2,337 Replies to “What is IGCSE?”

  1. Hey, I wanted to ask something. Here in Egypt, we should attend maximum 5 session to be able to enroll into university in Egypt, I want to enter university here in egypt and then transfer to germany ,but in hermany they require 3 ALs and I did only two so can I enroll into university here in Egypt and at the same time take the 3rd AL and take my exams in it as if I am still a student too to be able to travel after that or once I entered university in EGYPT, i can’t take any more ALs ??

  2. Hello,
    My son is appearing for his Std 10 exam to be conducted by the CBSE board in March 2015. Is it possible for him to appear for the IGCSE exam as a private candidate through the British council or is it mandatory that he study in a Cambridge affiliated school? If yes please let me know which subjects he should take to enable him to pursue engineering in future?
    Thanks & Regards

    • Hello Deepak,

      Your son can sit for the exam as “Private Candidate” with British Council. For engineering, it is recommended to take Physics, Chemistry, Maths (Additional Maths would be preferred), and English. If he is interested in Biotech Engineering, then he must take Biology. If he is into Computer Engineering, then he must have Computer Science / ICT

    • Hello Sham Sham,

      It is not likely, but you can try if you scored straight A*. Usually this course requires A-Level or equivalent.

  3. My son is about to complete his U KG (from state board Tamil Nadu) and now we want to shift to IGCSE certified school . His age on 1st June,2015 will be 5 years 10 months and 20 days. Is he eligible for 1st or might have problem in future.

    • Hi Shibli,

      You might want to check with the school which you’re going to register him. Each school has their own regulations with regards to entry age.

  4. hello, i got one question about IGCSE is it necessary to do it because i heard that some colleges also accept school certificate so what is the use of doing IGCSE if colleges are accepting school certificates

    • Hello Osama,

      IGCSE certificate is recognised worldwide. Some schools’ certificates might not be recognised entry requirement to colleges or universities.

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