{"id":15794,"date":"2026-10-14T06:04:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glendaleschool.org\/ae\/?p=15794"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:12:25","slug":"why-should-igcse-preparation-start-in-year-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glendaleschool.org\/ae\/blog\/why-should-igcse-preparation-start-in-year-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should IGCSE Preparation Start in Year 9?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15794\" class=\"elementor elementor-15794\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-646cd81e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"646cd81e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72fbb6a6 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"72fbb6a6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69491f66 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69491f66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Key Takeaways:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start early:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Year 9 is the ideal time to build a strong foundation before IGCSE courses begin in Year 10.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen core subjects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus on Maths, English and Science to develop the knowledge and skills needed for IGCSE success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build effective study habits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practise active recall, regular revision and time management to make independent learning easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address learning gaps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identify difficult topics early and seek help from teachers before the workload increases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Explore subject choices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use Year 9 to understand personal strengths and interests before choosing IGCSE subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep languages in focus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular practice in Arabic, French or Spanish helps develop communication skills and keeps future options open.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage balance and confidence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parents can support progress through a consistent routine, positive encouragement and open communication with teachers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IGCSE is the culmination of a British curriculum education for a student, but the question is when does the actual preparation begin? Many parents assume it is something to think about in Year 10, when the syllabus gets more demanding and exams begin to feel closer. In reality, the best time to start building a strong foundation is much earlier, in Year 9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students following the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glendaleschool.org\/ae\/dubai\/curriculum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Curriculum for England (NCfE)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including those at Glendale International School, Year 9 marks the final year of Key Stage 3. After that comes Years 10 and 11 which make up Key Stage 4, and it is at this juncture that students begin working towards their IGCSEs and other qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you think preparing for IGCSEs in Year 9 does not mean handing students past papers or expecting them to start revising for exams two years in advance, that is incorrect. Instead, Year 9 is the perfect time to set the foundation, to crease out any issues and doubts so that when the real pressure begins, it will be much more smooth sailing for the student.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of Year 9 as the time to get ready, rather than the time to rush ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/glendaleschool.org\/ae\/blog\/why-is-year-9-so-important-before-igcse\/\">Why is Year 9 so important before IGCSE\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Is Year 9 Such an Important Year for IGCSE Preparation?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is one thing Year 9 has which might not be the case, it is time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Key Stage 3, students study a range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Computing, Modern Foreign Languages (They can choose between French and Spanish at Glendale), Moral Education, UAE social studies, Arabic and Islamic education for muslims. The knowledge they gain in these subjects becomes the foundation for their IGCSE pathway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a student who understands algebra, feels comfortable interpreting scientific information and knows how to structure a written answer will have a much easier time adjusting to the demands of IGCSE study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same applies to study skills. Knowing how to organise notes, manage assignments and approach a difficult question can make a real difference once lessons become more challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year 9 is also a good opportunity to identify areas where a student needs extra support. Perhaps a chapter in science still needs a little more attention, or maybe a maths concept is still a struggle, this is the time to address it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim for teachers at Glendale is simple: help students move into Year 10 feeling prepared, not overwhelmed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Should Students Focus on in Year 9?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody is asking students to get ahead of themselves and learn the entire IGCSE syllabus early. What matters more is understanding the topics they are already studying and developing the skills that will help them succeed later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some areas worth focusing on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build strong foundations in Maths, English and Science:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure key concepts are understood rather than simply memorised for a test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Become a more confident reader and writer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practise understanding different types of texts, explaining ideas clearly and supporting answers with evidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Develop problem-solving skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learn to work through unfamiliar questions and develop critical thinking instead of immediately looking for the answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Find a revision method that works:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Experiment with mind maps, flashcards, practice questions and short summaries and see what works best.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get better at managing time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is most important as one must learn how to divide time wisely so that all subjects can be taken care of instead of spending too much time on time and then missing out on the rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask for help when something is unclear:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Speaking to a teacher early can prevent a small difficulty from becoming a bigger problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review mistakes instead of ignoring them:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Understanding why an answer was wrong is often more useful than simply correcting it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start exploring IGCSE subject choices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Think about personal interests, strengths and possible future study options.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCfE encourages students to do more than remember facts. They also need to apply their knowledge, interpret information and explain their thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Can Students Develop Better Study Habits Before Year 10?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good study habits are much easier to establish when there is no immediate exam pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than leaving everything until the end of term, students can start with a simple weekly routine. Even 20\u201330 minutes of focused study on selected days can be useful when the time is spent well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to make studying a regular habit, not something that happens only when a test is coming up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can try a few straightforward techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Active recall:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Close the textbook and try to explain a topic from memory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spaced revision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Return to a topic several times over a few days or weeks instead of studying it once and forgetting about it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply what has been learnt to different types of questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Summarising:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Explain a topic in their own words to check whether they genuinely understand it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learning from mistakes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look back at incorrect answers, identify what went wrong and try a similar question again.