GCSE vs IGCSE: Which Suits You? Syllabus, Assessment, Recognition & Private Candidates | The Profs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHatVIQm7k

Choosing between GCSE and IGCSE? This clear, parent-and-student guide shows how the two routes differ so you can decide with confidence. Dickson—our award-winning Maths and Economics tutor—explains syllabus structure, assessment style (coursework vs exam-only), grade scales, and how sixth forms and universities view each pathway. You’ll also learn practical considerations that often get overlooked: exam windows, centre availability, costs, access for private candidates and home-educated learners, resit logistics, and what international schools typically offer.

We break down question styles, formula sheets, calculator use, and typical grade boundary behaviour. You’ll see which route better fits different learner profiles—high-stakes exam performers, continuous-assessment fans, students seeking January/May–June flexibility, and those planning fast-track entries. Dickson’s results speak for themselves: 84% of his A level students achieve A*–A and 100% of his GCSE students achieve Grade 7 or above. Many progress to competitive UK universities including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL and KCL.

If you want a structured way to choose, watch and use the decision checklist we share at the end: goals, timeline, local exam centre options, subject mix, and support resources. For one-to-one advice—or help preparing for either route—our specialist team can build a study plan that fits your targets and deadlines.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHatVIQm7k

Chapters
00:00 Overview
01:20 Syllabus differences
03:30 Assessment & grading
05:15 Recognition (schools/universities)
07:00 Private candidates & logistics
09:10 Decision checklist
10:30 Work with us