{"id":2769,"date":"2023-01-02T04:04:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T04:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/?post_type=blog-details&#038;p=2769"},"modified":"2026-05-29T07:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:57:08","slug":"how-to-choose-your-subjects-for-cambridge-igcse","status":"publish","type":"blog-details","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/how-to-choose-your-subjects-for-cambridge-igcse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Your Subjects for Cambridge IGCSE?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/how-to-choose-your-subjects-for-cambridge-igcse\/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"How to Choose Your Subjects for Cambridge IGCSE?\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/MALAYSIA-p-130x130q80.jpeg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"gsf-admin\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-11-17\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-embed w-script\" data-w-id=\"6e4e511f-259c-8993-e994-dbc89b06f49a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6e4e511f-259c-8993-e994-dbc89b06f49a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">[ez-toc]<\/div>\n<p data-w-id=\"c67a419f-00db-c412-3ead-54b29eb491e7\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;c67a419f-00db-c412-3ead-54b29eb491e7&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<h2 data-w-id=\"6b8e90fc-849a-3ae4-92ec-f9ff59fbebaa\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6b8e90fc-849a-3ae4-92ec-f9ff59fbebaa&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">About IGCSE Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p data-w-id=\"ca57d8dc-0301-6dd8-c9f4-ab6c16130c4d\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ca57d8dc-0301-6dd8-c9f4-ab6c16130c4d&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">IGCSE Curriculum is one of the world\u2019s most popular international curricula for students aged 14-16-year-old. It is a 2-year program where students have the freedom to choose from 70 subjects including 30 languages. It is a 30-year-old curriculum developed by Cambridge University Examinations and is a registered trademark of the University of Cambridge.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/curricula\/igcse\/\"><b>IGCSE syllabus<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers various aspects such as application of knowledge, inquiry-based learning, etc. It is widely accepted and recognised by top institutions and employers around the world, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making it a preferred choice in many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/\"><b>international schools in kuala lumpur<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISC Research reports that there are now more than 14,000 international schools globally teaching over <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025\/\"><b><i>7 million students<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting the growing demand for international curricula like Cambridge IGCSE<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 data-w-id=\"b88690e6-8da3-3d30-fb5e-c0b79c2e1489\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;b88690e6-8da3-3d30-fb5e-c0b79c2e1489&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Understanding the Structure of the IGCSE Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p data-w-id=\"3e2595a5-c456-de86-8b0a-8b1b5d92901e\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;3e2595a5-c456-de86-8b0a-8b1b5d92901e&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Students have to take a minimum of 5 and maximum 14 subjects which must include the 3 compulsory subjects of English, Science and Math. Students who pass 7 subjects stand to gain an International Certificate of Education or ICE.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"ea54a5a2-9ce9-012b-cc0d-befc68bf3037\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ea54a5a2-9ce9-012b-cc0d-befc68bf3037&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">The 5 Subject Groups of the IGCSE Curriculum<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"5e0906df-928e-4191-35b4-c31653dd1f37\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;5e0906df-928e-4191-35b4-c31653dd1f37&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Group 1:- Languages<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"0dc6c325-9f5a-f2f5-1b03-7cbaace2e115\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0dc6c325-9f5a-f2f5-1b03-7cbaace2e115&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Group 2:- Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Geography etc)<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"9c1945af-b56f-d883-fd15-f64a50d6b600\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;9c1945af-b56f-d883-fd15-f64a50d6b600&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Group 3:- Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology etc)<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"65242e4f-adfd-ecfb-ca04-0c05693d83e9\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;65242e4f-adfd-ecfb-ca04-0c05693d83e9&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Group 4:- Mathematics<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"2208f6d3-75ad-94b3-6133-1cd2c41c111d\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;2208f6d3-75ad-94b3-6133-1cd2c41c111d&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Group 5:- Creative, Technical and Vocational Subjects. (Business Studies, Computer Studies, Accounting, Music etc)<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"471fe806-0f0d-c14e-3c8a-42b7aee506bd\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;471fe806-0f0d-c14e-3c8a-42b7aee506bd&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">IGCSE Marks Calculation<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"ccb8f57f-308c-f57f-3636-0c6d3f6cab00\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ccb8f57f-308c-f57f-3636-0c6d3f6cab00&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf IGCSE is graded from A \u2013 G. U grade means ungraded.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"0a2a218e-2591-0800-0731-0ee7e0b09cdd\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0a2a218e-2591-0800-0731-0ee7e0b09cdd&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Students have to score a grade threshold which is the minimum number of marks that they need to obtain in each subject.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"61e93038-6a67-fc86-49b8-baa5d352daf7\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;61e93038-6a67-fc86-49b8-baa5d352daf7&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Students are awarded one certificate for each subject of the IGCSE Curriculum where it merely indicates the grades scored, and not pass or fail.