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Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds.
Cambridge IGCSE
A Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success.
Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.
Cambridge IGCSE offers a flexible curriculum, with a choice of over 70 subjects in any combination, many of which are offered at The British Academy.
Quick facts
Years: 10-11
Subjects:
A wide variety of subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Languages
Goal:
To offer a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for further education and employment.
Value-added programmes:
The value-added programmes include TEFL Intervention Courses supporting non-English speaking learners through an individualised academic pathway.
Benefits for your child
Cambridge IGCSE equips learners with subject knowledge, understanding, and skills in intellectual enquiry, and is designed for students worldwide, including those whose first language is not English. With over 70 subjects to choose from, it allows learners to focus on areas they enjoy and perform well in, offering a broad and flexible curriculum.
Assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes written, oral, coursework, and practical components, with options suited to different ability levels. Graded from A* to G, Cambridge IGCSE provides a strong foundation for further education, such as Cambridge International AS & A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Cambridge Pre-U, and other post-16 routes.
Worldwide opportunities
A Cambridge IGCSE qualification is recognised by top universities and employers worldwide as a mark of academic achievement. In the UK, it is considered equivalent to the GCSE, and a grade C or above in English as a Second Language is accepted by many universities as proof of English proficiency.
Globally, many universities require a mix of Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels for admission. While most US and Canadian universities prefer AS & A Levels, some will accept students with five IGCSEs at grade C or higher.
The curriculum and assessments
Flexible and inclusive learning: The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for a global education.
The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of pathways for learners with diverse abilities, including those whose first language is not English.
We support schools in constructing a curriculum that meets their unique needs. Starting with core subjects as a foundation, schools can easily add breadth and cross-curricular perspectives.
Our approach encourages learners to engage with a wide range of subjects and make connections between them, fostering a holistic educational experience.
For schools, Cambridge IGCSE provides a flexible and stimulating curriculum supported by excellent resources and training.
For learners, it enhances performance by developing skills in creative thinking, enquiry, and problem-solving. It serves as an ideal springboard to advanced study.
Examinations are marked in Cambridge, providing schools with an external international benchmark for learner performance.