IS IGCSE THE EASIER OPTION? DEBUNKING THE MYTH
IGCSE exams can be easy or difficult based on the aptitude of the child.
With many parents withdrawing their children from the CBC and enrolling them into the Cambridge curriculum, the most frequently asked question is, is it going to be too basic for my child? For years, many people have believed that IGCSE is the easier option. Is this really the case?
1. The key difference 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 other curriculums. They vary in content and mode of delivery. Cambridge is student-centered, meaning is not a one-size-fits-all. It gives a fighting chance for students of all levels as they can still complete practical and coursework elements and they gain an IGCSE grade that they would not be able to achieve under any other curriculum.
2. It requires active learning, recognition of student diversity in ability, and continuous assessments
IGCSE includes a mixture of exams, coursework, and practical assessments. Unlike in other curriculums where getting a good score requires memorization of concepts, the IGCSE exam is designed so that getting a score of 8-9 requires students to put in a lot of effort to understand the detailed knowledge content of each field. It also prepares students for a more intensive program.
Benefits of Acing the IGCSE
Have high job opportunities and expertise.
Ability to study abroad in countries with developed education.
Develop work skills to easily adapt to social life.
GCSEs are internationally recognized as highly-respected official high school qualifications and an entry standard for admission to further academic study in the UK and beyond.
Undergraduate courses at UK universities will specify that applicants need to meet certain requirements at the IGCSE level to receive an offer.
Many employers also require job applicants to meet their minimum requirements in Maths and English IGCSEs (or equivalent). From there, we can infer that the higher the IGCSE score, the more likely it is to succeed in life.
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Why The IGCSE System Is The Best Option For Your Child
Why the IGCSE system is the best option for your child.
4 years after the introduction of the CBC curriculum in Kenya, most parents are yet to comprehend and understand its structure and what it entails. With most parents not ready to embrace the CBC curriculum, many have started looking into the IGCSE system in trying to decide which of the 2 is the better option for their children.
Below is why IGCSE is the best choice for your child.
1. IGCSE is internationally recognized
Internationally recognized
IGCSE is an internationally recognized system developed by Cambridge University and considered the baseline for employment in most countries. It consists of early years, junior school and senior school. IGCSE certificate is recognized in any part of the world which makes it excellent preparation for further study in any University worldwide.
2. A wide scope of subjects to choose from
IGCSE offers a broad scope of more than 70 subjects to choose which are both applicable in life and offered at the universities such as law and psychology. Among the 70 subjects, 30 are languages. Learners select their subjects of choice based on their interests and abilities.
3. IGCSE is ability based
Unlike CBC, where all learners are equally tested, IGCSE exams cater to different learning and interpretation abilities as it considers that milestones are different in every individual. The exam board separates questions as per difficulty level.
4. Extended curriculum
IGCSE offers its learners an option to extend the curriculum. It mostly applies to students that are academically advanced and wish to take a supplement paper to support the core subject. This makes them become more advanced.
5. IGCSE is multicultural
Being an internationally recognized system, students from different cultures easily fit into the IGCSE system of Education which offers 30 different languages to choose from. Children whose English is not their first language are allowed more time to familiarize themselves with it before sitting for the exam.
6. Development
Learners gain skills that include listening skills, problem-solving skills, logical thinking skills, and practical skills among many others which they can apply in their day to day lives.
7. University scholarships to the UK
The IGCSE certificate is given preference in UK’s university placement. It is held with high value among the European Universities thus, increasing the chances of being selected to pursue higher education in their institutions.
In conclusion, the IGCSE education system offers an all-rounded, in-depth, internationally recognized and quality education for learners of all abilities. It is easy for a child to transition into IGCSE from the CBC curriculum since it is learner-based and the child is allowed to pick subjects that they have an interest in and would wish to pursue in Universities. IGCSE nurtures students into capable and fully equipped individuals ready to take on the world.
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