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Frequently Asked Questions

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The IGCSE is based on the British curriculum (GCSE) but adapted for a more internationally-focused student body. Assessments are done mainly by examination through the exam board of the school’s choice. The most well-known are Cambridge Assessment International Education, Oxford AQA IGCSE and Ed excel. The Cambridge exam board offers over 70 subjects, including 30 languages.

IGCSE is a standardized syllabus which is accepted globally, and has worldwide credibility. Universities worldwide accept IGCSE and International A-levels as evidence that applicants have completed high school.

Cambridge IGCSE courses usually take two years to complete and exams are taken at the end of that period. Examinations are held in June and November each year with results issued in August and January respectively.

The IGCSE is accessible to those of almost all levels of ability. The exam boards often separate questions by difficulty level to meet the needs of students of all academic abilities. It gives students for whom English is a second language more time to learn before the exam. If a student wants to study in the UK, IGCSEs help to provide universities with a more rounded picture. It has high value as an international qualification by European universities and North American colleges. These institutions will take it into account alongside the relevant A-Levels or IB Diploma grades.