Whether your child has a clear vision of the future - or is still discovering their passions and strengths - IGCSEs provide the perfect opportunity for them to grow their knowledge, build study and assessment skills, and learn more about themselves and their aspirations.
With 763 subject option combinations, your child can truly personalise their own curriculum pathway. Students for whom English is not their first language can, for example, take an IGCSE in their native language, such as Mandarin Chinese, German, French, or Urdu. Our Vietnamese students take a core Vietnamese component, which covers local literature, history, geography, and culture.
Taught by world-class subject specialists, our IGCSE curriculum will spark your child’s curiosity, hone their skills, and prepare them for the challenge of the IBDP.
Our extensive support programme guides our students and parents through the process of choosing their IGCSE subjects. You'll also benefit from the expertise of our Secondary Leadership Team, including our Deputy Head of Curriculum and Learning, as well as our College and University Guidance Team.
Students joining us in Year 10 receive bespoke support from our admissions experts and academic specialists.
Respected around the world, IGCSEs provide the ideal pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Sixth Form.
The opportunity to explore their interests and skills at IGCSE level gives our students an insight into the courses and subjects they want to pursue on the IBDP and at university. Students develop invaluable exam skills and learning techniques, too, which help them to achieve top IB Diploma results that consistently exceed the UK national average.
IGCSEs give our students the opportunity to personalise their learning, as they choose which subjects to study based on their interests and skills. This specialisation gives them a much deeper insight into their chosen fields.
Our students also develop vital study and exam skills, which are extremely beneficial to them as they progress through their education.
IGCSE qualifications are respected worldwide. They'll also add value to your child’s university application, giving them a headstart on their journey to top institutions across the globe.
IGCSEs are subject-based qualifications that enable students to specialise in their chosen areas. In contrast, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework offers a broader overview of subjects. The MYP also doesn't give students as much freedom to personalise their learning.
The MYP is focused more on general skill development, whereas the comprehensive IGCSE curriculum prioritises in-depth subject content alongside skill development. This gives students a strong foundational knowledge before they begin the IBDP.
The IGCSE curriculum culminates in assessed examinations, which offers students the opportunity to hone their exam skills and attain globally recognised qualifications.
At BIS HCMC, our students study for their IGCSEs between the ages of 14 and 16 (Years 10-11).
Between the ages of 16 and 18 (Years 12-13), students go on to complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). At this stage, students have already began exploring their passions at IGCSE level, and are well-equipped to make important decisions regarding their future aspirations.
Both certifications are recognised by the best universities worldwide.
Your child will flourish at BIS HCMC, where our all-encompassing approach to education balances academic excellence with personal growth and wellbeing, inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
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