IGCSE
Introduction
The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. With over 70 subjects, including 30 languages, the IGCSE equips learners with essential knowledge, skills, and understanding for academic and personal growth. Subjects are graded on a scale from A* (highest) to G.
The following schools have the IGCSE curriculum:
Popular Subjects
Assessment Structure
All candidates take two papers. Paper 1, and one of Paper 2 or Component 3. Component 4 is optional and will not contribute to the overall grade.
| Component | Focus | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Reading | 2 hours | 80 | 50% | External Assessment |
| Paper 2 | Directed Writing and Composition | 2 hours | 80 | 50% | External Assessment |
| Component 3 | Coursework Portfolio | N/A | 80 | 50% | Internal Assessment and External Moderation |
| Component 4 | Speaking and Listening Test | Approx. 10-12 minutes | 40 | N/A | Internal Assessment and External Moderation |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take two components.
Candidates who have studied the Core subject content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1 and Paper 3. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended subject content, and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2 and Paper 4. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to E.
Candidates should have a scientific calculator for Paper 3 and Paper 4. Calculators are not allowed for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
| Subject Content | Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Question Type | Use of Calculator | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 1 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 50% | Structured and Unstructured | No | External Assessment |
| 3 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 50% | Yes | |||
| Extended | 2 | 2 hours | 100 | 50% | No | ||
| 4 | 2 hours | 100 | 50% | Yes |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take three papers.
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Subject Content | Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Question Type | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 1 | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple Choice | External Assessment |
| 3 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-Answer and Structured | ||
| Extended | 2 | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple Choice | |
| 4 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-Answer and Structured | ||
| Practical | 5 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 | 20% | Experiments and Structured | |
| 6 | 1 hour | 40 | 20% | Structured |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take three papers.
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Subject Content | Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Question Type | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 1 | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple Choice | External Assessment |
| 3 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-Answer and Structured | ||
| Extended | 2 | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple Choice | |
| 4 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-Answer and Structured | ||
| Practical | 5 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 | 20% | Experiments and Structured | |
| 6 | 1 hour | 40 | 20% | Structured |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take three papers.
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below, should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above, should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Subject Content | Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Question Type | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 1 | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple Choice | External Assessment |
| 3 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-Answer and Structured | ||
| Extended | 2 | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple Choice | |
| 4 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% | Short-Answer and Structured | ||
| Practical | 5 | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 | 20% | Experiments and Structured | |
| 6 | 1 hour | 40 | 20% | Structured |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take three components. All candidates take Paper 1 and Paper 2, and either Component 3 or
Paper 4. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Component | Focus | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Geographical Themes | 1 hour 45 minutes | 75 | 45% | External Assessment |
| Paper 2 | Geographical Skills | 1 hour 30 minutes | 60 | 27.5% | External Assessment |
| Component 3 | Coursework | N/A | 60 | 27.5% | Centre-based Assessment |
| Paper 4 | Alternative to Coursework | 1 hour 30 minutes | 60 | 27.5% | External Assessment |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take three components. All candidates take Paper 1 and Paper 2 and either Component 3 or Paper 4. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Component | Focus | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Structured Questions | 2 hours | 60 | 40% | External Assessment |
| Paper 2 | Document Questions | 1 hour 45 minutes | 40 | 30% | External Assessment |
| Component 3 | Coursework | N/A | 40 | 30% | Internal Assessment and External Moderation |
| Paper 4 | Alternative to Coursework | 1 hour | 40 | 30% | External Assessment |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take two components. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Component | Focus | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Multiple Choice | 45 minutes | 30 | 30% | External Assessment |
| Paper 2 | Structured Questions | 2 hours 15 minutes | 90 | 70% | External Assessment |
Assessment Syllabus
Assessment Structure
All candidates take two papers. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
| Component | Focus | Duration | Maximum Marks | Weightage | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Short Answer and Data Response | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 50% | External Assessment |
| Paper 2 | Case Study | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 | 50% | External Assessment |
Assessment Syllabus
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