Seychelles S5 School Syllabus - Geography (National Examination)

The Seychelles S5 School Syllabus for Geography culminates in a National Examination. While the specific syllabus document remains elusive, gathered information reveals the following:

• Relationship to IGCSE: The national exam for Geography is based on the IGCSE syllabus, but with a different exam structure.
• Purpose of the National Examination: The S5 National Examination was introduced to cater to students who do not qualify for the IGCSE or who are not in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Phase One program.
• Past Papers Availability: Past exam papers, including those from 2020 and 2021, are available from the Ministry of Education – Seychelles.
• Student Resources: The Ministry of Education website provides some student resources for Geography, although they seem to be primarily focused on S1.
• Climate Change Education: Approximately 250 students in Secondary 5 follow the IGCSE Geography syllabus each year, which includes content related to human impacts on the environment.

It is important to note that the Seychelles National Curriculum Framework (2001) defines the broad content, skills, and attitudes to be learned by children in primary and secondary schools. This framework likely informs the S5 Geography syllabus. A 2007 trial edition of the Seychelles Geography syllabus was identified as not catering to 21st-century skills.