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Assessment takes place at the end of the course. Schools worldwide have been involved in developing Cambridge IGCSEs. The syllabuses are international in outlook but retain a local relevance. They have been created specifically for international students, avoiding cultural bias. The contexts or examples used in syllabuses and exam question papers are culturally sensitive in an international context. Developed over 30 years ago, these qualifications are administered by Cambridge International Education, part of the University of Cambridge. In September 2019, Ecctis Ltd (then known as UK NARIC) completed an independent and objective benchmarking analysis of Cambridge IGCSE to the UK education system. Ecctis Ltd found the Cambridge IGCSE (A*–G and 9–1) comparable to thereformed GCSE.  \nFlexible subject choices  \nCambridge IGCSE offers a flexible curriculum, with a choice of over 70 subjects in any combination. Students are free to study a wide variety of subjects, enabling them to discover their strengths and develop a passion for learning.  \nYou can find a full list of subjects and syllabuses at:  \n[www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and](www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and)qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/cambridgeigcse/subjects  \nWho takes Cambridge IGCSE?  \nCambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is taken in over 140 countries and taught by over 4000 schools worldwide. Schools around the world made over 900 000 exam entries in 2024/25 . Students take Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 of the secondary school curriculum in the UK.  \nWhy do schools choose Cambridge IGCSE?  \nCambridge IGCSE provides the ideal preparation for upper secondary education or advanced study placement. It helps improve performance by developing skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving.  \nMore than  \n900 000  \nexam entries made  \nworldwide for  \nCambridge  \nIGCSE  \nin 2024/25  \n[cambridgeinternational.org/recognition](cambridgeinternational.org/recognition) 1   \nCambridge IGCSE – A guide for universities continued  \nDevelop unique skills  \nCambridge IGCSE develops student knowledge, understanding and skills in:  \n• subject content  \n• applying knowledge and understanding to familiar and new situations  \n• intellectual enquiry  \n• flexibility and responsiveness to change  \n• working and communicating in English  \n• influencing outcomes  \n• cultural awareness.  \nCambridge ICE (International Certificate of Education)  \nCambridge ICE is a group award for Cambridge IGCSE. It allows schools to offer a broad and balanced curriculum by recognising the achievements of students who pass exams in at least seven Cambridge IGCSE subjects. The subjects must be from five different curriculum areas, including two different languages.  \nGrading and assessment  \nCambridge IGCSE is reported worldwide on a grade scale from A* (highest) to G (minimum required performance) or from 9 (highest) to 1 (minimum required performance). The syllabus content and assessment are identical, regardless of which grading option the school chooses. You can find more information at:  \n[www.cambridgeinternational.org/grading-choice](www.cambridgeinternational.org/grading-choice)  \n\n| Cambridge IGCSE grading structure |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| A*\u003Cbr>A | 9 8\u003Cbr>7 |\n| B\u003Cbr>C | 6 5\u003Cbr>4 |\n| D\u003Cbr>E\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>G | 3 2\u003Cbr>1 |\n| U | U |\n\nAnchor point  \nAnchor point  \nAnchor point  \nThere are three anchor points where standards are benchmarked between the two systems.  \nAssessment takes place at the end of the course. 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