International Education Trend Issues
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): International Education Trend Issue

Preparing for the IBDP: A Qualitative Evaluation of the Cambridge IGCSE Experience in ACS Jakarta

Sugiarto, Lily Yuliani (Unknown)
Sugiarto, Sugiarto (Unknown)
Santosa, Heru (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum at ACS Jakarta and its effectiveness in preparing students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). With growing demand for international curricula in Indonesia’s Satuan Pendidikan Kerja Sama (SPK) schools, the study evaluates how IGCSE supports academic transition to IBDP. Using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model, qualitative data were collected through interviews with school leaders, teachers, students, alumni, and parents. Findings show that while IGCSE provides strong academic grounding and subject continuity, it does not fully equip students with the research, writing, and independent learning skills required in IBDP. Stakeholders identified the need for better instructional alignment, skill-based scaffolding, and student-centered academic guidance. The study contributes to understanding international curriculum pathways in SPK schools and offers recommendations to strengthen the IGCSE-to-IBDP transition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ieti

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education

Description

International education is facing various challenges and trends that are affecting the way students receive their education and the way institutions provide it. These include globalization and mobility, technology and online learning, cost and accessibility, student safety and security, diversity ...