British Secondary Certificate
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), also known as the British Secondary Certificate, is considered one of the most popular international qualifications among students in the first and second years of secondary education. This program provides excellent preparation for both Advanced Level (A-Level) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. It is a globally recognized certificate in top universities and in the global job market.
Overview of the British Secondary Certificate (IGCSE)
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Academic Requirements
Completion of grades 8/9 with grades A-C
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English Language Requirements
Attaining 4.5 in the IELTS exam or 41/70 in the EF English Language Test
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Locations
New York, United States
Torbay, United Kingdom -
Program Duration
Two years (6 academic terms)
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Examinations
Students undergo written exams and internal assessments throughout the program - two years; during which the student earns the International Baccalaureate qualification upon successful completion of all subjects and requirements.
Curriculum of the British Secondary Certificate (IGCSE)
You will need to choose courses from a core set of subjects in addition to elective subjects such as foreign languages, arts, and humanities. At the end of the program, you will receive the British Secondary Certificate (IGCSE) qualification for each completed subject.
Arts and Humanities:
Art and Design, Careers, Communication Arts, Critical Reading and Writing, Drama, Institutions, Information Technology, Media, Music
Languages:
Chinese, English, French, Spanish, World Literature, and Self-Taught Language
Mathematics:
Additional Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Global Mathematics, Mathematics
Physical Education:
Physical Education/Health
Sciences:
Additional Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Coordinated Sciences
Social Sciences:
Business, Geography, Global Perspectives, History