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important for students to recognise that reading the same page several times does not necessarily mean they have learnt the information. Being able to explain an idea without looking at the textbook is a much better indication of understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the time Year 10 begins, independent study should feel like a normal part of the week rather than a sudden new responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why are Maths, English and Science so important?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths, English and Science are central to a student&#8217;s learning throughout secondary school. Building confidence in these subjects during Year 9 can make the transition to IGCSE much smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mathematics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> develops logical thinking, accuracy and problem-solving. Students who have a good grasp of essential concepts are better equipped to tackle more advanced topics and multi-step questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps students understand complex language and literature, develop their vocabulary and express ideas clearly. These skills are particularly useful when questions require explanations, comparisons or well-supported arguments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encourages students to understand how things work, interpret evidence and apply scientific principles to different situations. In IGCSE, it isn&#8217;t about learning formulas and chemical reactions. As students progress, they need to move beyond memorising definitions and become more confident in explaining concepts and analysing results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three subjects are core parts of the National Curriculum for England in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the importance of Modern Foreign Language in IGCSE?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the National Curriculum for England, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) form part of Key Stage 3. At Glendale International School, students have the option to study French or Spanish in Secondary stage. The vocabulary, grammar and communication skills developed during these years can provide a useful foundation if they decide to continue with a language at IGCSE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also the local context to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glendale also meets KHDA curriculum requirements, including requirements relating to Arabic. Arabic-speaking students and non-Arabic-speaking students follow different Arabic pathways, depending on their background and the applicable requirements. Islamic Education is also compulsory for Muslim students, alongside other curriculum requirements that can include Moral Education and UAE Social Studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students balancing Arabic with English and another language, Year 9 is a good opportunity to review their progress, identify areas that need attention and discuss future subject choices with their teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a multicultural country like the UAE, being able to communicate in more than one language can also be a real advantage. It helps students connect with people from different backgrounds and can be useful in higher education and future careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Can Parents Help Their Children Prepare for IGCSEs in Year 9?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents often want to help their children get ahead, but preparation does not have to mean adding more pressure to an already busy school week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most helpful things parents can do is encourage a balanced routine. Set aside regular time for homework and revision, while making sure there is still room for hobbies, exercise, social activities and rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also helps to show an interest in what children are learning. Asking them to explain a topic, talking through a difficult question or encouraging them to ask their teacher for help can be more productive than focusing only on marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a child is struggling with a particular subject, try to understand the reason before adding extra work. They may need a concept explained differently, more practice with the basics or support with organising their time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, recognise progress as well as results. Becoming more independent, learning from mistakes and gaining confidence are all signs that a student is moving in the right direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year 9 should be a time for building confidence and preparing for the next stage of school life, not worrying constantly about exams that are still ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Bottom Line: Start with the Foundations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for IGCSEs in Year 9 is not about turning secondary school into two extra years of exam stress. It is about giving students the time and support they need to become confident, capable and independent learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong subject knowledge, consistent study habits and the confidence to ask questions can make the move into Year 10 feel much more manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parents, the message is simple: there is no need to rush ahead, but there is real value in starting early. Help your child understand what they are learning, address difficulties before they grow and build routines they can maintain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Year 10 arrives, those small steps can make a much bigger difference than last-minute revision ever could.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a194fef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"a194fef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd20abd exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"dd20abd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afc04e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5afc04e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4cd348 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"d4cd348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2231\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2231\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is Year 9 too early to start preparing for IGCSEs?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2231\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2231\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not at all. The important thing is to focus on the right kind of preparation. Year 9 is about strengthening subject knowledge, identifying learning gaps and developing good study habits, rather than intensive exam revision.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2232\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do Year 9 students study the IGCSE syllabus?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2232\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2232\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, Year 9 is the final year of Key Stage 3, while formal IGCSE courses usually begin in Year 10. The exact approach can vary by school and subject, so parents should check their school&#8217;s curriculum plan.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2233\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much time should a Year 9 student spend studying at home?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2233\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2233\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single amount that works for every student. Short, focused study sessions spread across the week are often more manageable than long sessions at the weekend. Students should follow their school&#8217;s homework expectations and adjust their routine to suit their needs.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2234\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Which subjects should students prioritise in Year 9?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2234\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2234\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths, English and Science are good starting points because they are core subjects and develop skills used across the curriculum. However, students should continue to take their other subjects seriously, particularly those they may want to choose at IGCSE.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2235\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is Arabic compulsory for students in Dubai schools?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2235\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2235\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic is a required part of the curriculum in Dubai&#8217;s private schools, subject to the applicable KHDA requirements. The pathway followed may differ according to a student&#8217;s background and circumstances. 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Revisiting the basics now can make more advanced work much easier later.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2238\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">The Bottom Line: Start with the Foundations<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2238\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2238\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for IGCSEs in Year 9 is not about turning secondary school into two extra years of exam stress. 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