1. When can you opt for the IGCSE curriculum?
Ans. IGCSE stands for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, developed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. IGCSE course is a two-year programme designed for candidates aged 14 to 16 years, starting at the Class 9 level. Students taking IGCSE examinations will be gaining a qualification that is recognised globally. A student who has done his/ her early schooling from any other board can join the IGCSE programme at the Class 9 level.
2. What are the subject groups in IGCSE?
Ans. There are five subject groups under the IGCSE curriculum-
Group 1: Languages (First Language, Second Language, Foreign Language, etc)
Group 2: Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, English Literature, History, etc)
Group 3: Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc)
Group 4: Mathematics (Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, etc)
Group 5: Creative, Technical & Vocational (Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies, Music, etc)
Students are required to take a minimum of 5 or a maximum of 14 subjects.
3. When are the exams conducted in India?
Ans. IGCSE exams are conducted only once a year. In the month of March or May/June depending on the school. Retake of the same is done in the month of November.
4. Which are the schools that follow the IGCSE curriculum?
Ans. There are around 500 schools all over India following the IGCSE curriculum. You can check out our blog on the same to find out the details.
5. When are the scores released?
Ans. Scores for the November attempt are released in the month of January, whereas for the June attempt results are released in August. Your school will tell you when your score will be available and how you will receive them. The school might ask you to visit the school to collect your results or provide you with a password to check on the official website. You’re required to log in on the official website of Cambridge with the login details provided by your school to check your scores. In case you lose your credentials, you should contact your exam officer at your school or centre.
6. What happens if I get a lower grade when I resit for my exam?
Ans. You can go for another attempt in case you’re not satisfied with your score. When you resit for any of the exams, you have 2 results. One statement of marks from the previous attempt and the other one from the retake. However, the good part is retaking the exam does not invalidate the previous one. The cherry on top, there will be no mention in your final certificate, of the number of times you took the exam. Therefore, it’s safe to go for another attempt without any worry. If your revised score is lower than what you scored earlier, there’s nothing to worry about as your earlier statement of score still holds valid.
7. Do universities accept the IGCSE score?
Ans. Yes, IGCSE scores are recognised worldwide. A few universities accepting IGCSE scores are-
8. Can a candidate take a dictionary in the Igcse exam?
Ans. No, the candidate is not permitted to take the dictionary in IGCSE language exams, unless otherwise specifically mentioned in the syllabus. Basic translation dictionaries are permitted in other IGCSE exams.
For more detailed information, you can check the guide officially released by the IGCSE board.
9. What will happen if I exceed the word count in English?
Ans. There is no strict policy with regard to the word count. Nonetheless, you are strictly advised to stay within the boundaries of the word limit. In case you write more, you self-penalize in two ways-
1. You’re not focused enough to meet the demand of the question.
2. You’re losing your time addressing other parts of the question paper.
Likewise, you aren’t advised to write less either as it gives the examiner the impression that the candidate cannot manifest his/her learning.
To conclude, try to stick to the word limit of the answer and plan your strategy for answering the question accordingly.
10. Can a private candidate register for the exam?
Ans. PRIVATE CANDIDATE – The IGCSE curriculum is primarily for students registered with Cambridge. However, there are cases where a student wishes to take the assessment and may not attend Cambridge Schools. In that case, they can get themselves registered as private candidates.
There are certain requirements that a student needs to fulfil in order to get registered as a private candidate. Click on the link to check.
Yes, you can take the IGCSE exams even if you don’t attend Cambridge school. You just need to find a Cambridge school in your city that accepts private candidates and get yourself registered in the school in order to take the IGCSE exams. You’re solely responsible to make the arrangements with the school and the school will assist you with your exam-related queries.
We have curated a list of a few top schools in India that follow the IGCSE curriculum, you can check that out.
11. What are the limitations of IGCSE?
Ans. With the growing popularity of the IGCSE curriculum among students and the benefits the curriculum offers, are salient and conspicuous in the student’s outlook on life. However, there are certain limitations to the course that a student needs to be cognizant of before enrolling for the course. The limitations are-
Nevertheless, despite how many limitations the course has, the myriad advantages it offers are all worth it in the end.
12. What are the options available after IGCSE?
Ans. IGCSE gives you an added advantage if you wish to study abroad as the curriculum is recognized globally. You can switch to an international curriculum like IB, IGCSE AB, and A levels. Also, if you wish to switch over to Indian boards like CBSE, ICSE or any other State Board, you can do so. The spectrum is broad and the choices are inexhaustible. Therefore, do your research and take your decisions accordingly.
For further details on the IGCSE curriculum click on the link. Know more about the IGCSE schools here.
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