International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (abbreviated IGCSE or iGCSE) is an internationally recognized qualification for school students, typically in the 14 - 16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales & Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of Ireland. The Cambridge IGCSE was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) in 1988. The examination board Edexcel offers its own version, the Edexcel IGCSE. The IGCSE prepares students for further academic work including progression to AS Level and A Level study, Cambridge Pre-U and the IB Diploma Programme. It is recognised by academic institutions and employers around the world. The Cambridge IGCSE is recognised as equivalent, grade-for-grade, to the UK GCSE. On 15 February 2009, 16 Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses received Ofqual accreditation. They are listed on the U.K. National Database of Accredited Qualifications.