Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel are two most commonly known bodies awarding the IGCSE. Oxford AQA (the Assessment and Qualification Alliance) also offers the Qualification
Cambridge Assessment International Education, which is a Part of the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Age Group:
14-16 yrs Generally
Equivalence in India:
Grade 10 (SSC, ICSE, CBSE, IB MYP, etc.)
Students can further progress to A-Level / IBDP / ISC/ North
American APT (Advanced Placement Test) or other equivalent Qualifications
IGCSE is generally a Globally recognised qualification and is accepted mostly by all the countries
Yes, if the student has successfully completed IGCSE in Grade 10 and then successfully completed or are in a phase of studying HSC/ISC/CBSE, A-Level, IBDP or Equivalent Qualification in India in/during Grade 11/12, provided they meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective examination authorities and also have chosen the right subjects that meet the eligibility criteria.
These form an integral part as there are certain subjects where practical skills are essential, such as science and art.
These contribute to the final grade and allow students to demonstrate their skills in a real-world or laboratory context.
Hoosing the Subjects:
There are five Subject Groups in IGCSE with several subjects to choose from, in each group:
The certificate indicates the grades scored for each and every subject rather than pass or fail.
Five scores of ‘C’ or higher indicates a students readiness to pursue +2 level qualifications, like the Class 12 CBSE,ISC, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement Diploma (US), etc.
Selection from five curriculum area:
Cambridge ICE is awarded to the students who choose at least seven subjects from the five IGCSE curriculum areas.
The subjects selected must include two (different) languages from Group I and One subject from each of Groups II, III, IV and V. The seventh and eighth subjects can be opted from any of the subject groups II-V.
Maths and English are essential for most students willing to keep their options open in future where further choice of subjects University Applications are concerned.
Quality should give importance to rather than Quantity (bearing in mind the minimum number of subjects) and choice of subjects should match your interests and strengths but also tking into consideration the future security of subjects in further progression and admissions at Universities in your choice of Programmes
Selection should align with future academic and career plans.
Include a mix of sciences, humanities, and languages to ensure a well-rounded education.
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