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Developed by Cambridge, part of the University of Cambridge, it is taught in over 6000 schools in 150 countries. It offers an international curriculum that prepares students for global opportunities and is accessible to students whose first language is not English.  \nCambridge Learner Attributes  \nYour child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:  \n• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others  \n• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others  \n• reflective and developing their ability to learn  \n• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges  \n• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.  \nCurriculum and Subjects  \nCambridge IGCSE programme helps students develop deep subject knowledge and skills for the future. It offers over 70 subjects, allowing schools to customise learning paths. The number and selection of Cambridge IGCSE subjects students study depend on the overall curriculum offered by each school. Subjects are designed tobe culturally sensitive and internationally relevant, making them suitable for learners worldwide.  \nAssessment  \nAssessment takes place at the end of the course and offers students a range of ways to demonstrate their learning, including written, oral, coursework and practical assessments. In the UK, Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education), which is the standard qualification taken by students at the end of compulsory schooling, typically around age 16. This ensures academic rigor and global comparability.  \nExams are held in two series each year: June and November, giving students the opportunity to sit their exams at the most suitable time.  \nRecognition and Progression  \nCambridge IGCSE qualifications is a great foundation for further study in upper secondary/pre-university education, including Cambridge International AS & A Levels, and other international qualifications.  \nCambridge IGCSE English Language qualifications1 (e.g. IGCSE English as a Second Language) are accepted by many universities in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Europe as proof of language proficiency.  \nBenefits for Students  \n• enhances global perspectives and competitiveness of students  \n• develops deep subject knowledge and future-oriented skills including critical thinking, communication, creativity and problem-solving skills  \n• gain access to leading universities worldwide  \n• cambridge schools supported by comprehensive teaching and learning resources and professional development  \nLearn more! For more information, visit [https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/](https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/)[ ](https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/)[or contact your school.](or contact your school.)  \n1 Cambridge IGCSE English Language qualifications include Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500), and Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510, 0511). Please use the Cambridge recognition database to search for university-specific requirements and check with universities directly for the most up-to-date information.  \n© Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2025","cbCaigmMeyddgPV9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigmMeyddgPV9","pdf",1098434,"English","# Cambridge IGCSE Qualifications\n## Cambridge Learner Attributes\n## Curriculum and Subjects\n## Assessment\n## Recognition and Progression\n## Benefits for Students","[{\"question\":\"What age group is Cambridge IGCSE designed for?\",\"answer\":\"Cambridge IGCSE is designed for students aged 14–16.\"},{\"question\":\"How is learning assessed in Cambridge IGCSE?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment is held at the end of the course and can include written, oral, coursework and practical assessments.\"},{\"question\":\"When do exams take place?\",\"answer\":\"Exams are held in two series each year: June and November.\"}]","Cambridge IGCSE Qualifications - Overview | PDF",1792728326]