Introduction to GCSEs
GCSE 是在完成外部考試後授予學生的英國資格證書。IGCSE 是在英國以外的學校學習的學生參加的國際 GCSE。GCSE 和 IGCSE 都提供許多科目，包括（但不限於）英語語言、英國文學、數學、經濟學、商業研究、物理、化學、生物學、地理、歷史等。GCSE/IGCSE 是良好的銜接課程，幫助學生做好 其他國際學制/GCE 其他國際學制s/AP 的準備。此外，學生可以在參加 GCSE/IGCSE 的同時探索他們的學術興趣，使他們能夠選擇下一階段想要學習的科目。
The grading scale for GCSE/IGCSE has changed since 2017 (first teaching 2017). Grading has been changed from A*-E grades to 9-1 grades, with 9 being the highest grade.
GCSE and iGCSE are widely recognized by top universities, including prestigious institutions in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong.
How to perform well in GCSE/IGCSE?
In preparation for GCSE/IGCSE, students should focus on understanding the fundamentals of each subject, as well as improving their spoken and written English in the early years of high school. Students can also improve their exam skills by reviewing past papers.
Most of our students attend regular lessons once or twice a week, supplemented by intensive lessons over Christmas, Easter and the summer holidays to further improve their results. With the help of our GETUTOR tutors, students can easily tutor and pass IGCSE/GCSE.
GCSE/IGCSE results
90% of GCSE/IGCSE students achieved A or A* (now 9-1). Our IGCSE tutoring students have been accepted by top universities including Cambridge, Oxford, Columbia, Cornell, LSE, Princeton, UCL, Durham and Warwick.
FAQ
1.GCSE / IGCSE 或 MYP 是更好的 其他國際學制DP 銜接課程嗎？
其他國際學制DP有各種銜接課程。在香港，大多數學校使用 其他國際學制 MYP、IGCSE 或 Pre-其他國際學制 課程作為銜接課程，而在新加坡，大多數學校使用 IGCSE（O-level）作為銜接課程。Pre-其他國際學制 意味著學校提前一年開始 其他國際學制DP，讓學生為嚴苛的 其他國際學制DP 做好準備。學生可以探索他們想在 Pre-其他國際學制 學年學習的科目，讓他們在科目選擇上做出更明智的決定。
一個良好的 其他國際學制DP 銜接課程應該要有哪些要求：
1) Provide students with a solid academic background.
2) 為學生提供選擇他們希望在 其他國際學制DP 攻讀的科目的機會。
3) 為嚴格的 其他國際學制DP 外部考試做好準備。
Among all the courses, GCSE/IGCSE seems to be preferable over the other two courses.
What are GCSE/IGCSE?
GCSE 和 IGCSE 學生通常會學習六到十二門科目（實際上沒有科目限制），具體取決於學校的要求和他們的個人喜好。由於大多數 GCSE 和 IGCSE 科目都是學術性很強的科目，如英語文學、數學、物理、化學、生物學、經濟學、地理、歷史等，學生應該選擇能為他們的 其他國際學制DP 打下堅實的學術基礎的科目。
鑑於學生將能夠在 GCSE 或 IGCSE 期間學習更廣泛的科目，所以他們需要在決定學習哪門 其他國際學制DP 課程之前，各自先了解每個科目的情況。這樣才不會到了最後覺得這個科目對自己沒有幫助，也浪費了時間。
此外，學生必須參加外部 GCSE 或 IGCSE 考試，通常是在 11 年級。雖然這意味著學生必須更早地體驗外部考試的壓力，但從好的方面來說，學生將更具備必要的心理素質參加外部考試，反過來地說，這有助於他們準備 其他國際學制DP 外部試卷。
其他國際學制MYP是什麼？
與 GCSE 或 IGCSE 相比，其他國際學制 MYP 是 其他國際學制O 提供的從 7 年級到 11 年級的 5 年制課程。一些學校採用縮寫形式的 MYP，例如 2、3 或 4 年而不是 5 年。您可以將 MYP 的最後兩年視為 GCSE 等效的課程。MYP學生必須修讀八個學科組，包括語言習得、語言與文學、個人與社會、科學、數學、藝術、體育與健康教育與設計。
Interested parents and students can find more information about the MYP course structure here:
https ://www.其他國際學制o.org/programmes/middle-years-programme/curriculum/
其他國際學制 MYP 更加註重任務和項目。因此，鼓勵學生在項目中進行自己的探索。對於聰明的學生來說，這是一個絕佳的鍛煉研究、分析和演講技巧機會。這個過程使他們能夠吸收各種理論或概念。
If students do not have clear learning goals, they will be confused during the learning process, not knowing which subject they are stronger at and what kind of practice they need. therefore. It is extremely important for teachers to be able to identify students' weaknesses and be able to coach and report on their requirements. However, this can be a challenging task for teachers given that all projects/studies that students want to study are different.
