A globally recognized curriculum, the IGCSE or the International General Certification of Secondary Education is very similar to the Class X examinations. The IGCSE is formed in the year 1988 and is a two year programme that is spread over Class 9 and 10. The final examination is taken in May or November. The exam is conducted by UK assessment bodies, the Edexcel and the Cambridge International Examinations.
Comparing IGCSE with other curriculums
IGCSE offers a wide range of subjects and brings in high academic standards through practical learning and teaching. The assessment is not just restricted to the written examination but also takes into account oral and listening tests. The aim is to bring out a wide range of skills of the students. The grading system is eight-point scale from A+ to G, with A+ the highest and G the lowest.
IGCSE School offers a balanced and versatile curriculum. There is choice between the core curriculum to the extended curriculum. It gives the students the ability to choose subjects suitable for them and gives an opportunity to score good grades. The core curriculum is for students who are expected to achieve Grade C to G, while the extended curriculum is for students who are expected to achieve Grades A+ to C.
IGCSE curriculum has an international outlook just like IB MYP but it is tailored to meet the expectations of the multi-cultural and multi-lingual audience.
The IGCSE programme starts from Class 9 level and students from any board can join this programme from Class 9. Though CIE has introduced the new Cambridge International Primary Programme in June, in this programme the ICGSE programme starts from the age of 5 and goes on till 18.
The IGCSE encourages educational skills, investigative skills, oral skills, problem solving skills, team work among students. The programme has a worldwide credibility and is delivered by more than 130 schools across the globe.
