Cambridge IGCSE

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Cambridge IGCSE
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What is IGCSE?

• The International General Certificate of
  Secondary Education (IGCSE) is provided by
  University of Cambridge International
  Examinations (CIE), one of the worlds leading
  providers of examinations
• 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 British GCSE
  and International GCE O Level examinations

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Who can take IGCSE?

• IGCSE is designed to be taught as a two year
  course
• Most students take 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?

• IGCSE provides a foundation for higher level
  courses, including A and AS Levels and the AICE
  Diploma
• Good IGCSE grades count towards entry to
  universities and colleges around the world
• 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 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 at least seven
  subjects at IGCSE
• In order to prepare themselves for further
  education many students follow a broad and
  balanced curriculum with syllabuses from the
  following groups
• 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 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
• IGCSE courses usually take two years to complete
  and examinations are taken at the end of this
  period
• 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 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 IGCSE courses
• These include
• Online support and resources
• Textbooks and other classroom materials
• Teacher training
• Professional development qualifications

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About CIE

• Part of the world-renowned University of
  Cambridge
• One of the worlds leading assessment providers
• Offers school qualifications such as IGCSE, O
  Level and A and AS Level, plus professional
  qualifications in areas such as IT, business and
  management
• Kings College

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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
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