How many IGCSE subjects do I need?
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How many IGCSE subjects do I need?
Most schools require students to take a minimum of 5 or 6 IGCSE subjects which must include the 3 compulsory subjects of English, Science and Maths.
What subjects are compulsory in IGCSE?
Group 1 (Compulsory)
| Group 1 (Compulsory) | Group 2 (Compulsory) | Group 3 (Any one) |
|---|---|---|
| First Language English | World Literature Global Perspectives | Physics Chemistry and Biology (all 3) or Co-ordinated Sciences |
| A Foreign Language (French or Spanish) or a Second Language (Hindi) | Geography and/or History |
What is the minimum number of subject?
However, universities requires minimum of 5 subjects.
Is IGCSE harder than IB?
To conclude; IB is much harder than IGCSE (since one is for Grades 9 & 10 while the other is for Grades 11 & 12). If you want to compare IB with a British curriculum, A levels would be more appropriate.
Is math compulsory for IGCSE?
For IGCSE students, leaving only Math and English is a compulsory option, because Science has been divided into three specific subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Normally, students will choose to study the total of 6 subjects when attending IGCSE.
How many subjects do you take for a level?
Most universities are happy to offer you a place based on three subjects. This number often excludes general studies, so check the course entry requirements if you’re thinking of taking general studies. Talk to your teachers before deciding how many A-Levels to take.
What is the minimum number of subjects required to pass IGCSE?
As far as the IGCSE is concerned, the ‘minimum’ number of subjects required are 7. The Cambridge International Certificate of Education is awarded to students who pass in at least seven Cambridge IGCSE subjects, including two from Group 1 and one from each of Groups 2 to 5.
What resources are available for IGCSE?
Resources include revision notes, topic notes, question bank, quizzes, forums and chatrooms. Resources are provided for all subjects of IGCSE, O level, A level, CAT, ACCA, IELTS and all school and college courses and subjects in the world.
What is the difference between IGCSE and a levels?
I’m going to answer for each board separately because IGCSE is a secondary school curriculum while A levels is a high school curriculum ( A levels being the 12th grade equivalent of IGCSE). As far as the IGCSE is concerned, the ‘minimum’ number of subjects required are 7.
What subjects do you need to get the International Certificate of Edu?
You need to take at least 7 subjects to get the International Certificate of Edu: 2 languages, 1 humanities, 1 sci, 1 math, 1 creative, 1 any of the above. Home Science Math and Arithmetic