International GCSE Programme

IGCSE Programme Description:

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a globally recognized

qualification for high school students, typically for the age group of 14-16. It is a balanced

curriculum designed to encourage high academic standards with a practical approach to

teaching and learning. The IGCSE was developed by University of Cambridge International

Examination, and the term “IGCSE “is registered by this university.

The curriculum consists of a course of study to appear for an examination taken at the age of

16. Students who succeed will receive an internationally recognized qualification, the

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE Certificate). The International

GCSE is equivalent to British GCSE examination.

IGCSE curriculum is suitable for students of all levels, skills strengths and nationalities. It is an

ideal platform for high school students to prepare for higher level international Programme like

IB and A-Level.

IGCSE offers a broad range of subjects, and the syllabi are regularly updated to keep pace with

developments in the education forum, and to meet the needs of schools throughout the world.

Quick look on the IGCSE Curriculum Structure:

The international GCSE (IGCSE) is a two year course. Many schools in the US and UK also offer

one year accelerated IGCSE Course. The available courses of international GCSE Programme

are:

1. Native Language

2. Humanities/Social Sciences

3. Arts/Public Speaking

4. Second Language

5. Sciences

6. Mathematics

7. Physical Education

8. Business Studies

9. Economics

10. Computer Science

Cultural awareness and English language skills form an important element of the IGCSE

curriculum. The wide variety of the subjects allows the students to choose the course of study

based on personal interests or career goals. Students who are a part of IGCSE Programme will

receive an IGCSE qualification for each subject he/she completes successfully.

IGCSE students take written and oral examinations at the end of the Programme, and the

exams are externally graded. Student’s grades are based on the coursework conducted at the

school as well as the external exams. Mastering IGCSE makes the students highly

knowledgeable and transforms them into independent learners. At the end of the 2-year

Programme they are well equipped, both academically and personally to excel in the global

community.