The Key Subjects of IGCSE: What Should Students Expect?
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The IGCSE is a reputed education qualification that’s awarded by Cambridge International and offered by top schools throughout the world. It’s designed for students aged 12 to 16. While the demand for IGCSE education has grown progressively year-on-year, some students still struggle to select the best subjects. With other options to choose from, depending on what they want to study in the future. Below are the subjects offered in the IGCSE Curriculum
Lower secondary (Year 7-9)
In the Lower Secondary level students are required to do the following subjects.
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- ICT
- History
- Geography
- French
- Kiswahili
- Art and design
- Music
- E and Swimming
After sitting for the Year 9 checkpoint exams, we guide our students through a career talk and subject selection based on their career of choice. At this point, students can now choose their subjects of choice as per their career aspirations. In years 10 and 11, the following subjects are compulsory.
- Maths
- English language
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
In addition, 5 subjects are to be selected from the following Optional Subjects offered, of which one must be a science.
- Physics
- Geography
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Business Studies
- Swahili
- French
- English Literature
- Art & Design
- Accounting
- History
When choosing subjects, it is recommended to read the subject syllabus overview of that particular subject which gives one an overview of the areas of study of the subject. IGCSE is preferred by many because it teaches students how to think critically and expands their knowledge. Not only do the exam questions test the student’s ability to understand key concepts but also test the student’s creative and innovative abilities.
