We are a Cambridge School
Ten Reasons to Choose the Cambridge Pathway at International College
We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge leading to the IGCSE awards at Y9 and Y10. This provides an ideal platform for our students to continue with their studies with the highly prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The Benefits of Being a Cambridge School
Cambridge Pathway
Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path to educational success from age 11 to 16.
Personalised Learning
Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them.
Life Skills
We help students discover new abilities and a wider world, and the skills they need for life so that they can achieve at school, university and work.
Continuous Development
Each stage builds on the learners’ development from the previous one or other educational systems.
IGCSE subjects
We offer a choice of subjects at the IGCSE level.
IGCSE Global
Our IGCSE qualifications are recognised worldwide by the world’s best universities and employers.
Cambridge University Preparation
Many University Admissions Officers surveyed said Cambridge programmes give students excellent preparation for university.
Continuous Teaching Support
We provide first-class support for teachers through publications, online resources, training and professional development.
Global Education Cambridge
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10,000 schools in over 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education from Cambridge.
Educational Commitment
We are committed to international education and providing the best internationally recognised qualifications in a 21st-century learning experience.
Cambridge Pathway
Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path to educational success from age 11 to 16.
Personalised Learning
Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them.
Life Skills
We help students discover new abilities and a wider world, and the skills they need for life so that they can achieve at school, university and work.
Continuous Development
Each stage builds on the learners’ development from the previous one or other educational systems.
IGCSE subjects
We offer a choice of subjects at the IGCSE level.
IGCSE Global
Our IGCSE qualifications are recognised worldwide by the world’s best universities and employers.
Cambridge University Preparation
Many University Admissions Officers surveyed said Cambridge programmes give students excellent preparation for university.
Continuous Teaching Support
We provide first-class support for teachers through publications, online resources, training and professional development.
Global Education Cambridge
Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10,000 schools in over 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education from Cambridge.
Educational Commitment
We are committed to international education and providing the best internationally recognised qualifications in a 21st-century learning experience.
IGCSE at International College
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds. IGCSE stands for “International General Certificate of Secondary Education” and it is a programme aligned with the standards of the GCSE qualification taken in the UK.
Why are IGCSEs Important?
First and foremost, the IGCSEs offer excellent preparation for further academic study, both in the next stage of their education, the IB Diploma Programme, as well as in their stage through University. At the same time, the IGCSEs also focus on skills needed to succeed in life such as creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving.
Depending on the subject, the IGCSE develops subject understanding and skills in:
- Subject content.
- Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations.
- Intellectual enquiry.
- Flexibility and responsiveness to change.
- Working and communicating in English.
- Influencing outcomes.
- Cultural awareness.
Why are IGCSEs Important?
First and foremost, the IGCSEs offer excellent preparation for further academic study, both in the next stage of their education, the IB Diploma Programme, as well as in their stage through University. At the same time, the IGCSEs also focus on skills needed to succeed in life such as creative thinking, enquiry and problem-solving.
Depending on the subject, the IGCSE develops subject understanding and skills in:
- Subject content.
- Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations.
- Intellectual enquiry.
- Flexibility and responsiveness to change.
- Working and communicating in English.
- Influencing outcomes.
- Cultural awareness.
Our Subject Offer
Cambridge IGCSE subject offer varies from the more traditional exam-only subjects to the more diverse ones that include coursework or research-based reports and team projects, such as global perspectives. In this way, International College currently offers subjects from the five groups that include a good balance of traditional and more innovative subjects, allowing students to experience these in preparation for the next stage in their education, the IB Diploma Programme.
At IC our offer currently includes the following subjects:
- First Language English
- English as a Second Language
- First Language Spanish
- Global Perspectives
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Art & Design
Our subject selection is designed to allow students to build the foundations needed in core subjects such as languages, mathematics and sciences, as well as experiment subjects that require research and coursework in preparation for the IBDP internal assessment and extended essay components.
Recognised by universities and employers worldwide. It is also suitable for students whose first language may not be English and this is acknowledged throughout the examination process.
Our Subject Offer
Cambridge IGCSE subject offer varies from the more traditional exam-only subjects to the more diverse ones that include coursework or research-based reports and team projects, such as global perspectives. In this way, International College currently offers subjects from the five groups that include a good balance of traditional and more innovative subjects, allowing students to experience these in preparation for the next stage in their education, the IB Diploma Programme.
At IC our offer currently includes the following subjects:
- First Language English
- English as a Second Language
- First Language Spanish
- Global Perspectives
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Art & Design
Our subject selection is designed to allow students to build the foundations needed in core subjects such as languages, mathematics and sciences, as well as experiment subjects that require research and coursework in preparation for the IBDP internal assessment and extended essay components.
Recognised by universities and employers worldwide. It is also suitable for students whose first language may not be English and this is acknowledged throughout the examination process.
For detailed information, visit the official Cambridge IGCSE website and explore all its educational resources.
For detailed information, visit the official Cambridge IGCSE website and explore all its educational resources.