From an exam perspective, since the MYP course is more task-based, the exam burden will be less. However, sometimes it is the teacher's responsibility to follow the student's lead and make necessary remedial measures when needed.
其他國際學制O 於 2016 年為 其他國際學制 MYP 學生推出了第一個電子評估。這相當於一個外部考試，滿分 56 分。電子評估不是 MYP 學校的強制性要求。電子評估包括了過去的学习档案和一個1小時45分鐘到2小時的在線測驗。
Interested parents and students can click here to view more information:
（https://www.其他國際學制o.org/programmes/middle-years-programme/assessment-and-exams/）
與 GCSE 或 IGCSE 考試相比，其他國際學制 MYP 考試不那麼嚴格。
總體而言，IGCSE 或 GCSE 課程似乎在學術上更加嚴謹，並且能夠為學生創造類似 其他國際學制DP 的考試環境。我相信對於非常聰明的學生來說，無論如何他們都會從這兩種課程中受益。對於需要更多輔導的學生來說，IGCSE 或 GCSE 似乎是比 其他國際學制 MYP 更好的銜接 其他國際學制DP 的項目。
2. What is the difference between IGCSE and GCSE?
Place
The main difference between IGCSE and GCSE is that they are used by different countries. The GCSE syllabus is mainly used in the UK - both state and independent schools are able to offer GCSE. IGCSE (International GCSE) is for non-UK overseas countries. IGCSE is offered in over 120 countries. In the UK, some private schools also offer IGCSE, but this is less common.
Examination Board
IGCSE and GCSE courses usually last two years. Some schools may compress a two-year term into one year, but this is rare. In terms of exam boards, GCSE is offered by AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CCEA and WJEC. IGCSE is offered by three boards - Cambridge, Edexcel and AQA. Students are usually not allowed to choose their exam board. Schools decide which exam boards to use on a per-subject basis, for example, schools offer Chemistry with Cambridge Board and English with AQA. Whether a school offers GCSE or IGCSE, exam boards are not uniform.
Grading
Another difference between GCSE and IGCSE is the grading system. GCSEs have traditionally used letter grades (A*, A, B, etc.) but switched to a 1-9 numerical grading system following changes to the syllabus. IGCSE has also changed its grading system and now Edexcel and AQA grades are 1-9. Instead, Cambridge Examinations has two syllabus options, which use either a numerical or letter grading system, depending on which one your school chooses. Most schools will opt for a 1-9 numerical grading system across all subjects for consistency. However, 8-9 in the number system is equivalent to A*, so it is easier to get an A* than a 9. Therefore, digital scoring systems are arguably more difficult to achieve high ratings.
Exam timetable
GCSE exams are held annually, usually in May, which best suits the UK school term. They generally do not offer November or January exams.
The IGCSE exams offer a May/June exam period each year. Some boards will offer additional winter exams (eg Cambridge offers winter exams in November and Edexcel in January). In general, however, there will be a reduced range of subject exams offered in winter compared to the main exam period in summer.
Which is more difficult?
