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About IGCSE
IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education, the international version of GCSE, taken at ages 14 to 16. Cambridge International created it more than 30 years ago, and it is now the world’s most popular international qualification for this age group. Leading universities and employers accept it worldwide.
Unlike GCSE, which is offered through AQA and Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE is offered through three boards: Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. Cambridge alone offers over 70 subjects in any combination, and each board writes its own syllabus, so topics, command words and mark schemes differ even within the same subject. You can see the subjects we teach at IGCSE.
IGCSE is graded on the 9 to 1 scale used by GCSE, and Cambridge also still offers the older A* to G scale for many subjects. Assessment happens at the end of the second year, so we plan the whole two years around it, matching the exact subject and board your child is entered for rather than teaching a generic mix.
Who IGCSE Is For
IGCSE is the right starting point for students who need a secondary qualification accepted by schools and universities worldwide. These are the learners who fit this stage:
- Students aged 14 to 16 studying an international curriculum
- Learners planning to progress to AS Level, A Level or higher study
- Students who need a strong English-medium academic foundation
- Families relocating between countries mid-way through secondary school
- Families who want live progress reporting, not ad hoc homework help
IGCSE Exam Boards
Choose a board to see the subjects and levels we tutor.
Edexcel
Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are designed specifically for international learners and sit inside Pearson’s iProgress series for 5 to 19 year-olds. Pearson offers a choice of linear or modular assessment for many subjects, with exam series in May to June and November.
Cambridge
Cambridge International created IGCSE more than 30 years ago and now offers over 70 subjects in any combination. Its standards are aligned with the GCSE taken in England, and assessment takes place at the end of the second year.
OxfordAQA
OxfordAQA is the partnership between AQA and Oxford University Press, offering international qualifications for schools outside the UK. Its International GCSEs are graded across the complete 9 to 1 range.
IGCSE Subjects We Teach
Subject availability varies by board, so we confirm your child’s exact specification before matching a tutor. These are the subjects we teach for IGCSE.
A Teaching Approach Built for IGCSE
Our teaching starts from the board and the specification your child’s school enters them for. Tutors map the two years, decide what to cover each week, and mark work the way Cambridge, Edexcel or OxfordAQA will mark it, so subject knowledge grows alongside exam technique.
Lessons run live, in small groups or one to one, in your local time zone. Regular assessments and marked past papers show what to fix next, and progress is tracked through the year, so nothing important is left to the final few weeks before the exams.
How Centaurus Helps IGCSE Students Excel
Local Time Classes
Live sessions scheduled around your local time zone, so no late nights or early mornings just to make a class.
Board-Aligned Curriculum
Tuition built around each board’s own syllabus, not a generic mix. We teach the Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA specifications your child is actually entered for.
Personalised Mentorship
Expert guidance tailored to how your child learns. Lessons adjust as strengths and weak spots become clearer.
Exam-Focused Prep
Past papers, mock exams and targeted practice. Study time goes straight toward the exam technique IGCSE examiners actually reward.
Culturally Relevant Learning
Examples and methods adapted to your country and context, because concepts land faster when they connect to something familiar.
24/7 Progress Reporting
Every family gets access to the Centaurus Academy LMS, with attendance, progress and lesson notes available to parents, students and teachers at any time.
Why Parents Choose Us
Verified Experts
Every tutor is reviewed before they teach a single lesson. We check qualifications, subject knowledge and real teaching experience, so your child learns from someone who knows the specification inside out.
Tariq Siddique
IGCSE & A-Level Computer Science | Information Technology | ICT Teacher
Shehryar Tahir Qureshi
Mathematics (All Levels) | A-Level Edexcel Chemistry Teacher
Sidrah Khan
IGCSE & A-Level Chemistry Teacher
Proven Results
Our tutors help students work towards the grades they are aiming for, with lessons built around each child’s target rather than a fixed script.
Abdullah Khan
IGCSE
2026
8A*
Fatima Al-Rashid
GCSE AQA – Mathematics, Physics
2026
2A*
Omar Siddiqui
A level CAIE
2026
3A*, 1A
Sara Ahmed
IGCSE
2026
6A*
Global Reach & Impact
Families across the Gulf, South Asia and Southeast Asia learn with us, in the same live classrooms, whatever the time zone.
4,300+
Students Taught
Families across the Gulf, South Asia and Southeast Asia trust us with their children’s exam years.
Why Centaurus Stands Out
Choosing the right IGCSE support makes a real difference. Here’s how Centaurus Academy compares with typical online providers.
Centaurus by the Numbers
Our track record speaks for itself. Here's what students and parents say about us.
4.6/5
Reviews on Trustpilot
94%
Average grade 8 or 9
4,300+
Students taught worldwide
24+
Expert teachers on our team
Frequently Asked Questions About IGCSE
Here’s what parents most often ask us about IGCSE.
We are Globally Present
Our tutors teach students across the Gulf, South Asia and Southeast Asia, in the same live, interactive classrooms, whatever the time zone.
4,300+
Students Taught
Families across the Gulf, South Asia and Southeast Asia trust us with their children’s exam years.
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