- It has set high academic standards.
- Practical approach to teaching and learning.
- Assessment not limited to conventional written papers.
- Variety of tests are included e.g. oral and listening tests.
- There is an eight-point grading scale, from A+ to G, with A+ being the highest.
- Curriculum is balanced.
- Flexible course of study.
- Most subjects offer a choice between core curriculum and extended curriculum. Â
- Students of all ability levels have the freedom to choose subjects that are right for them.
- This presents a wonderful chance to get good scores.
- The core curriculum is an overview of the subject.
- IGCSE is tailored for a more multi-cultural and more multi-lingual audience.Â
- The curriculum is suitable for students who are expected to achieve grades C to G.
- The extended curriculum is, sort of, a specialisation in that subject. It is more challenging and designed for students who are expected to achieve grades A+ to C.Â
- Group 1: Â Languages (First Language, Second Language, Foreign Language, etc)
- Group 2: Â Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, English Literature, History, etc)
- Group 3: Â Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc)
- Group 4: Â Mathematics (Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, etc)
- Group 5: Â Creative, Technical & Vocational (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies, Music, etc)