The First Stage of Secondary Education
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an English language curriculum offered to students to prepare them for A Level and Foundation courses . The IGCSE is an international alternative, and is recognised as being equivalent to, the GCSE. Students begin learning the syllabus at the beginning of Year 10 and take examinations at the end of Year 11.
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Key Facts
Age: 14-17
Start Dates: September (January entry may be considered for suitable applicants)
Course Length: Usually 6 terms. (3 terms = 1 year)
Hours per Week: 3 per subject on average in class
Course content: Up to 9 subjects, with English lessons provided as appropriate.
Progression: AS/A Level and Foundation Courses
Core Subjects
English
Mathematics
Computer Science
Global Citizenship
Additional Subjects
Art Enterprise
Biology English Literature
Business Studies French
Chemistry German
Economics Physics
Please ask us for the latest subject availability. We can run a variety of other subjects if there is enough demand or as one to one courses with private lessons.