What is IGCSE?

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Semeon on February 18, 2017 at 7:04 pm said:

hi igcse am Semeon from kenya and would wish to study igcse o level. can I take this subjects? English, maths, development studies, business studies, environment management.

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- IGCSE Team on February 23, 2017 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  Hi Semeon,
  
  Yes, you can take the mentioned subjects, if it suits your plan for future studies.
  
  You can read more on O Level here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/what-is-o-level/
  
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Fifa on February 17, 2017 at 7:21 am said:

Hi,
I’m supposed to be choosing my IGCSE subjects soon and I was wondering, should I take subjects for what I want to study or go for a variety to keep my options open? I am pretty positive of what I want to study in the future but many people recommend I take a variety. Also, if my options don’t allow me to get the ICE Award, should I still go with them?
Thanks.

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- IGCSE Team on February 20, 2017 at 3:00 pm said:
  
  Hi Fifa,
  
  We’d advise you to choose the subjects based on what YOU want to study in the future (and not what people want). Perhaps, you can let us know what you planned to study in the future so we can provide better suggestions.
  
  As for ICE Award, while it’s good to have, it’s not a necessity. Though, you will want check with the university you want to apply for whether or not they need ICE Award. If they require the ICE Award, then you’ll have to obtain one. You can read more here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/what-is-cambridge-ice/
  
  ICE Award is usually more popular in the US or South America. Unless you wish to study in the US or South America, ICE Award may not be that important.
  
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  - Andrew on February 21, 2017 at 1:25 pm said:
    
    Hello IGCSE center, I am taking my IGCSEs this end of year although I am only 15 at the moment, will this be a problem in getting into universities I aim for??
    I am taking 9 IGCSEs, three of which are languages including First Language English, Foreign Language Malay, Foreign Language Chinese
    The other six are Maths, The three sciences, Add-Maths and Accounting. I don’t mean to brag or anything but I am fairly certain I will get good grades (A-A*) for all my subjects other than Chinese as I am having a bit of difficulty in it
    Thanks for the reply!!
    
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    - IGCSE Team on February 23, 2017 at 1:28 pm said:
      
      Hi Andrew,
      
      There shouldn?t be any problem getting into the university you?re aiming for if your subjects and Grades meet their entry requirements. It would be best to check with the university on their entry requirements.
      
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Noura Aldhaheri on February 16, 2017 at 5:49 pm said:

Dear IGCSE center,
i am Noura from the UAE and I have a test about speaking and I want to practice ,and i want to know how can I search for a past paper (card)to practice

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- IGCSE Team on February 19, 2017 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Dear Noura,
  
  You can find all the past papers here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-past-exam-papers/ for practice. 🙂
  
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Chineze on February 13, 2017 at 5:21 pm said:

My school only allows a maximum of 10 subjects n I’m going to choose on Wednesday but I can only do 9 and I struggling to choose between geography and economics because I hvnt decided if I should study automotive or civil engineering yet and I’ve already chosen math, English, ict, French, art and design, physics, chemistry and literature. Pls help me decide on the 9 subjects I should do that involve both civil and automotive engineering.

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- IGCSE Team on February 19, 2017 at 11:08 am said:
  
  Hi Chineze,
  
  Usually, both Automotive and Civil Engineering require Additional Maths. Consider taking this subject instead, if you are able to.
  
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Harshvardhan on February 12, 2017 at 5:41 am said:

Hi Friends,
I want to find out some case studies in geography where should I look for them.

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- IGCSE Team on February 16, 2017 at 3:09 am said:
  
  Hi Harshvardhan,
  Please get these from your school. They have all the resources.
  
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