What is the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)?
Q: What is the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)?
A: The IGCSE is an international exam for school students that is typically taken by 14 to 16-year-olds and prepares them for more advanced academic work.
Q: How does the IGCSE compare to the United Kingdom GCSE?
A: The IGCSE is recognised as being of the same quality as the United Kingdom GCSE.
Q: Which subjects are covered by IGCSE courses?
A: IGCSE courses cover subjects from a variety of areas, including Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Creative, Technical and Vocational.
Q: At what levels can most subjects be studied for the IGCSE?
A: Most subjects can be studied at two levels of ability, either an easier level or a harder level, to make the IGCSE appropriate for students with different levels of ability.
Q: Who is the IGCSE aimed at being appropriate for?
A: The IGCSE is aimed at being appropriate for students whose first language may not be English, and this is reflected in all the tests for the IGCSE.
Q: At what age are students typically taking the IGCSE?
A: Students typically take the IGCSE at the ages of 14 to 16.
Q: What is the purpose of the IGCSE?
A: The purpose of the IGCSE is to prepare students for more advanced academic work, including moving on to A-Level and AS-Level study.