The difference between GCSE and IGCSE is negligible. Different syllabuses, of course, will have slight differences in content and curriculum, but the same subject in 80-90% is the same in IGCSE or GCSE. Before the syllabus changes, GCSE required coursework, but now both syllabuses are exam-based. Universities also tend not to favor any one syllabus.
Should I choose IGCSE or GCSE?
If you are an overseas student, it is likely that the only ones available to you are IGCSEs, so you have no choice in the matter. If you are in the UK, you can choose between schools for IGCSE or GCSE. The subjects offered are generally the same, but there are some slight differences in English for IGCSE. GCSE is only offered in English Language and English Literature. While IGCSE offers English as a first or second language. Therefore, if your English is weak, you may consider taking IGCSE English as a Second Language.
However, we also recommend that you consider the requirements for future university applications. Some universities do not accept English as a second language towards the actual language requirement and also require you to take IELTS. Therefore, students are asked to think carefully before deciding to take IGCSE English as a Second Language.
3.英國課程的英語水平（GCSE / GCE 其他國際學制）：The Sciences
如果你一生都在香港學習，現在正計劃去英國學習 GCE/其他國際學制 或 GCSE 考試，那麼過渡的時候可能會感到很困難和煎熬，因為你會面對純英語的教學。許多學生想知道這段期間到底是有多困難，這要看你原本英語能力的程度。
If your biology, chemistry, or physics courses are taught in Chinese, you may have to look up the dictionary frequently during class, especially for some scientific terms. Even if you learned the English equivalents of these words in biology, for example, mitochondria (Mitochondria), pancreas (Pancreas) and glucose (Glucose). You may also encounter language difficulties in other areas.
accent problem
Additionally, even if your course in Hong Kong is in English, be aware that there are many different accents in the UK. For example, you may encounter English with a Scottish, Irish or RP (Queen's Pattern) accent, or have an Indian or Polish teacher. Even if you know your teachers in Hong Kong, you may not be used to these new British accents. In addition, it is very likely that the British teacher will speak English faster than you are used to, so there will be an adjustment period and you need to be mentally prepared.
Don't get frustrated. The British curriculum is in English and your knowledge of Chinese seems to be wasted. But there are a lot of free English resources online for you to learn from, so once you get used to it, studying in class won't be that difficult.
If your English writing skills are less than ideal, here are a few things to remember:
1. When you write exam answers, you are usually asked to write complete sentences, so you cannot use bullets.
2. 許多學生擔心語法錯誤，影響了他們的成績。我們建議您不要擔心，因為考官實際上並不太關心它（除非您正在參加英語考試）。英國的教學大綱通常有國際版本（國際 GCSE 或國際 其他國際學制），並且考官知道第二語言的英語學生。英國的學校裡有很多移民和不同國籍的學生，很難要求他們所有人都有完美的語法。
3. As long as your grammar doesn’t have errors that affect the meaning of your answer or the examiner can’t understand you, that’s fine!
4. Sometimes the English terminology you use in the exam is not quite correct, for example you heard the term and spelled it wrong based on its pronunciation – don’t worry, the examiner will usually accept these answers too! They assess your scientific knowledge, not your English, so some flexibility is allowed.
Overall, if your course in Hong Kong was taught in English, and you completed your assignments and exams in English, you'll probably be perfectly fine when it comes to switching to a British course. If your course in Hong Kong is taught in Chinese, you may encounter some difficulties with class lectures, written responses, long questions and essay-based examination questions. But keep learning, and after a few months, you will be able to adapt well to the new language environment!
When preparing for the IGCSE Mathematics exam, it is important to know how to study according to your goals.
Whether you are taking AQA, CIE or Edexcel, all IGCSE maths questions are usually divided into two parts.
- The easier questions are in the basic part
- More difficult questions are in the extended part of the syllabus
Most students take both foundation and extension courses, although this varies between schools and classes. If you download the syllabus, the beginning of the syllabus is the Fundamentals section. If you are a foundation course student, the highest grade you can achieve is 5. If you also take the extended exam, the highest grade you can achieve is 9.
basic questions
The foundation questions in IGCSE Mathematics are generally considered easier. Examples include algebraic operations, expansion, factoring, exponents, etc. Most students, whether they are basic only students or more advanced students, perform the same way in basic questions. They will grasp these concepts well.
