Components of the IGCSE exams
The following contains information on the different papers, their duration and weight. Students can opt for Core or Extended Papers in most exams depending on their individual abilities. Please be aware that the best grade for the subject that students can achieve with Core papers is a grade C
IGCSE First Language English
Core Curriculum | Extended Curriculum |
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Paper 1: (1 hour 45 min)
| Paper 2: (2 hours)
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Paper 3 (2 hours)
| Paper 3 (2 hours)
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Add.: Paper 5: (10-12 min)
| Add.: Paper 5: (10-12 min)
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IGCSE Maths
Core Curriculum | Extended Curriculum |
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Paper 1: (1 hour)
| Paper 2: (1 hour 30 min)
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Paper 3: (2 hours)
| Paper 4: (2 hours 30 min)
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IGCSE Spanish 2nd language
All students; grades A* to G | |
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Paper 1 (45 min)
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Paper 2: (1 hour)
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Paper 4 (1 hour)
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IGCSE Biology
Core Curriculum | Extended Curriculum |
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Paper 1: (45 min)
| Paper 1: (45 min)
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Paper 2: (1 hour 15 min)
| Paper 3: (1 hour 15 min)
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Paper 6: (1 hour)
| Paper 6: (1 hour)
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IGCSE Geography
All students Grades A* - G |
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Paper 1: (1 hour 45 min)
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Paper 2: (1 hour 30 min)
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Paper 4: (1 hour 30 min)
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IGCSE 1st Language German
All students Grades A* - G |
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Paper 1: (2 hours)
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Paper 2: (2 hours)
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IGCSE German 2nd Language
All students Grades A* - G | |
Paper 1 : (45 min)
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Paper 2 (1 hour)
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Paper 3 (15 min)
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Paper 4 (1 hour)
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