
4) Students are taught to:
- Handle and evaluate different types of information sources.
- Think logically and present ordered and coherent arguments.
- Make judgements, recommendations and decisions.
The Intellect School is affiliated with, and all subjects are offered through, the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The Centre Number is PK589.
Academics
Subjects Offered
We currently offers the following Cambridge International AS & A Level subjects – taught at the AS and A Levels:
Accounting (9706)
Students explore the role and responsibilities of the accountant, and study areas such as financial accounting and cost and management accounting.
Biology (9700)
The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path in science.
Business (9609)
It encourages students to examine the process of decision-making in a dynamic and changing business environment and to develop critical understanding of business organizations.
Chemistry (9701)
The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path in science.
Computer Science (9618)
Learners develop computational thinking & programming skills to solve computer science problems.
Economics (9708)
Students learn how to explain and analyse economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information, and organise, present and communicate ideas and judgements clearly.
Mathematics (9709)
Learners become able to think logically and independently, consider accuracy, model situations mathematically, analyse results and reflect on findings.
Physics (9702)
The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path in science.
Psychology (9990)
It is designed to give students an understanding of psychological concepts, theories and research methodology.
Sociology (9699)
The subject offers learners the opportunity not only to explore the processes that are shaping current trends, but also to develop an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human societies and their continuities with the past.
Urdu (9686)
Learners will gain an understanding of how to use the language in a variety of situations.
The duration of each A Level course is two academic years. A subject will be offered if a minimum of 3 students opt for it. Each student may select a minimum of three subjects and a maximum of four subjects.
Co-Curricular Activities
The Intellect School foster global citizens that are informed engaged and active. We provide a holistic A level programme that balances academics and Co-curricular activities to develop well rounded individuals.
Each year, the A level section plan an exciting extra-curricular calendar that includes sports and science events, painting competitions, bake sales, field trips, workshops conducted by renowned trainees, motivational talks, University Visits, sports tournaments etc.
If our students are to become responsible and involved citizens, they need to recognize at an early stage the issues faced by our society in general role they can play in developing healthy communities. Our school provides enabling environment, promoting democratic principles through student councils and developing communication skills through the MUN (Modern United Nations) activity.
Community Service:
Our students are involved in community service which can take the form of visits to hospitals and schools for the underprivileged, fundraising and sustainable environment campaigns, and much more, all of which encourages them to develop a set of attitudes and behaviours that will help them become valued members of society.
Celebrating Student Achievement
The Intellect School believes in celebrating its students’ achievements. Each year, it is our tradition to hold a Award distribution ceremony for students of the graduating A level classes.
Facilities
At The Intellect School, we celebrate the creative and physical as much as the academic and intellectual development of our students, so our A level section has the following major facilities:
- Open and vast playing grounds
- Basketball court
- Fully equipped science and computer labs
- Library
- Gymnasium
- Swimming pool Area
- Common room
- Personal Lockers
- Leisure area that includes snooker and table tennis also
Our aim is to provide dedicated blocks with teaching and recreational facilities appropriate to the needs of older students and reflecting the greater degree of independence they should be given.
Modern Classrooms:
Our Spacious bright classrooms are furnished with high quality furniture, modern amenities and multimedia projectors to create an effective learning and teaching environment.
Computer laboratories:
Fully air-conditioned and equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software, our computer laboratories provide networking and internet facilities to the standards required by Cambridge International.
Science Laboratories:
Laboratories that conform to Cambridge International standards are fully-equipped with all the requisite apparatus and chemicals. They are regularly upgraded in accordance with the syllabus and student strength requirements.
Library:
Comprehensively stocked libraries with high quality furniture and fixtures provide an environment that promotes self-study, research and investigation. The libraries are well-stocked with subject reference material, general reading matter, fiction and a number of quality local and international journals and periodicals for the benefit of students and staff. Computers and controlled internet access in the libraries enable students to conduct online research and access global resources.
Common Room:
Well-furnished common rooms with educational and recreational activities which provide A Level students with a comfortable and congenial atmosphere in which to spend their leisure time are also present.
Sports and Physical Fitness:
Outdoor sports and indoor games provide opportunities for all students to develop their skills. We have well-trained and highly qualified national coaches for most sports, especially basketball, handball, table tennis, badminton etc. Our students have participated successfully in national and international events.
Well-equipped gymnasiums, large swimming pools and playgrounds conforming to international standards promote physical fitness. Trained staff members are employed to help students maintain their general fitness.
Grading System
| Grades | Percentages |
| A* | 90 – 100 |
| A | 80 – 89 |
| B | 70 – 79 |
| C | 60 – 69 |
| D | 50 – 59 |
| E | 40 – 49 |
| U | Less than 40 |
The Final Transcript for AS Level summarizes the student’s progress throughout the year.
| Subjects | Q1 (50 marks) | Q2 (50 marks) | Mock exam (100) | Percentage | Grade |
Discipline
- In order for the students to succeed at The Intellect, they are expected to preserve and uphold the values in their conduct at all times, and in doing so, maintain high academic values. Students found acting in contradiction to these values will face disciplinary action.
The following actions will be deemed as direct violation of the discipline policy of the Intellect:
- Being disrespectful towards a teacher, staff member or fellow student
- Failure to adhere to instructions issued by a teacher or staff member
- Uninformed absences
- Cheating on a test, assignment or exam
- Plagiarizing other people’s work, ideas and/or research
- Bullying or harassing other students in any way.
- Conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
- Engaging in a physical or abusive verbal altercation with another student
- Damaging and/or vandalizing the school’s property
- Using foul language
- Furnishing false information for Intellect records – grades, contact information and application data
- Use of mobile phones inside the premises.
Disciplinary Action
- If a student engages in any of the behaviors listed above, she will be required to report to a senior staff member immediately and her parents will be notified.
Parents along with the students will be asked to meet with the Principal in case of serious or repeated violations.
The Principal, after contacting all the individuals involved, will reach a consensus on the consequences to be faced by the student. These may include disciplinary probation, suspension, being asked to withdraw enrollment or direct expulsion.
Attendance
Attendance is of the utmost importance. The Intellect expects students to attend school regularly and be present for all classes, tests, examinations and relevant school activities during the entire school year.
Students are expected to maintain 95% attendance. All students must be in school when school is in session unless otherwise noted. If a student is late to class, it is the teacher’s discretion to mark her absent.
Parents will be notified if a student’s attendance is low. In certain situations, parents may be called in for a meeting to discuss absenteeism. All correspondence regarding this issue will be put in the student file.
Attendance statistics also appear on students’ records. Students with low attendance may face difficulty in securing admission to higher education institutions
Absence Policy
Students or their parents are required to notify the management beforehand about any absences in writing.
If a student is sick for three days or more, a medical certificate must be obtained, and prior to returning to class, must be submitted to the administration office. If no written excuse is delivered, the absence will be noted as ‘unauthorised’.
Unauthorised leave may result in detention.
Students are advised to not schedule medical or any other appointments during school hours.
Students wishing to travel for Umrah, family weddings or any other purpose must notify administration well before the planned holidays.
In the event that a student is absent from an examination, the school must be notified as soon as possible before or on the day of the exam. An application explaining the absence must be submitted along with a medical certificate (if applicable) within 3 working days.
Policy for Religious Holidays
Haj absence will be excused for 30 days (inclusive of weekends). The Intellect will provide holidays as per Government directives and / or religious festivals.