Cambridge IGCSE
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What is Cambridge IGCSE?
• The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary
Education (IGCSE) is provided by University of Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE), the world’s largest provider of
international qualifications for 14–19 year olds
• Cambridge IGCSE is a high-profile qualification with an
excellent reputation
– It is recognised by universities and institutes of higher education
around the world
– It is equivalent in standard to the UK GCSE and Cambridge
International GCE O Level examinations
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Who can take Cambridge IGCSE?
• Cambridge IGCSE is
designed to be taught as a
two-year course
• Most students take
Cambridge IGCSE
examinations at age 16, but
it can be delivered in many
ways, to all ages
• It is ideal for students who
have taken Cambridge
Checkpoint tests
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What are the benefits?
• Cambridge IGCSE provides a foundation for higher level
courses, including Cambridge International A and AS Levels
and the Cambridge AICE Diploma
• Good Cambridge IGCSE grades count towards entry to
universities and colleges around the world
• Cambridge IGCSE offers students a flexible course of study that
gives them the freedom to select the subjects that are right for
them
• Study and examination at Cambridge IGCSE provide a broad
knowledge base and learning skills that provide excellent
preparation for employment
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What options are available?
• Students are encouraged to study a wide range of subjects at
Cambridge IGCSE
• In order to prepare themselves for further education many students
follow a broad and balanced curriculum with syllabuses from the
following groups:
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Languages
Mathematics
Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
Business, Creative, Technical and Vocational
• This can lead to an additional qualification - the International
Certificate of Education (ICE)
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What are Cambridge IGCSE
courses and examinations like?
• The course differs for each subject, but throughout there will be
a mix of assessment methods, including coursework, practical
exercises, oral and listening tests, projects and written
examinations
• Cambridge IGCSE courses usually take two years to complete
and examinations are taken at the end of this period
• Examinations are held in June and November each year with
results issued in August and February respectively
• Subjects are graded A* through to G - grade A is awarded for
the highest level of achievement and grade G for the lowest
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What resources are available?
• Each Cambridge IGCSE syllabus is accompanied by a resource
list with full details of books and other materials that may be
useful in the classroom
• Teachers are also provided with a range of resources and
support materials to equip them with the skills they need to
teach Cambridge IGCSE courses
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Online support and resources
Textbooks and other classroom materials
Teacher training
Professional development qualifications
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About CIE
• The world’s largest provider of
international qualifications for 14-19
year olds
• Offers school qualifications such as
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O
Level and International A and AS
Level, plus professional qualifications
in areas such as IT, business and
management
King’s College, Cambridge
• Part of Cambridge Assessment Group
and part of the University of
Cambridge
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About CIE
• CIE examinations are taken in
over 150 different countries
• Cambridge qualifications are
recognised by universities,
colleges and employers across
the globe
• CIE is the only not-for-profit
examination board to be QCA
accredited by the UK
government
Downing College, Cambridge
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