Cambridge International Education IG subjects and codes

Introduction When selecting Cambridge International IG subjects, there is a lot of information that one needs to know about each subject: What is its code? When is it written? Is it available to private candidates? Is it available at core and extended levels? This article explains these issues and summarizes the information for various IG-Level subject offered by Cambridge International Education in a convenient table.

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Module choices for AS and A Level Mathematics (code 9709)

In the AS Level Cambridge curriculum, Mathematics is unusual in the degree of choice offered to the student. This allows students to select modules according to their preferences, and to begin aligning their curriculum choices with their planned future careers. The good news is that there really is no bad choice for AS Level Maths, but it is nevertheless worthwhile thinking carefully about the modules that you will choose.

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USAf subject groups

Not all subjects are alike! To obtain a USAf exemption certificate to study at a South African university, a student must present subjects classified by USAf into different groups.  Unfortunately, not all the subjects offered by the British International examination boards meet the requirements for grouping, so not all subjects are recognized by USAf for exemption purposes. It is important to understand what subjects are recognized by USAf before commencing on the course of study. What...

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The two-sitting rule

The two-sitting rule: one of the most hotly-debated topics among homeschoolers! The two-sitting rule applies to students who wish to use AS-Level subjects to obtain their university exemption for studying at South African universities. In this article I explore the two-sitting rule and its implications for planning a course of study using the British International IG and AS-Level courses. (British International qualifications are offered in South Africa by Cambridge International Education...

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Working with the subject syllabus documentation

{/modal} Just like with your appliances there is a handbook explaining how the appliance works and what you should do or shouldn't do with the appliance, so the British International examination boards issue subject syllabi which gives incredibly useful information to guide the student, tutor and parent through the process of preparing for the exams. In this article, I discuss the information that can be gleaned from the Cambridge International Education subject syllabus.

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An introduction to IG

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IG) from Cambridge International Education or Pearson Edexcel is a highly respected qualification throughout the world, and forms an important foundation for further studies at AS/A-Level. In South Africa, IG is recognized as equivalent to the South African Grade 11 and the IG marks can therefore be submitted along with the university application as Grade 11 marks. What is the IG qualification? Why should a student write the IG...

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