Students who attend an IGCSE centre are taught in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) syllabus. This is an internationally recognised qualification that, when combined with A levels, can significantly improve a student’s chances of being accepted into the top universities in the world.
What should I prepare for IGCSE?
The IGCSE is designed to be as accessible to a variety of different academic abilities as possible and so, unlike the GCSE, most of the assessments are done through exams. This allows for a more flexible approach to learning and means that students who struggle with assimilating knowledge can still achieve good grades by focusing on the parts of the curriculum where they excel. For example, students who find it difficult to understand English are often given the option to use past exam papers and this can help them overcome their weaknesses.
IGCSE students are also encouraged to develop their enquiry skills and learn how to think critically. This helps them become well-rounded individuals who can tackle problems and make their own informed choices. The IGCSE also offers a range of subjects to allow students to pursue their interests in depth while developing the knowledge required for more specialist study later in life.
When choosing your IGCSE subjects it is important to consider your child’s strengths and interests as well as the subjects they want to go on to study at A level or in university. This can be done by researching the career paths they are interested in and thinking about which subjects would suit their future studies.