{"id":3895,"date":"2022-08-12T14:54:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T06:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=3895"},"modified":"2023-10-05T11:14:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T03:14:47","slug":"is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Is IGCSE the Right Choice for My Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning where your child can further their studies can be a challenging one with so many pathways to explore even from as young as 16 years old. One of the first few tracks students can go to further their studies is by taking up either the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/preparatory-course-for-cambridge-international-general-certificate-of-secondary-education-igcse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)<\/a> or the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE). Don\u2019t know which option to go for? Read on as we tackle some of the most asked questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/preparatory-course-for-cambridge-international-general-certificate-of-secondary-education-igcse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IGCSE<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-400x248.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#What_is_IGCSE\" title=\"What is IGCSE?&nbsp;\">What is IGCSE?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#What_is_the_Difference_Between_IGCSE_and_GCE\" title=\"What is the Difference Between IGCSE and GCE?&nbsp;\">What is the Difference Between IGCSE and GCE?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#Does_Subject_Matter\" title=\"Does Subject Matter?&nbsp;\">Does Subject Matter?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#What_is_the_Difference_Between_the_IGCSE_and_GCE_%E2%80%98O%E2%80%99_Level_Exam_Boards\" title=\"What is the Difference Between the IGCSE and GCE \u2018O\u2019 Level Exam Boards?&nbsp;\">What is the Difference Between the IGCSE and GCE \u2018O\u2019 Level Exam Boards?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#How_Does_IGCSE_Help_with_International_Education\" title=\"How Does IGCSE Help with International Education?&nbsp;\">How Does IGCSE Help with International Education?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#Why_is_IGCSE_the_Right_Choice_for_My_Child\" title=\"Why is IGCSE the Right Choice for My Child?&nbsp;\">Why is IGCSE the Right Choice for My Child?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\/#Why_Study_IGCSE_in_MDIS_Singapore\" title=\"Why Study IGCSE in MDIS Singapore?&nbsp;\">Why Study IGCSE in MDIS Singapore?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-igcse\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_IGCSE\"><\/span><strong>What is IGCSE?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge IGCSE is one of the world\u2019s most popular international qualifications for students. It is internationally recognised as a reliable record of attainment for entry into universities and colleges worldwide, and is an international academic passport to progression and success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge IGCSE is comparable to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level system and the United Kingdom\u2019s General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Cambridge IGCSE examinations are held twice a year (May\/June and Oct\/Nov) and candidates can register with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/mdis-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our College<\/a> before the closing dates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-igcse-and-gce\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Difference_Between_IGCSE_and_GCE\"><\/span><strong>What is the Difference Between IGCSE and GCE?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IGCSE subjects are international in outlook and have been curated specifically for the international student body. The syllabus suits a wide variety of schools such as international schools and avoids\u202fcultural bias.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the GCE \u2018O\u2019 Level syllabuses is more towards the Singapore\u2019s context and they are divided into knowledge\u202fskills and content-based subjects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-does-subject-matter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Subject_Matter\"><\/span><strong>Does Subject Matter?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IGCSE course of study caters to different levels of abilities by offering the choice of core and extensive. Students can study particular subjects at either the core level or the extended level, which means they can study the subject at a basic or specialized level. The IGCSE programme recognizes that no two students will have the same level of interest in all topics. With the same point of view, it allows students to choose between a broad overview and a more in-depth study of the subject.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-the-igcse-and-gce-o-level-exam-boards\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Difference_Between_the_IGCSE_and_GCE_%E2%80%98O%E2%80%99_Level_Exam_Boards\"><\/span><strong>What is the Difference Between the IGCSE and GCE \u2018O\u2019 Level Exam Boards?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All Cambridge qualifications (such as IGCSE) are\u202fadministered by Cambridge Assessment\u202fInternational Education, a part of the\u202fUniversity of Cambridge while the GCE \u2018O\u2019 level is conducted jointly by the\u202fSingapore Ministry\u202fof Education\u202f(MOE),\u202fSingapore\u202fExaminations and Assessment\u202fBoard\u202f(SEAB) and the\u202fCambridge Assessment International Education.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-does-igcse-help-with-international-education\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_IGCSE_Help_with_International_Education\"><\/span><strong>How Does IGCSE Help with International Education?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IGCSE course provides an excellent foundation for advanced international educational frameworks. Students with IGCSEs have a better time coping with the demands of advanced mathematics and science in higher grades. The Cambridge exam board is also recognised and regarded by many of the world\u2019s best institutions and employers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-is-igcse-the-right-choice-for-my-child\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_IGCSE_the_Right_Choice_for_My_Child\"><\/span><strong>Why is IGCSE the Right Choice for My Child?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IGCSE programme is accessible to students of practically all abilities, and questions are frequently differentiated in terms of difficulty levels to satisfy the requirements of both the most capable students and those who find academics difficult. Assessment occurs at the end of the course, giving students whose first language is not English more time to learn during the course before demonstrating their understanding at the end. If you know your children&#8217;s strengths in digesting knowledge and demonstrating that knowledge in exam situations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/preparatory-course-for-cambridge-international-general-certificate-of-secondary-education-igcse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IGCSE<\/a> is a good option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-study-igcse-in-mdis-singapore\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Study_IGCSE_in_MDIS_Singapore\"><\/span><strong>Why Study IGCSE in MDIS Singapore?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since MDIS College\u2019s establishment in 2006, it has set a proven track record of preparing students to excel academically and has provided a strong foundation for them to be successful at higher levels of tertiary education in Singapore.&nbsp; With its robust academic programmes, MDIS College is dedicated to provide a holistic and all-inclusive learning experience for students. Apart from MDIS\u2019 well-equipped facilities such as our science laboratories, MDIS College has also set up in-house tracking system to observe their student\u2019s progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eager to start your IGCSE journey with MDIS? Check out or IGCSE page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/preparatory-course-for-cambridge-international-general-certificate-of-secondary-education-igcse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to learn more or browse through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/mdis-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">course list<\/a> to see other available programmes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-1024x388.jpeg\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/storage\/1\/folder\/images\/MDIS%20College%20Landing%20Creatives_Desktop_1920X7281.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-1024x388.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-300x114.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-768x291.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image-400x152.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/image.jpeg 1432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning where your child can further their studies can be a challenging one with so many pathways to explore even from as young as 16 years old. One of the first few tracks students can go to further their studies is by taking up either the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) or the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE). Don\u2019t know which option to go for? Read on as we tackle some of the most asked questions about IGCSE.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Table of Contents What is IGCSE?&nbsp;What is the Difference Between IGCSE and GCE?&nbsp;Does Subject Matter?&nbsp;What is the Difference [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":283,"featured_media":3898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[540],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3895"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/283"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3895"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3895\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4429,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3895\/revisions\/4429"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}