Cambridge Assessment
International Education
(CAIE)

Cambridge IGCSE is one of the world’s most popular international qualifications for 14 to 16 year aged students. The flexible curriculum offers wide array of subject choices.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

The Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is part of Cambridge University that prepares students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. The qualifications set the global standard for international education which is created by subject experts, rooted in academic rigour, and reflects the latest educational research.

IGCSE Subjects Offered For Academic Year 2023-2024

All subjects are mandatory

Core Subjects

English as First Language
Hindi / Spanish as Second Language
Mathematics

Combined Science
Computer Science
Art and Design

Global Perspectives
Introduction to Commerce

Students need to appear for a minimum of seven subjects from across five groups (languages, science, mathematics, creative & vocational and humanities). At Knowledgeum Academy students opting for the IGCSE examinations appear for all the following Science / Commerce subjects:

Core Subjects

Group 1
English Language and Literature

English

Group 2
Languages

Hindi
Spanish

Group 3
Mathematics

Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

Group 4
Sciences

Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Combined Science

Group 5
Humanities and Social Sciences

Economics
Global Perspectives

Group 6
Creative and Professional

Business Studies
Accounting
Computer Science
Art and Design

Science Combination Subjects

English as First Language
Hindi / Spanish as Second Language
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science / Art and Design
Global Perspectives – Mandatory

Commerce Combination Subjects

English as First Language
Hindi / Spanish as Second Language
Mathematics
Business Studies
Accounting
Economics
Computer Science / Art and Design
Global Perspectives – Mandatory

Grading and assessment

The Cambridge IGCSE is reported on a grade scale from A* (highest) to G (minimum required performance). At Knowledgeum Academy, the assessment pattern is classified broadly into two categories; formative and summative. The assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes oral, written, coursework and practical assessment.

Cambridge Assessment
International Education
(CAIE)