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iGCSEs

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montenuit · 25/06/2018 10:13

So now the GCSEs have become more rigorous, more content, grades up to 9 (A**) are they harder than iGCSEs?

iGCSEs were often preferred by some independent schools, because they are a better foundation for A level. Is that still the case?

Have they changed/increased content too? They also have changed to grades 9-1.

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Ggirl27 · 25/06/2018 11:04

Interesting article in the Mail about iGCSEs yesterday suggesting that they are easier and independent schools that use them are taking easier tests therefore disadvantaging state school pupils who want to go to Uni.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5879229/Top-private-schools-including-Eton-shun-new-GCSEs-favour-easier-tests.html

HunkyDory69 · 25/06/2018 10:50

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SheldonandPenny · 25/06/2018 10:25

Book marking as my daughter may be moving schools and, if so, will do iGCSEs.

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