IGCSE
Online Cambridge IGCSE.
Students aged 14 to 16 choose five subjects from thirteen and study them with qualified teachers. They sit the official Cambridge exams at an approved exam centre, and strong results lead naturally into A Level.
- Ages 14 to 16
- Key Stage 4
- Five subjects
- Cambridge International
Choosing IGCSE subjects
Most students take a balanced set of IGCSEs across core and chosen subjects. Our admissions team will help you choose the right combination.
Science and computing
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Combined Science
- Computer Science
Maths, English and languages
- Mathematics
- English Language
- English Literature
- Spanish
Humanities and social science
- History
- Economics
- Psychology
- Business Studies
Who does what for exams?
Students sit official exams at a local centre, and each of these three has a part in getting them there.
Why students take the Cambridge IGCSE.
- Universities and schools around the world accept it.
- Students sit official Cambridge IGCSE exams at an approved exam centre, and we guide your family through registering.
- Strong IGCSE results lead naturally into A Level, the next step on the route to university.
- You’re here
Key Stage 4 · ages 14 to 16
Cambridge IGCSE
Five subjects in a full package.
Key Stage 5 · ages 16 to 18
A Level
Three subjects in a full package.
Then
University
2,670+
universities in 99 countries recognise Cambridge qualifications
Three ways to study the IGCSE.
The qualification is the same in all three. You choose how the lessons are given.
The complete IWS school experience
Academy
Every lesson is live.
In each subject, every week
- Live
- Live
- Live
Best for families who want IWS to be their child’s school.
Bridge
One live lesson, two recorded.
In each subject, every week
- Live
- Recorded
- Recorded
Best for students who also go to another school, or have a busy schedule.
Foundation
Every lesson is recorded.
In each subject, every week
- Recorded
- Recorded
- Recorded
Best for students who need to choose their own time and pace.
The subjects and the curriculum are the same in all three. What changes is how the lessons are given. A full package is five subjects, and the pattern repeats in each one.
IWS has really helped me grow academically while allowing me to pursue my passion for ballet. The flexibility of the online learning has really helped me balance my studies and training.
Kei Y.IGCSE student and ballet dancerBeyond the grades, Academy students take a growing part in their own review. In Years 10 to 11 they chair part of their own termly review, choose their own opportunity and bring their own evidence to the table.
The Well-Rounded ProgrammeNot sure where your child stands?
A short assessment helps us understand your child’s level and needs. It’s not a pass-or-fail entrance exam.
Questions parents ask.
How many IGCSEs should my child take?
Most students take a balanced set of IGCSEs across core and chosen subjects. A full package is five subjects, and our admissions team will help you build the right combination for your child.
Where are the exams sat?
IWS does not run examinations. Students sit their exams at an approved exam centre, and we guide your family through registering.
Which exam board do you use?
Cambridge. IWS follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, including Cambridge IGCSE pathways.
Can my child start the IGCSE partway through?
Yes. IWS accepts students during the year as well as at the start of it. Our admissions team will assess the right entry point and start date for your child.
Can my child take the IGCSE alongside another school or a busy schedule?
Yes, that’s what Bridge is designed for: students combining IWS with another educational pathway or a more complex schedule.
Plan your child’s IGCSE subjects.
Book a consultation and we’ll plan the right IGCSE subjects for your child.