· Today,
parents have a plethora of educational boards from which to choose,
to enroll their children. It is not just the SSC (Secondary School
Certificate) or ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary
Education). This is a look at the International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE) board.
· The
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is
a globally recognized qualification, taken at the Class 10 level,
similar to the Class 10 examinations of the CBSE and ICSE or the
middle years Programme of the IB.
· A
student who has passed IGCSE is eligible for any +2 level
qualifications, like Class 12 CBSE/ ICSE or any international
pre-university programme, like the IB Diploma, Advanced Placement
Diploma (US), and A/AS Level & AICE (UK).
How does the IGCSE compare to other programmes like CBSE, ICSE or
the Middle Years Programme of the IB?
· Like
other modern programmes, IGCSE offers a wider range of subjects and
encourages high academic standards through a practical approach to
teaching and learning.
· The
assessment is aimed at a wide ability range of students, with an
eight-point grading scale, from A+ to G.
· IGCSE
is a balanced curriculum and a flexible course of study.
·
Enriched curriculum with variety of subject options
· More
emphasis on practical understanding rather than bookish knowledge
· Exemption
from TOEFL / IELTS examinations
· Very
helpful for the students who wish to take foreign education after
class XII
What are the subjects in the IGCSE curriculum?
· The
subjects as mentioned below are offered at different levels.
1. Checkpoint
– (VII & VIII - Age Group 11 to 14): Mathematics, Science,
English, (Optional Subjects) - Art. Music, & Physical Education.
2. IGCSE
- (IX & X - Age Group 14 to 16): English, Mathematics, Combined
Science, Environmental Management, Economics, IT, (Optional Subject)
- Second Language (Hindi) and Foreign Language (French).
· For each subject, the certificate merely indicates the grades
scored, and not pass or fail.
Why should I select IGCSE for my child?
· IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and recognized qualifications
in the world. It develops and encourages vital educational skills,
including oral skills, investigative skills, problem solving, team
work, recall of knowledge, and initiative.
· The IGCSE programme has worldwide status and credibility. In India,
the course is delivered in over 130 schools with the number expected
to touch 600 by 2008. It is recognized by the Association of
Indian Universities (AIU) as being at par with CBSE, ICSE,
etc.
· Worldwide, it is delivered in schools in over 140 countries and is
recognized by colleges and universities everywhere, more so in the
UK and other Commonwealth countries.
· The IGCSE curriculum is balanced and lends an international
perspective to studies. It also takes account of differing abilities
of students.
For Further details you can go through the Website :
www.cie.org.uk
