{"id":14789,"date":"2024-08-02T02:02:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T02:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/?p=14789"},"modified":"2026-06-18T06:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T06:30:45","slug":"cambridge-igcse-a-complete-guide-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/blogs\/cambridge-igcse-a-complete-guide-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge IGCSE: A comprehensive guide for parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Cambridge Assessment International Education, recognised by top universities across the globe, offers students a diverse range of learning options. This prestigious international curriculum provides a robust and comprehensive education pathway for students aged 5 to 19. The Cambridge pathway is segmented into four stages: Primary (age 5+), Lower Secondary (age 11+), Upper Secondary (age 14+), Cambridge Advanced (age 16+).<\/p>\n<p>\u200d<\/p>\n<h2>Strengths of the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>Among the various advantages of choosing Cambridge curriculum, here are some of the key strengths:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Offers a stimulating programme that fosters creative thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Provides a diverse selection of subjects.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Includes abundant teaching and learning resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Utilises various assessment methods, including written, oral, listening, and coursework.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Is globally recognised by top universities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"14981\" class=\"elementor elementor-14981\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19fc422 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19fc422\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-popup-target elementor-element elementor-element-357539d elementor-align-center exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-jet-popup=\"{&quot;attached-popup&quot;:&quot;jet-popup-11989&quot;,&quot;trigger-type&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;trigger-custom-selector&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;loop-dynamic-popup&quot;:false}\" data-id=\"357539d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjI0MTM4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DOWNLOAD OUR Cambridge E-BOOK<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\u200d<\/p>\n<h3>Subject choices<\/h3>\n<p>IGCSE offers over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-upper-secondary\/cambridge-igcse\/subjects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">70 subjects<\/a>, which can be combined in various ways by schools. The subjects are grouped into five categories:<\/p>\n<ol role=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Group 1: Languages<\/strong>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>English, English as a Second Language, Hindi as a second language, French, Tamil GCE O Level, Mandarin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 2: Humanities and Social Sciences<\/strong>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Economics, Literature, Global Perspectives, Environmental Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 3: Sciences<\/strong>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 4: Maths<\/strong>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li>Maths (w\/o coursework for Grade 9), Additional Maths (for Grade 10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 5:\u00a0<\/strong>Creative, Technical &amp; Vocational, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design &amp; Technology, Global Perspectives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The flexibility of the <a href=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/curricula\/igcse\">IGCSE curriculum<\/a> allows students to tailor their education to their interests and career aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u200d<\/p>\n<h3>IGCSE assessments and grading<\/h3>\n<p>IGCSE students are graded on a scale from A* to G, with the grading system widely recognised by universities globally. The assessments, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of a student&#8217;s learning status, include:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Two Cyclic Tests (CTs)<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Semester 1 exams<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Pre-board exams<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Semester 2 exams<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Cyclic Test 3<\/p>\n<p>Exams are held between May and June, with Hindi exams occurring in November. The assessment methods include written exams, oral exams, listening, and coursework, allowing teachers to personalise the learning experience and support each student&#8217;s progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u200d<\/p>\n<h3>IGCSE Grades to percentage mark range<\/h3>\n<p>The below table shows the percentage mark range for each grade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-embed\">\n<div class=\"overflow-div\">\n<table class=\"AGE-REQUIREMENT\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade<\/th>\n<th>Percentage Uniform Mark Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A*<\/td>\n<td>90-100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>80-89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>70-79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>60-69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>50-59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>E<\/td>\n<td>40-49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<td>30-39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>G<\/td>\n<td>20-29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u200d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"\/sg\/blog-detail\/how-igcse-provides-a-strong-foundation-for-the-ib-diploma-programme\">How IGCSE Provides a Strong Foundation for the IB Diploma Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u200d<\/p>\n<h2>The Cambridge Pathway at GIIS<\/h2>\n<p>At GIIS, students can enroll in the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) for Grades 6-8, which naturally progresses to the Upper Secondary programme \u2013 IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) for Grades 9-10. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical skills and knowledge, equipping learners with a well-rounded education that goes beyond traditional academic boundaries and prepares them to achieve excellent IGCSE grades.<\/p>\n<p>GIIS students consistently excel in their IGCSE examinations, reflecting their dedication and hard work. In the IGCSE 2023 results:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf 100% of our students achieved the ICE Distinction.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf 13 students attained A*s in all subjects they attempted.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf 12 students secured 9A<em>s.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Out of 128 students, more than 80% achieved A* and A grades, with over 10% attaining Perfect Scores.<\/p>\n<p>The Cambridge IGCSE programme at GIIS offers a comprehensive, globally recognised education that prepares students for future academic and professional success. With a varied range of subjects, practical assessments, and a focus on personal growth, the IGCSE provides a strong foundation for students to excel in their future endeavours.<\/p>\n<p>If you are keen to know more about the Cambridge curriculum at GIIS, please don\u2019t hesitate to\u00a0<a href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/enquiry-form\">contact\u00a0<\/a>our admissions team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cambridge Assessment International Education, recognised by top universities across the globe, offers students a diverse range of learning options. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14792,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[198],"tags":[],"_curricula":[],"class_list":["post-14789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cambridge-curriculum"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cambridge IGCSE Programme: A Complete Guide for Parents<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore this complete guide for parents about the Cambridge IGCSE programme. 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