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"d442d8ca-3ce8-d351-7c9e-73fd6a4f252b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d442d8ca-3ce8-d351-7c9e-73fd6a4f252b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Students have to get a minimum C in all the core subjects to move on to the next level. Five scores of \u2018C\u2019 or higher grades means a student is ready to pursue +2 level qualifications.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"34936996-0675-02bd-d4f5-0906ad31f292\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;34936996-0675-02bd-d4f5-0906ad31f292&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf The core curriculum is easy and suitable for students who can achieve grades C to G. The extended curriculum is a specialization in a particular subject which is more challenging and designed for highly intellectual students who can achieve grades A+ to C.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"11c81ede-3a3d-aa72-bce6-31650287fb83\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;11c81ede-3a3d-aa72-bce6-31650287fb83&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-embed w-script\" data-w-id=\"ccaa4d85-b09c-7543-54fa-cfb57032cba7\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ccaa4d85-b09c-7543-54fa-cfb57032cba7&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/admissions\/enquiry-form\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/5eb1521160792f6d9ba5ceb4\/64b922e5444763f6f3cc6bbd_e-M7uRuOXMPskxZr0eVvlo48_zGL_IelgVrhjZvTPJYl7itRFvabJrk5n6bVRzykO5MGc99ABeWLUpggSJyGeM3tXlYIpCyhEfDSrtSp0J1byi8nDCujU95Q9XSxKMvft64bkIA6jwxWV2G5dVl_sw.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"787\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p data-w-id=\"8c987154-8bd4-74f0-75e6-4e971b432553\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;8c987154-8bd4-74f0-75e6-4e971b432553&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<h2 data-w-id=\"d5dae28e-f2fb-d61b-5288-c79941ea483d\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d5dae28e-f2fb-d61b-5288-c79941ea483d&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">How can IGCSE Benefit Your Child?<\/h2>\n<p data-w-id=\"a3e8c2e9-75ef-94d1-cbdd-08461cef311a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a3e8c2e9-75ef-94d1-cbdd-08461cef311a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf IGCSE has a practical approach towards learning and involves unconventional assessment methods such as oral, listening and written exams.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"5bc647ec-e6a1-65ee-83d9-e615daeaf07f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;5bc647ec-e6a1-65ee-83d9-e615daeaf07f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf IGCSE Curriculum is a balanced and flexible course that suits the learning capability of all types of students.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"7d886707-3350-ed62-3027-1e4c5a8392d3\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7d886707-3350-ed62-3027-1e4c5a8392d3&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf The core level is well suited for average students while an extended curriculum is best for students who want to do specialization.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"440c11c6-4148-4b5e-60fd-811fe44ae460\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;440c11c6-4148-4b5e-60fd-811fe44ae460&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf IGCSE Curriculum is one of the recognised boards in the world that develops and encourages\u00a0 many skills like inquiry based learning, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, etc.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"a3c60438-569e-6f4c-7814-ade692e67ab8\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a3c60438-569e-6f4c-7814-ade692e67ab8&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It promotes leadership skills by sharpening a student\u2019s application of knowledge.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"91dbb9cb-78d7-e1c0-abda-e76ca9d123ba\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;91dbb9cb-78d7-e1c0-abda-e76ca9d123ba&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/choosing-the-right-school-best-igcse-schools-in-kl\/\">IGCSE School<\/a> is known for its consistent academic excellence. It provides innovative and interactive learning tools and great resources which encourage students to excel.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"ca19a86d-7009-f0c1-05e6-b588c10f47f9\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ca19a86d-7009-f0c1-05e6-b588c10f47f9&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It is known for <a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/quality-education-matters-empowering-your-teen-with-the-best-high-school-experience-in-kuala-lumpur\/\">quality education<\/a> and best practices, the schools constantly upgrade their offerings to meet the needs of students.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/curricula\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international curriculum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gaining popularity and the number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/curricula\/igcse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge IGCSE schools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> growing, there has been a tremendous increase in students seeking admission to these schools.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is important that students know how to select subjects for the IGCSE Curriculum, considering factors such as <\/span><b>igcse malaysia fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"dc1c95ed-3718-f310-3607-2479ff0125bf\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;dc1c95ed-3718-f310-3607-2479ff0125bf&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">While Choosing Subject Think About a Few Aspects<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"b03656bc-7cb1-1d38-f98d-93b01a9fceac\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;b03656bc-7cb1-1d38-f98d-93b01a9fceac&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf How interested are you in a particular subject?<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"88ddbd11-d636-0ac8-8f3b-9af2bfc22249\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;88ddbd11-d636-0ac8-8f3b-9af2bfc22249&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf If you do not consider a certain subject will it affect your future courses for eg:- AS and A-level \/ IB DP?