IGCSE Full Form

IGCSE full form is the International General Certificate of Secondary Education. It is an govt recognised board which is based on the English language and follows British Curriculum. The examination is conducted by the University of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK and is internationally accepted.

What is the Full Form of IGCSE?

As mentioned above, the full form of IGCSE is the International General Certificate of Secondary Education.  This examination was developed by the University of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK and is completely based on English and British curriculum. It provides pre-university level preparation for students. The IGCSE is accepted and recognized globally.

What are the Features of IGCSE?

Below mentioned are the features of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE full form).

• It is recognized internationally
• It has equal weightage as a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) and a General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
• IGCSE helps in creating a foundation for higher courses such as North America Advanced Placement Test (APT) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
• IGCSE provides qualification certificates for every individual subject
• It focuses on providing additional values on national context and also supports the idea of internationalism.
• It doesn’t only give marks for the paper but only focuses on verbal and listening skills

Difference Between ICSE Board and IGCSE Board?

What is the Course Duration of IGCSE?

It is for 2 years of duration which starts from class 9th. The Cambridge International Education (CIE) has also launched a programme called the Cambridge International Primary Programme. During the programme the students are asked to choose a minimum of 5 courses and the maximum limit goes up to 14 courses

Different Types of IGCSE Examinations

• Cambridge IGCSE: In India, the examination is held in the months of February, May and October. A qualification certificate is provided by the International Certificate of Education (ICE) to those who passed a minimum of 7 subjects.It consists of 70+ topics and 30 languages are available.
• EDEXCEL International GCSE: They provide regular learning to students and teachers through advanced and effective methods/techniques. The examination is conducted in the months of January and June.
• Oxford AQA International GCSE: They conduct examinations as a joint venture which is between AQA and Oxford University Press in the month of May or June and in November every year

IGCSE Examination Pattern and Subjects

The IGCSE curriculum includes one stage of examination for each subject and according to the students performance they will be graded on a scale from A to G where A is highest and G is lowest The examinations are conducted in the months of June and November.

The curriculum of IGCSE has been designed to emphasis on the practical aspects of learning.In total the exam will be held on 70 subjects however students can choose up to 14 or minimum 5 subjects.

Core subjects in IGCSE

Below mentioned are the core subjects in IGCSE

• First Language
• Second Language
• Mathematics
• Subjects related to science

 The students have many other categories from which they can choose such as social sciences, arts & technology.

What are the Different Categories in IGCSE?

Below are the groups into which different subjects have been categorized

• Humanities
• Sciences
• Mathematics
• Language
• Creative, vocational and technical

What is the Grading and Assessment System in IGCSE?

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE full form) is divided into 3 tiers of grading system which includes Distinction, Merit and pass. The students are marked on an 8-point grading scale which ranges from A+ to G.The assessment is conducted at the end of course which includes written, verbal and practical based.

What are the Advantages of IGCSE?

Mentioned below are some advantages of IGCSE

1. They help in preparing students for higher studies
2. Students get multiple options for applying to college/university globally
3. They also get good jobs
4.  Its curriculum helps students learn about cultural identity and various literature courses
5.  It helps in developing and enhancing skills like investigative, problem-solving, teamwork etc
6.  The main priority of IGCSE is providing knowledge as they don’t focus on marks much
7. IGCSE is mainly chosen by students who want to study in the UK or any other foreign country.
8. IGCSE, full form of which is International General Certificate of Secondary Education, mainly prioritize providing practical knowledge rather than conceptual

Interesting Facts About IGCSE

• Students passed their 10th standard from ICSE or CBSE can take direct admission
• Around 150 countries follows IGCSE board
• In India 200 schools are affiliated with IGCSE
• Curricular activities are conducted at International level
• It conducts mental and health checkup camp regularly
• It focuses mainly on providing practical knowledge 
• It consists of grading system which scales from A to G