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Cambridge IGCSE

The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a globally renowned program for 14-16 years old that has been around for the last 30 years. This qualification, recognised worldwide, provides learners with many more options than any other international certificate or diploma available today, allowing them to decide their career pathway in the ever-changing world. The standards of Cambridge IGCSE are aligned with the GCSE qualification taken in England.

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Cambridge IGCSE is the perfect springboard to advanced study. It improves performance by developing creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving skills which are all necessary for success in life or work. The syllabuses are international in outlook but retain a local relevance. They have been created specifically for an international student body and avoid cultural bias.

Cambridge IGCSE develops learner knowledge, understanding and skills in

  • Subject content
  • Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
  • Intellectual enquiry
  • Flexibility and responsiveness to change
  • Working and communicating in English
  • Influencing outcomes
  • Cultural awareness

Assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes written, oral, coursework and practical assessment. In many subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula, making Cambridge IGCSE suitable for a wide range of abilities. Grades are benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades, A* to G, which have clear guidelines to explain the standard of achievement for each grade.

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Assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes written, oral, coursework and practical assessment. In many subjects there is a choice between core and extended curricula, making Cambridge IGCSE suitable for a wide range of abilities. Grades are benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades, A* to G, which have clear guidelines to explain the standard of achievement for each grade.

Cambridge IGCSE examination sessions occur twice a year, in June and November. Results are issued in August and January.

Leading universities and employers worldwide accept Cambridge IGCSE as evidence of academic ability.

Learners can pursue Cambridge IGCSE either full-time or part-time. Under full-time, the learners will be studying any five of the following subjects, with subject code prefixed.

  • 0500 English Language (compulsory subject)
  • 0510 English as Second Language (ESL)
  • 0520 French
  • 0530 Spanish
  • 0549 Hindi
  • 0544 Arabic
  • 0547 Chinese / Mandarin
  • 0580 Mathematics Core
  • 0580 Mathematics Ext
  • 0607 International Mathematics
  • 0444 Mathematics US
  • 0620 Chemistry
  • 0450 Business
  • 0470 History
  • 0625 Physics
  • 0455 Economics
  • 0475 Literature in English
  • 0460 Geography
  • 0610 Biology
  • 0457 Global Perspective
  • 0417 ICT
  • 0452 Accounting
  • 0697 Marine Science (first exam 2024 June)
  • 0400 Art & Design
  • 0445 Design & Technology
  • 0680 Environmental Management

We may add or remove subjects from our programme offering subject to changes by Cambridge and student interest.

Under part-time, students can opt to study any one or more of the above subjects while continuing to study in a physical school or as a private candidate.

Important Note:

  • A cohort of a minimum of 5 students is mandatory to offer a subject. Students may be asked to accept a different subject where there are less than 5 students.
  • The Exam Series may change based on the latest update from Cambridge. Not all subjects are offered in both June and November series.

We follow Cambridge University Press course books and workbooks for core subjects.

For more details on the IGCSE Subjects and Curriculum, please visit https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/cambridge-igcse/

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