IGCSE
IGCSE Curriculum– IGCSE stands for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, developed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. IGCSE course is a two-year programme designed for candidates aged 14 to 16 years, starting at the Class 9 level. Students
The benefits of the program are:
International Curriculum
International Recognition
IGCSE provides a broad and flexible study program and covers 70 subjects. A student receives an “IGCSE” qualification for each subject one takes.
There are five subject groups under the IGCSE curriculum–
Group 1: Languages
Group 2: Humanities and Social Sciences
Group 3: Sciences
Group 4: Mathematics
Group 5: Creative, Technical & Vocational
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/cambridge-igcse/subjects/
Students have to take a minimum of 5 and maximum 14 subjects which must include the 3 compulsory subjects of English, Science and Math. Students who pass 7 subjects stand to gain an International Certificate of Education or ICE.
The students have to choose a subject depending on his interest and career goal. If a student is not sure about his career interest then he makes choices depending on his interest. Universities will only consider top grades and the overall performance attained through the IGCSE course and not the quantity of subjects.
Cambridge IGCSE assessment takes place at the end of the course and can include written, oral, coursework and practical assessment. Grades are benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades, A* to G. Cambridge
The IGCSE board examinations are held in May-June and the results are announced online in the 2nd week of August every year, with the print copies of results available in the School by the 3rd week of August. The certificates are issued mid-October.