The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the international version of the UK GCSE exam (formerly O-Level). Exams are set and assessed by Pearson Edexcel, a fully licenced and accredited UK exam board. Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications are benchmarked against UK academic standards and are recognised internationally as having equal academic rigour.

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE programmes give students a strong academic foundation in each subject, in addition to developing essential academic skills. These programmes provide them with excellent preparation for further study at A-Level. For more information about the IGCSEs, click here.

How is IGSCE Different From GSCE?

GCSE is the standard UK year 11 (16 years of age) qualification. The main difference between Pearson Edexcel International qualifications and their UK equivalent is that IGCSE exams are designed to suit the global learner. The IGSCE thus has a more international perspective, accessible format to assist students whose first language may not be English. Insworld offers a wide range of subjects at IGCSE level, allowing students to select a range of subjects which matches their interests and ambitions.

What Makes IGCSE an Excellent Education Path to Take in Singapore?

IGCSE programmes are designed to prepare pupils for further studies by laying a solid academic foundation in each subject and encouraging students to focus on the application of key concepts across a range of contexts. They offer excellent preparation for progress to A-Level, where students will build on the subject knowledge and critical thinking skills they learned at IGCSE level.