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  1. Dear IGCSE centre,
    Is it possible for the uploading of February/March Examinations after they are over!
    Would really appreciate if uploaded!
    You’ve really helped me build my confidence and I thank you a lot! 🙂

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    • Hi Yeri,

      Before you start preparing, you should refer to the latest syllabus on what is expected during exams here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/.

      Then for Writing exams:
      1. Pick 3 or 4 practice exam questions that are different from each other (closest to what is expected in the latest syllabus)
      2. In timed conditions, write a response to the practice questions
      3. In the beginning, you can refer to books, your notes, or even model exam answers for inspiration.
      4. Then, try again without looking at your notes, unless you really cannot remember anything.
      5. Finally, practice without referring to your notes no matter what (even if you can?t remember)

      For Oral/Listening exams:
      1. Similarly to writing exams, prepare answers to questions that are likely to come up
      2. Find out how to pronounce the words
      3. Learn your answers by heart. Learn your answers one phrase or sentence at a time. Select a chunk and repeat it to yourself over and over until you?ve got it.
      4. Understand and learn the questions. Look up any words you don?t know and learn to recognise keywords. Learn each question alongside the answer that goes with it.
      5. Learn two or three idiomatic phrases or sayings and memorise them. Go for sayings that could be used to talk about any topic or topic-specific ones that you know you?ll be able to use in the exam.
      6. Compile a list of topic-specific vocab that?s likely to come up. If you can, learn the gender of any nouns and the different tenses of any verbs. Learn the vocab so you can use and recognise it.
      7. Get a parent or friend to do a mock exam with you. Pay attention to where you slip up and then work on improving those areas.
      8. Make useful notes.

      You can practice with the latest past exam papers as they have the newest syllabus format and continue with the older ones date back from 5 to 10 years. https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-past-exam-papers/

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    • Hi Rida,

      If you’re a private candidate, it’s not necessary to pass class 8. You can register for the exam directly with your local British Council.

      However, if you’re in a school, you might need to pass class 8 before advancing to class 9. In this case, it would be best to clarify with your school.

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    • Hi Sean,

      Before you start preparing, you should refer to the latest syllabus on what is expected during exams here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/.

      Then for Writing exams:
      Pick 3 or 4 practice exam questions that are different from each other (closest to what is expected in the latest syllabus)
      In timed conditions, write a response to the practice questions
      In the beginning, you can refer to books, your notes, or even model exam answers for inspiration.
      Then, try again without looking at your notes, unless you really cannot remember anything.
      Finally, practice without referring to your notes no matter what (even if you can?t remember)

      For Oral/Listening exams:
      Similarly to writing exams, prepare answers to questions that are likely to come up
      Find out how to pronounce the words
      Learn your answers by heart. Learn your answers one phrase or sentence at a time. Select a chunk and repeat it to yourself over and over until you?ve got it.
      Understand and learn the questions. Look up any words you don?t know and learn to recognise key words. Learn each question alongside the answer that goes with it.
      Learn two or three idiomatic phrases or sayings and memorise them. Go for sayings that could be used to talk about any topic or topic-specific ones that you know you?ll be able to use in the exam.
      Compile a list of topic-specific vocab that?s likely to come up. If you can, learn the gender of any nouns and the different tenses of any verbs. Learn the vocab so you can use and recognise it.
      Get a parent or friend to do a mock exam with you. Pay attention to where you slip up and then work on improving those areas.
      Make useful notes.

      You can practice with the latest past exam papers as they have the newest syllabus format and continue with the older ones date back from 5 to 10 years. https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-past-exam-papers/

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  5. Are there any requirements for igcses to be taken within a certain timeframe and number of sittings? Would it be a disadvantage to take a couple of exams each over a few sittings?

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