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The IGCSE isn’t available in state schools, and many believe it benefits private-school pupils

Until three years ago pupils from private and maintained schools were able to choose between the GCSE and the new IGCSE Christ’s Hospital is one of Britain’s oldest boarding schools. Established in ...
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Difference between GCSE and IGCSE is causing a divide in UK schools

What’s the difference between the GCSE and the IGCSE? The former is the General Certificate of Secondary Education, and is the standard academic qualification taken by students in the UK at the end of ...
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IGCSE exams taken in private schools still going ahead

The IGCSE exams, usually only taken in private schools, are still going ahead this summer - even though GCSEs and A-levels have been cancelled. Exam boards that run IGCSEs plan to offer them, while ...
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New maths IGCSE may lead to 'super A*', experts say

A new "super A* grade" could be ushered in for GCSEs after one exam board introduced an "A* with distinction" for a further maths exam, experts say. AQA is introducing the grade for a new ...