Cambridge Igcse - A Guide For Parents

Your childs needs as a learner are
at the heart of our approach to

education. Our programmes and
qualications aim to give your child
a love of learning that will stay with
them through school, university
and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to
develop learners who are:
condent in working with
information and ideas their own
and those of others
responsible for themselves,
responsive to and respectful of
others
innovative and equipped for new
and future challenges
engaged intellectually and socially,
ready to make a difference.
What is Cambridge IGCSE?
Cambridge IGCSE is the worlds most popular international qualication
for 14 to 16 year olds, attracting almost 500 000 entries every year from
144 countries.
Cambridge IGCSE
A guide for parents

University of Cambridge International Examinations is the worlds largest provider of
international education programmes and qualications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of
the University of Cambridge, one of the worlds top universities and trusted for excellence
in education. Our qualications are recognised by the worlds universities and employers.
Cambridge IGCSE is an international passport to progression, recognised by
leading universities and employers worldwide as evidence of academic ability.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Primary
511 years*
Cambridge Secondary 1
1114 years*
Cambridge Secondary 2
1416 years*
Cambridge Advanced
1619 years*
Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge O Level
*9531222494*
Benets for your child
Learners develop a strong
understanding of each Cambridge
IGCSE subject they study, and
acquire skills in creative thinking,
enquiry and problem solving. We
offer over 70 subjects across
languages, maths, sciences,
arts, and technical subjects like
Information and Communication
Technology, giving your child a
wide choice of subject areas.
Cambridge IGCSE builds a great
foundation for further study. Your
child will be fully prepared to
progress to pre-university study,
including Cambridge International
AS and A Level, Cambridge Pre-U,
the International Baccalaureate
Diploma and other post-16 routes.
Our world-class assessments are
designed to give your child a variety
of ways to show their knowledge
and skills, and we offer options to
suit learners of different abilities.
Cambridge IGCSE is accessible for
a learner whose rst language is
not English, and all subjects develop
skills in working and communicating
in English.
We also offer a group award for
Cambridge IGCSE called Cambridge
ICE. This award is recognised in
the US and South America, and
acknowledges the achievements of
students who pass Cambridge IGCSE
examinations in at least seven subjects
chosen from ve subject areas.
Opening up opportunities
worldwide
A Cambridge IGCSE qualication is
recognised by leading universities
around the world and employers
view it as a valuable certicate of
achievement, bearing the Cambridge
name. It opens up global opportunities
for your child.
In the UK, Cambridge IGCSE is
accepted as equivalent to the GCSE.
A good grade (grade C or above)
in Cambridge IGCSE English as a
Second Language is accepted for
entry by a number of universities in
the UK as evidence of competence
in the English language.
Many universities worldwide require
a combination of Cambridge IGCSEs
and Cambridge International A Levels
to meet their entry requirements.
Leading US and Canadian universities
require Cambridge International
AS and A Levels, but some US and
Canadian colleges and universities will
accept students with ve Cambridge
IGCSEs at grade C or above.
Learners can easily nd out which
universities worldwide accept
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge IGCSE please visit www.cie.org.uk/igcse
or contact your school.
Cambridge qualications by
searching our online database at
www.cie.org.uk/recognition
A global learning community
With Cambridge programmes and
qualications, your child is joining a
community of learners from more
than 9000 schools in over 160
countries. We have created our
programmes and qualications for
students worldwide but we make
sure there is plenty of space for local
content too.
Distance does not create a barrier
between Cambridge learners around
the world. Our online communities
bring schools and learners together to
discuss their projects and activities.
By developing a global outlook in
Cambridge learners, we aim to equip
them for success in the fast-changing
modern world.
IGCSE is the registered trademark of
University of Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge International Examinations, January 2012

Cambridge Igcse - A Guide For Parents

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Cambridge Igcse - A Guide For Parents

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Cambridge Igcse - A Guide For Parents

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Your childs needs as a learner are

at the heart of our approach to

A guide for parents

You might also like