As a key memorization activity, EPQ can be added to PS writing materials, reduce the score for admission, and make up for the lack of research ability training of domestic students, which is becoming more and more important in English applications.
More and more students are choosing to take the EPQ at the IGCSE stage, leaving more time for the EPQ to create and produce a higher quality paper.
If my current English proficiency is limited, for example, ESL is only at grades B-C, can I do an EPQ?
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Is there a hard language requirement for EPQ?
The EPQ requires students to write in English, so the ability to express themselves in English is one of the criteria for judging the quality of the EPQ, but there is no hard and fast standard for what language level students should be at in order to participate in the EPQ.
The main aim of the EPQ is to encourage students to undertake independent research and exploration, improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills, rather than just a requirement for English language proficiency.
Even if the current students have limited English ability, they can still participate in the EPQ and get a good result if they have enough interest and effort to invest more energy and time.
Oxford AQA Examinations, EPQ's Assessment Objectives
The examination of basic English language ability mainly includes the accuracy and standardization of grammar and word spelling, whether the organization and structure of sentences and paragraphs are reasonable and clear, and whether vocabulary and language expressions can accurately convey research ideas and conclusions.
Taking it a step further, EPQ projects usually require students to read a lot of English literature and materials, and having good English reading comprehension skills is also an advantage.
Regardless of grades, IGCSE students can learn about the framework and structure of academic essay writing in advance by taking the EPQ, and practice their English language skills.
If you want to get a good EPQ score based on subjective factors such as application, students can choose a topic that they are interested in or have relevant understanding (innovative but not too niche), have a foundation of understanding of relevant courses, and be more familiar with the use of relevant English vocabulary.
In order to help students better express their ideas and creative ideas, the Oxford AQA EPQ program can be defended in their native language, and if some students feel that their current oral expression is not very qualified, they can choose to take the Oxford AQA EPQ if the schedule is tight.
Oxford AQA Examinations Board, Explanation of the language of the EPQ defence
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Advantages for IGCSE students to take the EPQ
According to the Oxford AQA Examinations Board, students who take the EPQ will have a 29% increase in the probability of A-level grades in A*-B, and the probability of an A-level grade increase will also increase by 7% for each grade increase in the EPQ.
Therefore, IGCSE students' participation in the EPQ helps to lay a solid academic foundation for later ALevel study. Through the EPQ program, students can get acclimated to the depth and breadth of the ALevel curriculum in advance and prepare for future study.
The EPQ project requires students to choose a topic, conduct in-depth research, and write a report. In this creative process, IGCSE students have the opportunity to experience research-based learning at university level in advance, developing the ability to study and research independently.
Achieving a high score in the EPQ can increase the value of the PS essay and improve the UCAS score (EPQ A* can be converted to 28 UCAS points), and some institutions accept students to use the EPQ to achieve a reduction in scores, such as changing the application score requirement from AAA to AAB + EPQ related scores.
The University of Bath requires an EPQ for related majors
For IGCSE students, completing the EPQ ahead of schedule can reduce the stress of their studies and application preparation at ALevel/IB level.
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How to produce a good EPQ?
It is not easy to get an A* in the EPQ, and if you want to get an A*, you must be prepared for time and study.
First of all, we need to clarify the EPQ issues. It is recommended that students set aside enough time to understand the relevant information in the early stage, and be sure to choose the right topic, which can be related to the future major, or from the point of interest.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself before choosing an EPQ topic:
Why did you choose this topic?
How do you plan this topic?
Can the topic be planned, studied, analyzed, evaluated and interpreted?
Is there sufficient literature to refer to?
With a qualified word count range and sufficient resources, can this topic be successfully analyzed in depth?
EPQ is not just about producing a paper, if you want to get a good grade, you should also keep the following points in mind throughout the production process of the project:
Conduct as comprehensive research on the topic as possible, make the project more professional, refer to relevant literature and materials, and use data and other information accurately;
The materials that need to be submitted, such as work logs, defense PPTs, reports, etc., must be carefully prepared, and as much as possible to record and display the research process, personal thoughts and reflections of this EPQ;
The EPQ process can take a long time, so be sure to calm down, be patient, don't be afraid of trouble, check as many times as you can, and make changes in time.
EPQ focuses on students' independent thinking and research skills, but when students really encounter problems, they must learn to seek help from teachers. Maintain communication with the instructor and receive support throughout the project to reduce the output of wasted work.
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The Oxford AQA EPQ Programme (EPQ) is attended by nearly 40,000 students each year. The international version used to be called IPQ, but now it is renamed International EPQ.
Students who are in the IGCSE/AS stage can make full use of the time to do a good job of EPQ memorization, so that they can set aside more time to prepare for standardized academics, PS and other work in the future, and study efficiently and improve the quality of comprehensive application!
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