Is there a age limit for IGCSE?

Though IGCSE is mostly undertaken by students typically in the age group 14-16 or 15-17 depending on primary 1 entry age, it also allows students from alternative education and adult students to sit for the exam and continue personal education advancement at any age.

Is there any age limit for doing A levels?

Actually, there’s no age limit to A Levels, providing the entry requirements are met! So it doesn’t matter if you’re 16 or 79, you can still take your A Level exams.

Why do private schools do IGCSE?

Independent schools started the move towards IGCSEs over 15 years ago because they felt they were more challenging and better prepared students for A-Levels. The proportion of students taking an alternative exam was 49\% or 172,572 entries up from 47\% last year.

Can you skip IGCSE?

You have to take all the exams; it’s not a matter of deciding to skip half of them. But if you are a very strong student and your school agreed, you might be able to take the whole thing in just one year, rather than doing it in two.

Do universities accept IGCSE?

Yes, both IGCSEs and GCSEs are accepted for entry to universities in the UK.

Can I take A levels at 20?

Actually, there’s no upper limit as to what age a person must be to take his or her A-Levels as long as the entry requirements are met. A-Levels for adults are also designed to suit students with different daily schedule and education background.

Can adults take A levels?

A Levels are traditionally taken prior to students leaving education at the age of 18. If you want to take A Levels as an adult, you have two options. Either return to college as a mature student or study online via distance learning.

Do only private schools do IGCSE?

The IGCSE exams, usually only taken in private schools, are still going ahead this summer – even though GCSEs and A-levels have been cancelled. A Department for Education report in 2019 found 94\% of IGCSEs were taken in private schools, accounting for 164,000 exam entries.

Does IGCSE certificate expire?

Unlike other exam results such as IELTS, or TOEFL whose results are valid up to two years only, the results of IGCSE has no expiration. You can think of it as a certificate like a high school diploma that does not expire.

Does Oxford accept IGCSE?

You do not need GCSEs or IGCSEs in order to apply to Oxford: we recognise that many students will not have taken them, particularly if they have not been to school in the UK. The admissions requirements for Oxford are based on A-levels or equivalent qualifications. These are a stage higher than GCSEs.

Are Cambridge International qualifications recognised in Pakistan?

Universities in Pakistan recognise and welcome Cambridge international qualifications. The Government of Pakistan also recognises Cambridge qualifications and provides equivalence with the local education system in order to ensure a smooth transition for students who choose to continue their education in Pakistan.

Is Cambridge IGCSE recognised internationally?

Cambridge IGCSE. Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 30 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.

Where can I find past IGCSE papers?

Past papers with mark schemes for each subject are available for you to download, along with examiner reports from previous exam sessions, and specimen papers. To find them, go to the Cambridge IGCSE subjects page and choose your subject.

How old do you have to be to sit GCSE exams?

There is no minimum or maximum age for sitting the exams, but GCSEs / AS-levels are usually sat by 14-17 year olds, and A-Levels by 17-19, but an increasing number of pensioners sit them to pass the time.