IGCSE Examination

IGCSE Examination

IGCSE is recognised as a reliable record of attainment by universities and employers around the world. Many universities worldwide require a combination of A Levels and IGCSEs to meet their entry requirements. IGCSE is based on the GCE O-Level and is recognised as being equivalent to the GCSE.

Recognition and Equivalence of IGCSE

• Grade C or above in most Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) subjects is generally recognized as the equivalence of an O-level pass in IGCSE.
  

  HKCEE Levels	5*	5	4	3
  IGCSE grades	A*	A	B	C

• Most universities accept IGCSE English qualification as an equivalent of IELTS.
  

  	IELTS 6.0 – 6.5	IELTS 6.5 – 7.0
  IGCSE English as Second Language	B	A

  **The above information is for reference only.

References

• Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
  http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/tc/IPE/gce_gcse_igcse_ial/igcse/
• Cambridge IGCSE
  https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-secondary-2/cambridge-igcse/
• Edexcel International GCSE
  https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-international-gcses-and-edexcel-certificates.html