Immanuel Online School will provide subject-specific guidance to prepare you for your IGCSE exams. However, it's important to note that we do not directly assist with the entry process. This means that arranging exam entries, booking exam centres, and understanding the exam format are tasks that parents or guardians need to undertake.
If you're considering IGCSEs for your home-educated child, here are some essential steps to keep in mind:
The last date for booking varies depending on the venue, but it's advisable to book before January 2025 for summer 2025 exams. It's probably worth looking into booking as soon as possible to make sure you can book your preferred exam centre(s).
Before January 2025 for summer 2025 exams
The Cambridge website list is not always as up-to-date as the parent-maintained wiki site.
Prices charged by test centres vary significantly. Some commercial centres specializing in exams tend to be pricier, while schools accepting private candidates often offer more affordable rates.
If you are a school or local hub and interested in setting up an exam centre, please note that the requirements include a permanently staffed reception, secure paper storage, and suitable exam rooms.
All exams will be conducted through the Cambridge International exam board, focusing on the single sciences. An example list for the 2023-2024 cohort includes:
Note: Foundations is a non-examined course (so we don't set assignments either in Years 10 to 11).
With regard to mocks, we have exam question practice assignments throughout the courses, timed mock end of year exams in June for Year 10, timed mock exams in spring for Year 11, and plenty of practice papers for the revision period.