<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"62349bb0-0d62-d50a-72af-494c75a2921f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;62349bb0-0d62-d50a-72af-494c75a2921f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf If you do not pick a certain subject then are you closing your career path?<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"d2c9f805-8936-9776-b86f-b05c9bbf112f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d2c9f805-8936-9776-b86f-b05c9bbf112f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Have you selected a balanced subject to showcase your strengths and interests?<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"565975b3-0469-3200-5631-eb9b3ffbfc8d\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;565975b3-0469-3200-5631-eb9b3ffbfc8d&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-align-fullwidth w-richtext-figure-type-image\" data-w-id=\"23e5ff8e-c4b0-d5b0-030d-c3846f42d771\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;23e5ff8e-c4b0-d5b0-030d-c3846f42d771&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\n<div data-w-id=\"23e5ff8e-c4b0-d5b0-030d-c3846f42d772\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;23e5ff8e-c4b0-d5b0-030d-c3846f42d772&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/admissions\/campus-tour\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5eb1521160792f6d9ba5ceb4\/62387a6dac2ffe0ef1266d7a_Get%20to%20Know%20the%20Complete%20Details%20About%20Our%20Cambridge%20IGCSE%20Curriculum.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;23e5ff8e-c4b0-d5b0-030d-c3846f42d773&quot;]\" data-w-id=\"23e5ff8e-c4b0-d5b0-030d-c3846f42d773\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p data-w-id=\"d84946bf-6c47-2a3c-e6a1-8e2366dacac1\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d84946bf-6c47-2a3c-e6a1-8e2366dacac1&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<h2 data-w-id=\"c50cde82-b3c8-be63-4378-1ad1d0e1bf51\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;c50cde82-b3c8-be63-4378-1ad1d0e1bf51&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">How to Choose Cambridge IGCSE Subjects?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1178\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1.png 1178w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1-800x465.png 800w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Choose-Cambridge-IGCSE-Subjects-29-05-2025-16_11_08_403-1-150x87.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1178px) 100vw, 1178px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"ff7f1284-d77e-3cb7-c077-6a35f25cffc7\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ff7f1284-d77e-3cb7-c077-6a35f25cffc7&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf IGCSE Curriculum subject choices should be chosen wisely. It should be based on your interests, your higher studies and career goals.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"059344e0-521f-a0a0-0f46-aca4416bb1af\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;059344e0-521f-a0a0-0f46-aca4416bb1af&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It should be remembered that top-ranking universities will only consider top grades and the overall performance attained through the IGCSE course and not the quantity of subjects.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"9ae3f803-b537-f7bb-9fc7-c21aa173c576\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;9ae3f803-b537-f7bb-9fc7-c21aa173c576&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf For eg:- if a student wants to pursue engineering in future then they must choose subjects which help them to gain more knowledge or better prepare them for the same. If a student who wants to study medicine must choose Biology along with other Science subjects.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"926113f7-d8d6-0aa3-ffe3-64ac9aa39fa1\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;926113f7-d8d6-0aa3-ffe3-64ac9aa39fa1&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Most of the time students do not have clarity of what career they wish to select later on, so such students should go with subjects that they have interest in.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"0227f4a1-8f8d-7708-33b3-2df4f4997d3b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0227f4a1-8f8d-7708-33b3-2df4f4997d3b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Languages<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"6aefd210-d306-b0be-27b2-98df0a11a01f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6aefd210-d306-b0be-27b2-98df0a11a01f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">In Languages the option will differ depending upon the school. Most of the Cambridge IGCSE schools have German and Spanish language options; Out of which If you are an English or French mother-tongue speaker, Spanish is likely to be easier to pick up than German. You need to invest time to become proficient in the language so select wisely.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"00822b3d-d97b-2166-879e-9429adecf813\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;00822b3d-d97b-2166-879e-9429adecf813&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">There is a strong relation between Spanish and French so if you start improving in one of the languages, you are likely to improve in another also.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"d6b690b6-24e8-a234-c815-f6f2e4f98987\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;d6b690b6-24e8-a234-c815-f6f2e4f98987&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Geography<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"3d6b2c1f-f9e8-891b-1765-a44c11e97f9a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;3d6b2c1f-f9e8-891b-1765-a44c11e97f9a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">It is an extremely enticing subject to learn and explores both natural and manmade phenomenons on earth. This is a perfect subject for students who are curious to know the reasons behind everything that happens. It opens your eyes to the world, in a way that other subjects do not.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"ba7bfcc4-942b-8756-57a4-adcc91237858\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ba7bfcc4-942b-8756-57a4-adcc91237858&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">If you hate writing vast amounts of information then you will hate it as the exam requires you to be able to communicate vast amounts of information in a very short time.