What is IGCSE?• International alternative to national curricula• Recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as

being at par with CBSE, ICSE, and state boards• However, unlike many school-leaving qualifications in many

countries, the IGCSE is not a group award or "certificate of education". It is a qualification based on individual subjects of study, which means that one receives an "IGCSE" qualification for each subject one takes.

Who offers IGCSE?• Developed by ‘Cambridge International

Examinations’ (CIE) of the University of Cambridge• IGCSE assessment is conducted by 2 UK

assessment bodies: Edexcel (UK's largest academic qualifications awarding body) and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

• IGCSE affiliated schools offer the IGCSE program

What is IGCSE’s presence worldwide and in India?• Over 10,000 schools worldwide• Offered in more than 160 countries• Over 310 schools in India as of 2013• Over 44000 exam entries for Cambridge IGCSE and

Cambridge International AS and A Level• Rise of 15 % since 2012

What are the different programs under IGCSE?

Pros of studying in an IGCSE school• International perspective to studies, worldwide status and credibility• Good base for other international Senior Secondary Curricula like IB

DP• Wider range of subjects• Freedom to choose subjects that are right for students and, thereby,

the opportunity to score good grades• Practical approach to teaching and learning• Assessment is not limited to conventional written papers and they

consist of a variety of tests e.g. oral and listening tests• Advantage of the Cambridge Checkpoint, a diagnostic service

comprising of standardized tests, that pin-points a student's strengths and weaknesses in key curriculum areas

IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education)

Cons of studying in an IGCSE school• Competitive exams for higher education (eg IIT JEE,

AIEEE, etc.) are based on the CBSE curriculum• High fees (INR 60,000 – 4,20,000)• Students face difficulty in the admission to

universities due too Non – Acceptance in few universitieso Late result declaration

International Baccalaureate (IB)Program Age Group Assessment

Primary Years Programme (PYP) 3 – 12 Internal

Middle Years Programme (MYP) 11 – 16 Internal

Diploma Programme (DP) 16 – 19 External

• In 1983, IB programs were recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as an entry-level eligibility for all universities in India

• Over the last decade, there has been a rising trend in number of schools in India affiliated to IBOo NRI’s returning back to India in early 2000’so Gradually, other parents picked up the trend by realizing

the advantage of international curriculumo Growing population of expatriate working in India

• Presently, India’s ranks 5th in number of schools offering IB programs vis-à-vis other countries after US, UK, Australia and Canadao Y–o–Y growth of more than 15 percent in number of

schools offering IB Programs since 2005

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Schools offering IB Programs in India

• Annual fees of IB affiliated schools range from INR 50,000 – 400,000o Positioned considerably higher than CBSE and CISCEo Typically targets upper strata of society and expatriates

• Reasons for high fees,o High cost of Infrastructure required to meet the standards

prescribed by IBo High cost in Teacher training and developmento Demand driven premium attached to international

programs

Fees for IB Programs

Advantages of IB affiliated school,• Superior Curriculum – offers academic depth & breadth , develops critical thinking• Class size is smaller – offers good group discussion and teacher attention• Provide opportunity to study overseas• Overall student development - Good Infrastructure & exposure to many activities• Students cares about more than results and become independent learners

Disadvantages of IB affiliated school, • Students lack preparedness for entrance

exams which are based on CBSE curriculum• Students face difficulty in the admission to

universities o Non – Acceptance in few universities o Delay in result declaration from IB