The higher level/extended questions in IGCSE Mathematics are often more difficult and really differentiate students by their ability level. Topics include calculus, differentiation, kinematics, vectors, functions, 3D trigonometry, probability, sequences and series, and circle theorems.
Higher level questions
Higher-level questions will have more challenging questions. For example, in the circle theorem, you may see a circle and several lines that bisect the circle, and need to calculate the angle between the lines on the circle, etc. Often, the difference between Level 7, Level 8 and Level 9 students need to learn how to deal with more difficult concepts, and whether they have a deep enough understanding of these difficult topics.
If you are a student aiming for higher grades, you will need to focus on the Extended/Higher Tier questions and review them carefully. A typical IGCSE exam will have harder questions in the last 5-6 questions. We recommend that you download sample papers and past papers and also try out some of the sample questions yourself.
If you feel that you don't have time to complete all the questions from the past papers, you can attempt the last 5-6 questions from each paper. Because the first half of the questions are usually easier, such as algebraic operations. Students who are already proficient usually shouldn't have any problems with them, and may learn more efficiently by skipping the easy questions and training only on higher-level questions.
On the contrary, if your goal is not a higher math score and you want a 5 or lower, we recommend that you focus on the basic questions. If you review well and are confident in the basic questions, you won't make mistakes and can get a stable score in the basic part of the exam. During the exam, you can look at the Higher Tier questions to see if you can try to score in this section. Don't worry about the difficult questions, we just need to focus on laying the foundation. Most importantly, determine what level of student you are and what your learning goals are. Each student has different target scores and adopts different strategies.
5. What is the difference between MYP and IGCSE?
MYP 和 IGCSE 都是中等教育課程，但他們之間有一些顯著差異。 IGCSE 或國際普通中等教育證書相當於 GCSE 的國際同等水平，GCSE 是針對 14-16 歲兒童的長期且以學術為重點的英國教育課程。 MYP 或中學項目是一個針對 11-16 歲的學生，沒有固定課程的教育框架，並且是最近創建的，目的是讓年輕學生為嚴格的 其他國際學制 項目做好準備。
IGCSE Curriculum and MYP Framework
The most significant difference between MYP and IGCSE is that IGCSE defines subject-specific courses, while MYP does not. IGCSE follows a traditional approach, with questions and content specified in the syllabus by the exam board, which are then taught in classrooms until the end of two years of tutorials, when the major exams are taken. IGCSE is more specialized in training students in examination techniques, coursework, time management and personal subject skills. However, subjects are mostly segregated and exam-focused, which can make students feel they are being educated in a way that is too mechanical or formulaic.
In contrast, the MYP does not have a clear curriculum. Instead, it allows each school to customize its own syllabus and encourages students to study subjects jointly. For example, MYP students could simultaneously study an infectious disease unit in biology, do a group project on the historical Black Death, and review English-language literature from countries affected by malaria. In this way, students gain a more well-rounded education and understand the connections between different disciplines and how they relate to real-world global issues.
IGCSE is externally assessed, MYP is evaluated internally
IGCSE provides standardized externally assessed examinations, while MYP relies on internal assessment set by schools. Students may be familiar with the teacher-led format of IGCSE, where they must learn and remember the content and methods taught in class. Furthermore, the IGCSE curriculum and assessment standards are well-defined, leaving little room for student-led learning. It cannot be said that it is very beneficial, but it cannot be said that it is completely useless, because some students say that such a learning environment allows them to learn more and faster, and some say that the learning pressure is too much.
In contrast, the MYP’s assessment criteria are more ambiguous. Content and assessment depend largely on the decisions and judgment of the teacher. MYP also places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning. Students can determine their own research questions through personal projects and investigations, giving them greater control over the direction of their learning journey.
