Let us understand what the commonly sought Cambridge igcse is.
What is the Cambridge IGCSE?
IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education and is the world’s most popular international qualification.
It was developed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations for 14 to 16 year olds, which is around Grade 9-10.
Cambridge IGCSE Assessment assessment takes place at the end of the course and can include written, oral, coursework and practical assessment.
This broadens opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning, particularly when their first language is not English. Overall, it helps students to prepare for International Baccalaureate and A-Level.
You may refer to the end of the post to see an infographic of an overview of IGCSE
IGCSE Qualifications
Cambridge IGCSE academic worth is comparable to many secondary schools including Singapore’s O-Level.
IGCSE qualifications are widely recognized by leading universities and employers. It is almost like an international passport to progression and success.
Subjects and Curriculum of IGCSE
Over 70 subjects are offered at Cambridge IGCSE, including 30 languages, and schools can offer them in any combination.
There are 5 Subject Groups in IGCSE, with different subjects to choose from in each group:
Group 1: Languages
First, Second, Foreign Language etc.
Group 2: Humanities and Social Sciences
Geography, English Language, History etc.
Group 3: Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics etc.
Group 4: Mathematics
Mathematics, Additional Mathematics
Group 5: Creative, Technical and Vocational
Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies etc.
Exam Dates, Grades and Results
IGCSE final exams happen twice a year. April to May and September to November (Singapore Dates). Results are released 2 months after final exam.
The grades range from A* to G.
| Grade | Score |
| A* | 90-100 |
| A | 80-89 |
| B | 70-79 |
| C | 60-69 |
| D | 50-59 |
| E | 40-49 |
| F | 30-39 |
| G | 20-29 |
Edexcel IGCSE
Formally known as Edexcel IGCSE has changed its title to Edexcel International GCSE since 2009. This is an international secondary school certification created by Edexcel Limited.
Edexcel GCSE and Edexcel Internation GCSE is two different curriculum. Edexcel GCSE is only available for United Kingdom schools, similar to the UK national curricula GCSE.
For schools outside of UK, they offer Edexcel International GCSE. Exdexcel International GCSE certification is not as recognized as IGCSE.
IGCSE in Singapore
In Singapore, there are 27 schools that offer IGCSE including Anglo-Chinese International, GEMS World Academy Singapore and Furen International School.
The number of candidates taking IGCSE in Singapore has been slowly increasing. Many tuition centres and online tuition are offering tuition for IGCSE syllabuses.
Moreover, tuition classes are also increasing in popularity over the years. The world is also easily accessible to internet or Wifi connection now.
Online tutoring has its own perks due to the advancement in technology. Online tuition classes can be conducted almost anywhere and at any time, the best part is that it is live and interactive.
Lessons can take place anywhere now provided you have access to internet or Wifi connection.
All about IGCSE Online Tuition
Advantages of IGCSE Online Tuition
Just, what’s so good about online tuition?
- Flexibility
- Convenience
- Time saved
You can visit our blog post for a more detailed breakdown of what is so good about online tuition.
Flexibility
Online lessons are made flexible, lessons are scheduled according to the availability of the tutor and student. The tutor definitely has to be free most of the time for the students.
Convenience
Online tutoring provides the convenience of no travelling. The tutor can teach anywhere and need not rush to the student’s house, vice versa.
Both the student and tutor can learn and teach at the comfort of their own homes respectively as long as they both have an internet connection and proper equipment (laptop/tablet).
Time saved
Time is always ticking and it does not stop for anyone. With the advancement of technology, you now don’t have to teach or learn at a specific classroom at a specific time anymore. This helps you to save time as you do not have to travel anymore.
Market Price of IGCSE Tuition Face-to-Face
The prices below are tutors’ rates for IGCSE Tuition.
| Part-Time Tutors | Full-Time Tutors | |
| IGCSE | $30-$50/hr | $40-$70/hr |
Is online cheaper? Why?
Yes, as face-to-face tuition requires either the student or tutor to travel to a common place. However, for online tuition, as long as you have the required equipment, you can conduct or join a lesson.
Online tuition is not only providing a service to the student. It is also helping tutors to save their time and hassle to travel.
This is the core benefit of online tuition for the tutors, thus the rates of online tuition are lower in general.
Why choose IGCSE tuition with Tutopiya?
Tutopiya offers tuition for IGCSE subjects listed:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Business Management
- Accounting
Tutopiya is an online tuition agency that offers the international curriculum, including Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE to students all over the world. Tutopiya has highly trained and qualified tutors ready to teach the Cambridge as well as the Edexcel IGSCE. Why hesitate? Try a FREE 60 minutes trial lesson with Tutopiya today!
IGCSE in a glance:
