The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Curriculum at CambriLearn is the progressive level from the Lower Secondary levels, providing students with an enriched and comprehensive educational experience. The culmination of this curriculum is the International GCSE Exam, a globally recognised assessment administered at accredited Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel exam centres (curriculum dependent). This exam serves as a testament to the rigorous academic standards upheld by CambriLearn. 

At this level, it is important for students who plan to study at university to consider which subjects will gain them university acceptance for their preferred study/career path. Every university faculty has specific requirements and students are advised to confirm these requirements with them directly. It is also important to confirm any specific university exemption requirements, in addition to university faculty entrance requirements.

CambriLearn offers Subject Choice Assessments by a qualified educational psychologist, at an additional fee, to help students choose the subjects that will best suit their individual personality and strengths.

Our diverse range of International GCSE courses caters to a wide range of interests and further study pursuits, ensuring a well-rounded and specialised education. Students have the opportunity to engage with two curricula at this level, namely Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel. Both are aligned with the International British curriculum and therefore the qualifications are accepted in conjunction with each other. Subjects offered at CambriLearn for Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) examination at International GCSE are English First Language; Core Mathematics; Mathematics Extended; Afrikaans; French; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Accounting; Business Studies; Economics; History; Geography, and ICT. For Pearson Edexcel, we offer English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics A, Computer Science and Business. This expansive selection empowers students to explore their interests and aspirations, laying the groundwork for future academic and professional pursuits.

International GCSE students may also include CambriLearn's Python Coding course, one of the most widely used and widely taught programming languages in senior schools, universities and businesses, where students will learn to code from the ground up. Python Coding is suggested for students with an interest in the field who may be considering Computer Science at International GCSE.

Course Outlines

At CambriLearn, courses are structured to allow students to work at their own pace. Each International GCSE course provides students with a detailed Course Outline and weekly schedule, guiding them through the coursework, tasks and exercises. Also provided is the syllabus document, confirming all the topics to be covered and how the material will be assessed in the final examinations. All learning material is provided online on the student dashboard in an easy-to-follow lesson structure, supplemented where applicable by prescribed textbooks. Students also have access to teacher-led, live online lessons and a comprehensive library of recorded sessions. These resources, meticulously designed by professionally trained teachers, are invaluable and can be revisited when additional time is required on any challenging topics, as well as for exam revision. 

Throughout the courses, students will submit a series of assignments and tests in order to determine their progress and gauge exam readiness. These assessments are to be submitted to the student dashboard for grading by an experienced CambriLearn teacher (Standard and Premium package). Personalised feedback is provided on graded papers, equipping students with tailored guidance for continual improvement in their academic performance.

Academic progress can be closely monitored through CambriLearn's Student Tracker, which is also accessible to parents, guardians and tutors through their linked profiles. This tracker gives a clear, real-time overview of lesson progress, student submissions and current grades, enabling additional support to be activated where required. 

Keeping track of lesson and task scheduling is facilitated through the interactive dashboard calendar, which allows students, parents, guardians and tutors to view all upcoming tasks by day, week or month at a glance.

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Students must have completed CambriLearn's Foundation II or an equivalent when they enter International GCSE. It is suitable for learners between the ages of 15 and 16 years’ old.

Reports

Students will receive a statement of results and certificate directly from Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)/Pearson Edexcel after completing their examinations. However, interim progress reports are available from CambriLearn, confirming course grades and progress for the duration of their studies with us.