Resources

i — Grades versus stages

Cambridge uses qualifications rather than South African grades. Confirm whether the learner is in Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS Level or A Level before planning support.

ii — The two-year exam structure

IGCSE is usually a two-year course. The syllabus may cover twenty-four months of content, with final external examinations written at the end of the programme.

iii — Core versus Extended

For IGCSE subjects, always confirm whether the learner is doing Core or Extended. Core is more limited in difficulty and usually caps the highest attainable grade; Extended is the full academic route.

iv — Cambridge terminology

• Syllabus document — the outline of tested content.
• Scheme of Work — a suggested teaching timeline or pacing plan.