Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level are equivalent qualifications grades. Both of them are offered by O Level (CAIE), and are equivalent to British GCSE and 10th board in India.
Is IGCSE and Cambridge different?
Features of Cambridge O Level
Cambridge O Level offers fewer coursework options than Cambridge IGCSE. Some Cambridge O Level syllabuses were developed to meet specific local needs, such as minority languages. There are more restricted practical test options in Cambridge O Level sciences.
What is Cambridge board called?
The Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is a part of a world-renowned University of Cambridge and is accepted by schools across the world. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is an Indian national curriculum. The board is highly recognized and accepted in India.
IGCSEs are accredited by either Cambridge (Cambridge International Examinations) or Edexcel (Pearson Edexcel) exam boards. At Kings, the exam boards that we use across our 4 UK schools for IGCSEs vary from school-to-school.
Is Cambridge O Level the same as IGCSE?
Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE. It provides learners with excellent preparation for Cambridge Advanced as well as other progression routes. Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level are equivalent qualifications grade for grade.
Is Cambridge O Level harder than IGCSE?
The Cambridge IGCSE and GCE O Levels cannot be said that one curriculum is harder or easier than another since the examinations are curated for different purposes.
Is IGCSE a Cambridge test?
We created Cambridge IGCSE more than 30 years ago. Today, it’s the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds.
What board is IGCSE?
Boards offering IGCSE
Cambridge Assessment Internal Education(CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel and are the examination boards that offer IGCSE. The schools are allowed to choose the board through which they prefer to offer the IGCSE.
What are IGCSE exams called?
The IGCSE is based on the British curriculum (GCSE) but adapted for a more internationally-focused student body. Assessments are done mainly by examination through the exam board of the school’s choice. The most well-known are Cambridge Assessment International Education and Edexcel.
Which university accepts IGCSE?
7. Do universities accept the IGCSE score?
- Aligarh Muslim University, India.
- Flame University, India.
- Goa University, India.
- Australian National University, Australia.
- Curtin University, Australia.
- American University, United States.
- Berkeley College, United States.
- Harvard University, United States.
What are the disadvantages of IGCSE?
Cons of IGCSE:
It is a little difficult to find tutors for IGCSE. The fees are a little on the higher side. The medium of language is only English.
Do universities prefer IGCSE or GCSE?
Do universities prefer IGCSE or GCSE? Both GCSEs and IGCSEs are recognised and accepted by UK Universities and they do not distinguish between the two qualifications and therefore treat them as equivalent qualifications.
Can I go to university after IGCSE?
No. You have to do A level of foundation before joining university. IGCSE is equivalent to O Level.
Is IGCSE called O Level?
The IGCSE syllabuses and teaching methods are designed to contribute to curriculum development and to support correct teaching practices. The standard is recognized internationally and is taken as an equivalent to the British GCSE and GCE O levels.
What grade level is Cambridge?
Who takes Cambridge International AS & A Levels? Aimed at 16–19 year old students before university study, Cambridge International AS & A Levels are taken by over 175 000 students in more than 125 countries every year. In the UK these are taken in years 12 and 13 of the secondary school curriculum.
Which IGCSE is the hardest?
1) IGCSE Additional Mathematics
Additional Mathematics is by far, through student consensus, the hardest IGCSE subject. It is not regular Mathematics, and has quite an extensive syllabus.
What is the hardest exam board for IGCSE?
Edexcel – This board has the toughest science questions alongside AQA but edexcel takes a slight upper hand here. Edexcel – The time limit of this exam is said to be difficult to cope with. Although, the grade boundaries are quite reasonable therefore it’s easier to pass.
Which IGCSE is the easiest?
Business Studies is the easiest by far! The grade boundaries are set at 66% for an A* for 2019, meaning you only need to get 66% of the marks out of the total. The subject itself is easy, not much studying required and you can always use basic logic on the exam paper to get quite a lot of marks.
What comes after IGCSE?
The A level
The 13th year gives students a world-recognised school-leaving qualification to widen the scope of their university studies. The A level qualification gives you the edge when applying to a competitive course at a South African university.
Which board is followed in UK?
The three boards based in England – AQA, OCR and Edexcel – offer all their qualifications across England with a smaller number in Wales (where no ‘homegrown’ qualification is available) and Northern Ireland (where the qualifications meet the regulator’s requirements).
Which board is accepted in UK?
Most U.K. universities accept SAT, and/or AP Exam scores as a way for applicants to meet the requirements for undergraduate programs, and some may require them.