Since introducing EDEXCEL IGCSE examinations in 2004, their popularity with both British-based and overseas families has grown incredibly. It is not difficult to see why. IGCSEs have a number of advantages over traditional GCSEs:

• For our overseas families, it means being able to obtain high quality GCSE-level qualifications without the need to return to the UK to sit exams;
• IGCSEs do not require coursework;
• Internationally recognised 16+ level qualification;
• Growing number of UK examination centres now accepting IGCSE candidates.

This year sees the introduction of a range of Cambridge (CiE) IGCSEs in our most popular subjects.  This will give parents the widest possible choice and should also make the process of finding exam centres appreciably easier.

Students can sit EDEXCEL and CiE IGCSE exams at local centres around the world. It is vital that parents find an examination centre that agrees to allow their son/daughter to sit examinations BEFORE enrolling for courses with NorthStarUK.  For further information about finding exam centres, please visit the Info Centre on our Moodle trial site by clicking the link near the top of the screen.

IGCSE examinations take place during the first three weeks of May. Since this is before the majority of GCSE examinations, it is possible for UK-based students to study a combination of IGCSE and GCSE subjects.

For more information about IGCSEs why not visit the British Council's special IGCSE site - Flying colours, by clicking HERE


We currently offer IGCSE in the following subjects:

Biology  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
Business Studies  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
Chemistry  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
Coordinated Science (Double GCSE)  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
English Language  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
English Literature  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
Geography  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
History (Modern World)  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
ICT  (CiE only)*
Mathematics  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
Physics  (EDEXCEL & CiE)
Religious Studies  (EDEXCEL only)
Sociology (CiE only)

Religious Studies (CiE O level) (Bible Knowledge)✝ 

 * There are particular issues relating to ICT examinations. It is vital that parents download and read our guidance document.  Click HERE to download it.

✝O levels are regarded as being the equivalent of GCSE/IGCSEs.