Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages learners to develop their mathematical ability as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for further study of mathematics or to support skills in other subjects.

The syllabus:

• develops learners’ competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without the use of a calculator, cultivating mathematical understanding. 
• develops learners’ feel for quantity, patterns, and relationships, encouraging learners’ reasoning and analytical skills.  
• places a strong emphasis on solving problems in mathematics and real-life contexts. 
• promotes appropriate presentation and interpretation of results, encouraging learners’ understanding of how to communicate and reason mathematically.
• is tiered to allow candidates of all abilities to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.

Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied a mathematics curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

The Cambridge IGCSE™ Business syllabus provides an ideal foundation for both further study and for a future career within business or related professions.

The syllabus:

• introduces learners to the terminology and concepts used in business
• explores different business structures and the influence of key internal and external stakeholder groups, to gain an insight into business decision-making
• develops learners’ numeracy skills through interpreting and analysing business data and information
• develops learners’ awareness of sustainability and environmental issues within business, both locally and globally 
• engages learners in developing entrepreneurial skills for the world of business.

Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied the curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework

Cambridge IGCSE™ First Language English is for learners whose first language is English. The course enables learners to:

• develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
• use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed
• develop more general analysis and communication skills such as inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.

Learners are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used.

Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied an English Language curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

This syllabus is designed for students who are learning Spanish as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies.

The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages.

Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied a Spanish curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

Cambridge IGCSE Biology helps learners to understand the biological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, further education or a career related to science.

Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied the curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of chemistry, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, further education or a career related to science.

Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied the curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

Cambridge IGCSE Physics helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of physics, and a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to Cambridge International AS & A Level, further education or a career related to science.

 Before you start

We recommend that learners starting this course should have studied the curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.