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)

  • Academic Requirements

    Completion of grades 8/9 with grades A-C

  • English Language Requirements

    Attaining 4.5 in the IELTS exam or 41/70 in the EF English Language Test

  • Locations

    New York, United States
    Torbay, United Kingdom

  • Program Duration

    Two years (6 academic terms)

  • 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