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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IGCSE BOARD

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Jhon Paul

IGCSE, expanded as International General Certificate of Secondary Education, is a popular international certification for the secondary school. It was previously University of CIE, Cambridge International Examinations, in 1988. In fact, since 1858, University of Cambridge is the UK local examination board. The term "IGCSE" is a trademark registered of University of Cambridge.

IGCSE is now available in independent schools and private international schools in more than 100 countries. Their certificate is recognized by most major colleges and international universities. Passing from this board satisfy the entry level requirement of universities and institutions in many countries. Students may enter international universities by completing IGCSE.

IGCSE is getting increasingly popular among adult students. IGCSE is taken by students in the age group of 14-16 or 15-17. It permits students from alternative education and also the adult students to sit for exams and pursue personal education advancement.

IGCSE has over 70 subjects. A Student must take a minimum of 5 and maximum 14 subjects. First, second languages, sciences including physics, biology and chemistry and Mathematics are the core subjects. Students choosing other subjects are accounting, economics, business studies and sociology to computer studies, art & design and information & communication technology.

The IGCSE follows grade system from A* to G, and "Ungraded" is U. Students must obtain minimum C grade for the 5 core subjects to proceed to the advanced level or further education.

IGCSE grading is like : A* is 4.0 or 4.3 as grade, A is 4.0, B is 3.7, C is 3.0, D is 2.3, E is 2.0, F is 1.3, G is 1.o, U is 0.0(ungraded).

There are about 10 IGCSE school in Pune. We have listed them acceding to their rate. For more detailed information about these schools please visit http://www.info4kids.com

  1. The Lexicon International School,
    Lexicon Estate, Gut #726, Wagholi,
    Pune, Maharashtra - 412207 
  1. Indus International School,
    576, Bhukum, Tal. Mulshi District :, Maharastra-412 115, India,
    Pune, Maharashtra – 412115 
  1. Rims International School and Junior College,
    Nibm Road, Kondhwa,
    Pune, Maharashtra – 411048 
  1. Sharad Pawar International School, Pune
    Charoli Budruk, Taluka Haveli, Via Lohegaon,
    Pune 412105 
  1. Symbiosis International School, Pune
    Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus
    Pune 411014 
  1. D Y Patil International School,
    Y. Patil International School Charoli Bk. Via Lohegaon State, India,
    Pune, Maharashtra - 412
  2. Vibgyor High,
    Dorabjee Paradise, Near Palace Orchard, Off Corinthian Club Road, Extn. NIBM Road, Mohammedwadi, Hadapsar,
    Mohammadwadi, Pune, Maharashtra – 411060 
  1. Podar International School,
    Kakade Park, Near Talera Hospital, Tanaji Nagar, Chinchwad,
    Pune, Maharashtra - 411033 
  1. International School,
    International School Aamby Aamby Valley City Ambavane, District-, India,
    Pune, Maharashtra – 410 
  1. Daffodil International School Admissions

Laxman Nagar, Behind DeMart, Mouje Balewadi, Baner Road, Pune - 411045.

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