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The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an international qualification for school students. IGCSE was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) in 1988. University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the worlds biggest provider of international qualifications for students between the ages of 14 and 19. ... C ras Iompair ireann (CI ) (English: Irish Transport Company, pronounced CHORUS UM-PAIR AIR-INN) is a statutory authority which is owned by the Irish Government, and since the enactment of Transport (Reorganisation of C ras Iompair ireann) Act, 1986 CI is the shareholding company of Bus Atha Cliath - Dublin...


IGCSE is typically taken by 14 to 16-year–olds, and it prepares students for further academic success, including progression to A Level and AS Level study. Cambridge IGCSE is recognised by academic institutions and employers around the world. UCAS recognises IGCSE as equivalent to UK GCSE. An A-level, short for Advanced level, is a General Certificate of Education, usually achieved by students in the final two years of secondary education (after GCSEs). ... An A-level, short for Advanced Level, is a General Certificate of Education usually taken during Further Education and after GCSEs. ... UCAS logo UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service, pronounced like YOU-kass, IPA: ) is a clearing house for applications for virtually all undergraduate degree programmes at British universities or colleges. ... GCSE is an acronym that can refer to: General Certificate of Secondary Education global common subexpression elimination - an optimisation technique used by some compilers This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...


Cambridge IGCSE provides a broad study programme and covers subjects from a variety of areas: Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Creative, Technical and Vocational. With a choice of Core and Extended papers in most subjects, IGCSE is suitable for students of different ability levels and in some subjects, can be taken with or with or without coursework.


The IGCSE allows teaching to be placed in a localised context, making it relevant in different regions. It is suitable for students whose first language may not be English and this is acknowledged throughout the examination progress.


In 2004/5, Cambridge IGCSE papers in more than 60 subjects were sat by students in over 120 countries worldwide, including the UK itself.


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IGCSE (471 words)
The IGCSE is a balanced international curriculum which is designed to encourage high academic standards through a practical approach to teaching and learning.
The IGCSE covers a broad range of subjects with syllabuses which are regularly reviewed to keep pace with developments in educational practice and to meet the needs of schools throughout the world.
IGCSE examinations are conducted by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
School Exams (General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) Exams) - British Council - Morocco (371 words)
IGCSE is equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and is recognised as evidence of ability by academic institutions and employers around the world.
IGCSE courses are renowned for developing vital educational skills, including recall of knowledge, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, team work and investigative skills.
IGCSE caters for different levels of ability with a choice between core and extended papers in many subjects.
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