Transcript An Insight to Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE
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What is Cambridge IGCSE?
• The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is provided by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14 –19 year olds • Cambridge IGCSE is a high-profile qualification with an excellent reputation – It is recognised by universities and institutes of higher education around the world – It is equivalent in standard to the UK GCSE and Cambridge International GCE O Level examinations
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Who can take Cambridge IGCSE?
• Cambridge IGCSE is designed to be taught as a two-year course • Most students take Cambridge IGCSE examinations at age 16, but it can be delivered in many ways, to all ages • It is ideal for students who have taken Cambridge Checkpoint tests
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What are the benefits?
• Cambridge IGCSE provides a foundation for higher level courses, including Cambridge International A and AS Levels and the Cambridge AICE Diploma • Good Cambridge IGCSE grades count towards entry to universities and colleges around the world • Cambridge IGCSE offers students a flexible course of study that gives them the freedom to select the subjects that are right for them • Study and examination at Cambridge IGCSE provide a broad knowledge base and learning skills that provide excellent preparation for employment
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What options are available?
• Students are encouraged to study a wide range of subjects at Cambridge IGCSE • In order to prepare themselves for further education many students follow a broad and balanced curriculum with syllabuses from the following groups: – Languages – Mathematics – Sciences – Humanities and Social Sciences – Business, Creative, Technical and Vocational • This can lead to an additional qualification - the International Certificate of Education (ICE)
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What are Cambridge IGCSE courses and examinations like?
• The course differs for each subject, but throughout there will be a mix of assessment methods, including coursework, practical exercises, oral and listening tests, projects and written examinations • Cambridge IGCSE courses usually take two years to complete and examinations are taken at the end of this period • Examinations are held in June and November each year with results issued in August and February respectively • Subjects are graded A* through to G - grade A is awarded for the highest level of achievement and grade G for the lowest
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What resources are available?
• Each Cambridge IGCSE syllabus is accompanied by a resource list with full details of books and other materials that may be useful in the classroom • Teachers are also provided with a range of resources and support materials to equip them with the skills they need to teach Cambridge IGCSE courses • These include: – Online support and resources – Textbooks and other classroom materials – Teacher training – Professional development qualifications
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About CIE
• The world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds • Offers school qualifications such as Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and International A and AS Level, plus professional qualifications in areas such as IT, business and management • Part of Cambridge Assessment Group and part of the University of Cambridge
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About CIE
• CIE examinations are taken in over 150 different countries • Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities, colleges and employers across the globe • CIE is the only not-for-profit examination board to be QCA accredited by the UK government
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