What is the difference between GCSE and IGCSE maths?

Introduction. The GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) is the standard Maths qualification taken at age 16 (the end of Year 11) by students in English state schools and some independent schools. The IGCSE papers are more formulaic and predictable than those for GCSE.

What is the difference between GCSE and A level?

A-Levels are a higher level of qualification compared to GCSEs. They are usually taken in a sixth form or college by those 17 and above whereas GCSEs are usually taken in high schools by those 13 to 16.

Which is better GCSE or IGCSE?

The GCSE is considered more rigorous because the rules are more stringent, such as the fact that students can only sit for the GCSE exams in June and resits can be taken in November each year. Therefore, the IGCSE is considered “easier” due to its flexible nature.

What is the difference of IGCSE and GCE?

The Cambridge IGCSE and the Cambridge GCE O Level (also referred to as Cambridge O Levels) are equivalent qualifications grade for grade….Key differences between Cambridge IGCSE and Singapore GCE O Level.

	Cambridge IGCSE	Singapore GCE O Level (or Cambridge O Levels)
Grading	A* (highest) to G (lowest)	A1 to F9

Are IGCSE harder than GCSE?

The key difference between both courses is the lack of rigorous coursework in the GCSE qualification. IGCSEs were made for international pupils and so they lack the intensive coursework that is found in many GCSE subjects. Resitting an IGCSE course is generally found to be more difficult than resitting a GCSE course.

Do universities look at GCSE results?

Do universities look at GCSE grades? Some universities will only look at your A-level grades and your application before they consider accepting you. But at more competitive universities, they will look at your GCSE results to see how consistent your academic career has been.

Are Gcses harder than Gcses?

Resitting an IGCSE course is generally found to be more difficult than resitting a GCSE course. This is because GCSE resits are only available in November, after the main exams in June….

Number-based Grading	Letter-based Grading
9	Grade A*
8	Grade A*
7	Grade A
6	Just above a Grade B

Which is better O levels or IGCSE?

‘O’ levels are almost exactly the same as IGCSE. The CIE says: “Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level are equivalent qualifications grade for grade”. There are a few differences, for example O Levels only offer grades A*-E , and some syllabi are focused on local requirements in the UK.

Is IGCSE easier than SPM?

Subjects When it comes to subjects, IGCSE offers students more flexibility as compared to SPM. For example, there is no compulsory subjects for anyone wishing to sit for IGCSE. On the contrary, in SPM, students have to sit for and pass Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History) in order to get their certificate.

What are Cambridge IGCSEs and what are they equivalent to?

They set international standards (equivalent to British GCSE and GCE O Levels). Cambridge IGCSEs can be taken as individual subjects or as qualifications to obtain the International Certificate of Education.

What is the difference between IGCSE and O-Level?

One can take any number of subjects, chosen from a wide variety of subjects. Your results will be given in terms of a grade (A* – G). ‘O’ levels are almost exactly the same as IGCSE. The CIE says: “Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level are equivalent qualifications grade for grade”.

Is the IGCSE harder than the GCSE?

Like the GCSE, the iGCSE has also reduced in content over the years. Overall, when compared to the O-level, the iGCSE has a smaller volume but greater degree of content than the GCSE – in most subjects anyway. There is a general belief in some quarters that the new 9-1 GCSE is more challenging than the IGCSE.

What is GCSE GCSE A Level equivalent to?

GCSE results are graded from 9 – 1, which replaced the old A* – G grading system in the last few years. Grades 9 – 7 are equivalent to A* – A; 6 – 4 are equivalent to B – C; 3 – 2 are equivalent to D – G .