What is IGCSE?

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Malia Michelena on April 28, 2019 at 6:39 pm said:

Does the number of subjects I take affect my placement at universities? Is it compulsory to take another language (such as a second language) in addition to English language and English literature? Furthermore, what subjects are recommended if one wants to pursue a career in the medicinal field?

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- IGCSE Team on April 29, 2019 at 8:23 pm said:
  
  Hello Malia,
  
  First of all, universities’ entry requirements are usually based on subjects taken, not the number of subjects taken. For example, if you wish to enrol in Medicine program, the usual required subjects are English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Add Maths.
  
  We strongly suggest you check with the university you wish to apply to as each university and its programs has their own set of entry requirements.
  
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Hesham on April 11, 2019 at 2:16 am said:

Dear can my son take AS level for Accounting without going through O level . Is it possible and acceptable?
Thanks

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- IGCSE Team on April 13, 2019 at 2:05 pm said:
  
  Hi Hesham,
  
  You need to complete his O-level or IGCSE or any equivalent in order to proceed to A-level.
  
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Marilize van der Walt on April 10, 2019 at 4:54 pm said:

Hi,

I am in South Africa and would like to enroll my son for IGCSE at a local tutor centre. He completed Grade 9 CAPS curriculum. I am getting conflicting information. How many subjects does he need for IGCSE?

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- IGCSE Team on April 13, 2019 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  Hello Marilize,
  
  It is wise to check with the universities that wish you apply to, and get the confirmation on required subjects in accordance to the course you would like to study in the university.
  
  If you plan for further studies, universities usually require a minimum of 5 subjects. We strongly suggest you to check on the university entry requirements for your future studies.
  
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- Tania on May 11, 2019 at 6:12 am said:
  
  Dear Sir/Madam.
  
  My son miss his first paper of the 3 papers for Physic, can he still sit and score by doing the other two papers? Would that be possible?
  
  Thank you!
  
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  - IGCSE Team on May 13, 2019 at 1:09 pm said:
    
    Hi Tania,
    
    Did you get the school to inform the exam board on this matter? Your son might get “NO RESULT” or “X” for this subject. Please kindly read this: https://www.igcsecentre.com/how-are-igcse-results-reported/
    
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heylo on April 8, 2019 at 8:03 pm said:

hey, I gave entrance exam for English and Maths today for year 10, My English exam went really well but I’m not really sure about Maths and I’m getting really scared, do you think they’ll take me?Or what is the criteria and the passing marks for an entrance exam

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- IGCSE Team on April 9, 2019 at 10:59 am said:
  
  Hi Heylo,
  
  First of all, if your “entrance exam” means the assessment to enter the school, you must get the “passing marks” from the school.
  
  If your “entrance exam” means the trial exam test prior to the actual IGCSE exam, you may read more on how CAIE grades your papers here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/guide-to-the-marking-and-grading-process-of-exam-papers/
  
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A. Zaid on April 7, 2019 at 6:24 pm said:

Hi
My son in year 9 and he want to take the exam of 3 subject (Biology- physics and chemistry) in May-Jun 2019.
would this conisdered as 1 trial or 3 trials .
any problem will face him on admission to colleage if he take the exam in 2 consequance years 2019 and 2020 rather than all in one year 2020.
please let me know
regards

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- IGCSE Team on April 8, 2019 at 11:06 am said:
  
  Hello there,
  
  We suggest that your son takes his exams whenever he is ready. Furthermore, he will obtain separate certificates for each subjects. With regards to the colleges/universities, we suggest that you check with them on the longest period allowance for different examination series. A general guideline is within 13 months. However, some colleges/universities do have longer allowance. Please get confirmation from them directly.
  
  You might be interested in our online revision course which is now open for registration. Every year we have two revision sessions. The first session will be March-April and the second one will be August-September. The revision course provides video tutorial, revision timetable, downloadable exam-style practices, common mistakes candidates make during the exams, and also examiners’ advice. Please kindly find out the details here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-revision-courses/
  
  You may also check out our exam model answers. Many students scored A* by copying the style of the answers. Please check them out here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/igcse-exam-resources/
  
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