IGCSEs
From HE Examinations
What are IGCSEs?
IGCSEs are UK public examinations, equivalent to the GCSE. IGCSE simply means International GCSE. There are two exam boards that provide IGCSEs:
What are the advantages of IGCSEs for home educators?
The best thing about IGCSEs is that most subjects involve no coursework. This means you can study completely independently. Many home educators simply study from the textbook, practise with past papers and sit the exam when ready. IGCSEs are very highly regarded by educational institutions; in fact, many independent schools use them because they give a better grounding in a subject, particularly if leading on to study at A level.
