What is Cambridge IGCSE?
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an English language curriculum offered to students to prepare them for International Baccalaureate, A Level and BTEC Level 3 (which is recommended for higher-tier students).
Why IGCSE?
The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English.
Nearly a million students in 10,000 schools in over 160 countries prepare for the future with IGCSE qualifications. The curriculum sets a global standard for education, with programs that stretch, challenge and inspire students. Cambridge students can be confident that their qualifications will be valued by universities and employers across the world.
Subjects Offered
Encouraging learners to engage with a variety of subjects, and make connections between them, is fundamental to our approach. Our AS/A level offers the following subjects;
- Art & Design
- Music
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Drama
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Business Studies
- Physical Education
- Global Perspectives
- English as a First language
- English as a Second language
- French as a Second language
- German as a Second language
- Spanish as a Second language
- Turkish as a First language
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
IGCSE at Light International School
We offer a flexible and stimulating curriculum, supported with excellent resources and training. We help develop learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:
- Subject content
- Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as unfamiliar situations
- Intellectual enquiry
- Flexibility and responsiveness to change
- Working and communicating in English
- Influencing outcomes
- Cultural awareness.
