Cambridge IGCSE - An alternative to SPM

Cambridge IGCSE - An alternative to SPM

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s an internationally recognised qualification for 14-16 years old school students, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is currrently the second most popular option besides SPM among Malaysian students. It is a high-quality qualification that meets the challenging demands of employers across the world in today's dynamic and globalised environment. 

Facts Descriptions Duration 18-24 months Number of subjects Students can take anywhere from 5 to 14 IGCSE subjects. A minimum of 5 core subjects passes are required for entrance to pre-university programmes. For candidates who achieve 7 subject passes across certain groups, ICE (International Certificate of Education) group qualification will be awarded by Cambridge. There are 5 subject groups with different subjects to choose from. Group I: Languages Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences Group III: Sciences Group IV: Mathematics Group V: Creative, Technical and Vocational For ICE accreditation, the subjects selected must include two (different) languages from Group I (i.e. only one of First Language English and English as a Second Language may count towards Cambridge ICE) and one subject from each of Groups II, III, IV and V. The seventh subject can be taken from any of the five subject groups.   Group I: Languages First Language Second (or Working) Language Foreign Language  Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Sesotho, Spanish, Thai, Turkish Afrikaans, English, Hindi, IsiZulu, Kazakh Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish Group II: Humanities and Social Sciences Bangladesh Studies Development Studies Economics Geography Global Perspectives History Islamiyat Latin Literature (English) Literature (Spanish) Pakistan Studies Environmental Management Religious Studies Sociology Group III: Sciences Agriculture Biology Chemistry Combined Science Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) Environmental Management Physical Science Physics Twenty First Century Science Group IV: Mathematics Additional Mathematics Cambridge International Mathematics Mathematics Group V: Creative, Technical and Vocational Accounting Art and Design Business Studies Child Development Computer Studies Design and Technology Drama Enterprise Food and Nutrition Information and Communication Technology Music Physical Education Travel & Tourism Examination sessions Every year, two examination sessions are conducted: 1. May/June 2. October/November  Examination fees Registration fee: RM200 Exam fee per subject: RM780 - RM2160 Please view the latest examination fees for May/June 2013 session here. Examination centres British Council - Kuala Lumpur British Council - Penang British Council - Kota Kinabalu British Council - Kuching Schools offering IGCSE British International School Bandar Utama, PJ Cempaka International School Cheras, KL Damansara Heights, PJ ELC International School Sungai Buloh, Selangor Cyberjaya, Selangor Fairview International School Wangsa Maju, KL Subang Jaya, Selangor Bayan Lepas, Penang Bandar Dato Onn. JB Garden International School Mont Kiara, KL Kuantan, Pahang Greenview Islamic School Shah Alam, Selangor Kingsley International School Subang Jaya, Selangor Mutiara International Grammar School Ampang, Selangor Nexus International School Putrajaya R.E.A.L International School Cheras, Selangor Shah Alam, Selangor Masai, Johor Sri Inai International School Petaling Jaya, Selangor Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara, Selangor Sri KL International School Subang Jaya, Selangor Sri Utama International School Setapak, KL Johor Bahru, Johor Tanarata International School Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu Tenby International School Ipoh, Perak Tanjung Bungah, Penang Shah Alam, Selangor Miri, Sarawak The International Islamic School Gombak, KL The International School @ Parkcity Desa Parkcity, KL