IGCSE
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Cambridge-based international curriculum for grades 9-12
PROVIDER
Cambridge International Education
GRADES COVERED
9-12
ASSESSMENT TYPE
exams
FLEXIBILITY LEVEL
medium
Complete Grade Structure
Grade 9-10 (IGCSE)
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Focus
Foundation in core subjects and electives
Subjects
Key Features
- 50+ subject options to choose from
- Balance of core and elective subjects
- Continuous assessment and final exams
- Project-based learning components
- Practical experiments and field work
Assessment Methods
Final Exams (70-100%)
Coursework (0-30%)
Practical Assessment
Project Work
ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST
KES 150,000
USD 1150 / GBP 925
TIME COMMITMENT
30 hours/week
Recommended weekly study commitment
Grade 11-12 (A-Levels)
Advanced Level Qualifications
Focus
Specialization and university preparation
Subjects
Key Features
- Choose 3-4 A-Level subjects based on university goals
- Deeper, more rigorous content
- Greater emphasis on independent learning
- University-level work expectations
- Advanced research and critical analysis
Assessment Methods
Final Exams (80-100%)
Coursework (0-20%)
Extended Projects
Practical Work
ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST
KES 180,000
USD 1380 / GBP 1110
TIME COMMITMENT
32 hours/week
Recommended weekly study commitment
Subject Offerings
coreSubjects
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
humanitiesElectives
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Psychology
languageElectives
- French
- Spanish
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- German
scienceElectives
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
University Recognition & Pathways
Kenyan Universities
- University of Nairobi
- Kenyatta University
- Strathmore University
- JKUAT
Global Universities
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- LSE
- Imperial College
- Yale
- Harvard
- Stanford
Recognition Level
Highest - Entry to top global universities
Strengths & Considerations
Key Strengths
- Develops critical thinking and analytical skills
- Diverse assessment methods (not just exams)
- Widely recognized globally and in Kenya
- Strong for STEM and humanities
- A-Levels lead to Russell Group universities
Considerations
- Exam-focused after O-Levels
- Less flexibility in subject choices at some levels
Is IGCSE Right for Your Family?
Structured learners, critical thinkers
Recommended Study Hours Per Week
30
Annual Investment (Approximate)
KES 275,000