IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education and is equivalent to a traditional UK GCSE.
IGCSE is the worlds most popular qualification for secondary school students.
IGCSEs are typically studied by students aged 14-16, and used as access to further education.
IGCSEs can also be applied for at any time, by anybody who wishes to become qualified to an international standard.
IGCSE grades range from D-G (level 1) and A*-C (Level 2).
Why choose IGCSEs?
Employers, universities and colleges will almost always require applicants to have specific GCSE or IGCSE grades of C or above.
The IGCSE is recognised internationally, in over 100 countries, and provides evidence of ability worldwide, not just in the UK.
The IGCSE aims to develop vital educational skills, including recall of knowledge, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, team work and investigative skills.
IGCSEs are provided by and regulated by the Cambridge and Edexcel, adding extra validity to the qualification.