Cambridge IGCSE

The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Cambridge IGCSE) can now be accessed by schools in the UK through OCR, in association with sister organisation CIE, the world's largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds.

Cambridge IGCSE

The Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year olds. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, including progression to A/AS Level study, and equips them with skills for immediate employment. Cambridge IGCSE is also recognised by universities and employers worldwide.

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State-maintained schools

The following syllabuses, known worldwide as Cambridge IGCSE, are approved for funding under Section 96 and listed on the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (NDAQ) as Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 Certificates.  Please click on the subject for further information.

Art and Design (0400)

Biology (0610)

Business Studies (0450)

Chemistry (0620)

English - First Language (0500)

English - Literature (0486)

English - Second Language (oral endorsement - 0510)

French - Foreign Language (0520)

Geography (0460)

Greek - Foreign Language (0543)

Information and Communication Technology (0417)

Hindi - Second Language (0549)

History (0470)

Mathematics (0580)

Music (0410)

Physics (0625)

For further information on these Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses, please visit the CIE website. For those interested in information on OCR GCSEs in the above subject areas, please visit our GCSE pages.

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Independent schools

All 70 Cambridge IGCSE are available to independent schools in the UK.  The full list of subjects can be found on the CIE website.

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Further information

For further information regarding either Cambridge IGCSE or GCSEs please contact the OCR Customer Contact Centre.

Cambridge IGCSE

For further information on Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses, please visit the CIE website.