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"27de3238-39f4-fc67-aad5-bfc258db78a7\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;27de3238-39f4-fc67-aad5-bfc258db78a7&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">History<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"cfcd4d62-b4b0-55a5-bd88-2e04c7604169\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;cfcd4d62-b4b0-55a5-bd88-2e04c7604169&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">It takes students from the beginning of World War I to the Gulf War over the span of two years. They will learn to be open-minded and consider interesting perspectives from many angles. There will be a lot of writing assignments and it will improve students\u2019 essay writing skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"80fd70cb-5a89-ac4d-4c4a-8718c88de2b0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;80fd70cb-5a89-ac4d-4c4a-8718c88de2b0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Sciences<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"f816763d-c895-4200-3c52-229f51e676b0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;f816763d-c895-4200-3c52-229f51e676b0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Students are required to take all three sciences, whether separately or combined.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"7ec59078-1a4a-1b90-f127-5e4b4d464c4f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7ec59078-1a4a-1b90-f127-5e4b4d464c4f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">It is interesting, challenging, enjoyable and rewarding. It strikes a very good balance between intelligence and memorization. Students will perform many experiments which will entice them to learn more. Since it is technical, it is their job to ask questions and clear doubts and have a better understanding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-w-id=\"7ec59078-1a4a-1b90-f127-5e4b4d464c4f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7ec59078-1a4a-1b90-f127-5e4b4d464c4f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><button class=\"btn btn1\"><a class=\"btn-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/admissions\/enquiry-form\/\"><strong>Secure Enrollment Now for Lifelong Success!<\/strong><\/a><\/button> <button class=\"btn-1 btn2\"><a class=\"btn-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/admissions\/campus-tour\/\"><strong>Tour Our Campus and Start Your Educational Adventure!<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"6512ecab-45b7-d4e5-9957-a93cb815946e\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6512ecab-45b7-d4e5-9957-a93cb815946e&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Biology<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"6ad91937-dc0c-ae0f-d4c3-8c9353940238\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6ad91937-dc0c-ae0f-d4c3-8c9353940238&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">It is an interesting subject in Cambridge IGCSE to know more about how our body and nature works from a scientific perspective. You will learn all sorts of things, from classifying species to using certain enzymes to speed up a process and even dissect a heart.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"11e91838-c890-757f-9155-0f8bf792dbf2\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;11e91838-c890-757f-9155-0f8bf792dbf2&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">If you are planning to become a vet or a doctor, taking Biology is crucial. It is easier for students who love facts and diagrams.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"082b2da0-6802-f9f4-ad7a-807d4f64d5ca\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;082b2da0-6802-f9f4-ad7a-807d4f64d5ca&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Physics<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"0b13b84f-4a36-af2a-6641-9ede8d3f599b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;0b13b84f-4a36-af2a-6641-9ede8d3f599b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">It is an introduction to the world of physics where students learn more in depth. Students will learn equations and will require good memorizing skills. If it doesn&#8217;t entice you then you can choose a combination of science subjects.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"6106ec9d-5ae9-c688-0206-ad48355a20a4\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;6106ec9d-5ae9-c688-0206-ad48355a20a4&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Co-ordinated\/Combined Science<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"e63a8f62-99f0-1bb9-8c11-b81e343ec2df\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;e63a8f62-99f0-1bb9-8c11-b81e343ec2df&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Here students will get to learn all 3 science subjects but not in much depth.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"bd62bf6d-c3c2-4b69-9fb6-8dfc6bca9b4b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;bd62bf6d-c3c2-4b69-9fb6-8dfc6bca9b4b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Mathematics<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"33b0bc08-7ebe-def8-bf6f-f3f903c4ee88\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;33b0bc08-7ebe-def8-bf6f-f3f903c4ee88&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">IGCSE Mathematics is a vital subject for all students which boosts the development of mathematical knowledge as an important life skill, and as a solid basis for more advanced study.<\/p>\n<h2 data-w-id=\"2adec763-4538-8e53-a47c-fd034585a6c0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;2adec763-4538-8e53-a47c-fd034585a6c0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-w-id=\"670f30ba-ad88-3937-c9b9-dc57049d35fd\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;670f30ba-ad88-3937-c9b9-dc57049d35fd&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Two years is a long time to prepare for IGCSE Curriculum which is why you should rather spend it studying and learning subjects that interest, challenge and inspire you for your further aspirations.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"c2aba433-bd5a-9f97-a3bd-6bb5f1b3e11c\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;c2aba433-bd5a-9f97-a3bd-6bb5f1b3e11c&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Hope now students can make informed choices after reading and understanding this article and can confidently choose the subjects they want to take for Cambridge IGCSE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bg-albtn\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/why-should-you-select-cambridge-igcse-for-your-child\/\"><strong>Why should you select Cambridge IGCSE for your child?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IGCSE Curriculum is one of the world\u2019s most popular international curricula for students aged 14-16-year-old. 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