Is Cambridge an IGCSE?

IGCSE stands for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education. It is a two-year programme leading to externally set, marked and certificated examinations from the University of Cambridge. Any student who takes an IGCSE subject will be gaining a qualification that is recognised globally.

What is Cambridge IGCSE equivalent to?

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Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. The standards of Cambridge IGCSE are equivalent to the GCSE qualification in the UK.

How many IGCSE subjects are required for Cambridge?

How to choose your IGCSE subjects. Most schools require students to take a minimum of 5 or 6 IGCSE subjects which must include the 3 compulsory subjects of English, Science and Maths.

Do universities prefer IGCSE or GCSE?

There’s a lot of debate around whether universities prefer the IGCSE, with some people saying it’s more “rigorous” than the old GCSE. Others say that the new GCSE is more rigorous still. In short, there is no agreement on whether either qualification will be better for your uni application.

What is IGCSE stand for?

IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (UK) Suggest new definition. This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Organizations, NGOs, schools, universities, etc.

Is IGCSE recognised by universities?

Cambridge IGCSE is recognised as a reliable record of attainment by universities and employers around the world. Many universities worldwide require a combination of A Levels and IGCSEs to meet their entry requirements. In the UK, Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to the GCSE.

Do American universities accept IGCSE?

American University accepts Cambridge IGCSE – 5 college preparatory subjects are required with a passing grade of C or higher. Both IGCSE and International A Level results must be met for entry.

Is Cambridge IGCSE equivalent to the UK GCSE?

Cambridge IGCSE was developed as a GCSE examination for international use and the academic demands and standards of Cambridge IGCSE are equivalent to those of the UK GCSE. Cambridge IGCSE exams are tailored for a multi-cultural, multi-lingual audience in a way that UK GCSE exams are not.