MYP cultivates students’ understanding oftopic主題的理解能力，因為學生的教育質量在某種程度上取決於對提問的回答能力和思考能力。由於這些原因，MYP 的教育質量往往因學校而異，而 IGCSE 則更為一致。IGCSE 作為一個較老的項目，IGCSE 得到了更廣泛的認可和尊重，儘管 MYP 因其與 其他國際學制 的聯繫而獲得更好的認可。
Features of MYP
The MYP also includes individual projects as part of its assessment criteria. Students must decide their own learning direction and desired outcomes, and create their specific products, such as websites, musical instruments, or short animations. The project is designed to allow students to demonstrate the skills they have learned and developed on the course, while pursuing areas of personal interest outside the subject curriculum. They must also demonstrate the final product and document their creative process.
The MYP encourages all students to take part in extra-curricular activities throughout secondary school, regardless of which course they are studying, and they can enrich students' lives and are ideal for filling out the personal statement of abilities section of a university application. These include extracurricular activities including Creativity, Action and Community Service (CAS).
這是為了讓學生為在 其他國際學制 中完成類似的 CAS 學習時做好準備，並鼓勵學生將自己視為社區的一部分和全球的公民。IGCSE對課外活動的重視程度較低，但希望進入其他國際學制或大學的學生無論如何都應該養成參加的好習慣。
Whether it's IGCSE or MYP, GETUTOR provides students with the resources they need to realize their potential and succeed. If you would like further advice for your child, or would like to research and book lessons with one of our many professionally trained MYP and IGCSE tutors, please feel free to contact usconnect.
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灣仔區 IGCSE 補習市場實況
銅鑼灣呢一帶嘅學生，有個好獨特嘅痛點 —— 大多數都係讀國際學校或者直資英中，例如聖保祿學校、嘉諾撒聖心書院嗰類。佢哋讀嘅係 IGCSE 或者 其他國際學制 MYP，同 其他國際學制 系統唔同，所以搵 tutor 嗰陣好多家長都會撞板。
根據 GETUTOR 後台 2024-2026 年銅鑼灣區 IGCSE 配對紀錄，樣本約 312 宗，平均配對時間去到 6.4 小時，係所有科目入面排第二難配嘅類別*。點解咁難？因為唔係個個 其他國際學制 tutor 識教 Cambridge 或者 Edexcel 嘅考試格式，呢啲都要睇過原廠 syllabus 先教得掂。
我哋喺銅鑼灣區嘅試堂繼續率係 83%*，算係全港排得上頭嘅數字，但前提係一定要配到啱嘅 tutor。唔啱嘅話，灣仔區家長通常試一堂就即刻飛，唔會畀第二次機會。
點樣教 IGCSE 先至唔係「其他國際學制 導師照教」？
「Miss L（按導師私隱要求使用化名，導師資歷已獲 GETUTOR 平台認證）—— 香港大學理學士畢業（主修數學），IGCSE Extended Maths A* 出身，後來考 其他國際學制 再入 HKU。教學年資 7 年，主力補銅鑼灣區國際學校同直資英中學生，累計教過超過 35 個 IGCSE 學生，當中 18 個最後拎到 A 或以上。教學風格偏向逐題拆題型，唔係齋畀 formula sheet 學生背。」
Miss L 指出：「IGCSE Extended Maths 同 其他國際學制 最大分別係，Paper 2 會有 long question 要你 show working step by step，唔似 其他國際學制 淨係填個答案就算。好多由 其他國際學制 路出身嘅 tutor 唔熟呢樣嘢，教法會變咗成個轉唔到彎。」
佢分享嘅做法：由 Past Paper 2018 年嗰份開始操，因為 Cambridge 嗰陣開始將題型改到更加似 applied maths。呢類細節 其他國際學制 tutor 根本唔會知。大家要留意啦，IGCSE 唔係講「答啱就好」，而係講「你嘅 working 畀唔畀到 examiner 信你識」。
補幾耐先見效？各章節建議堂數
| Chapter | 建議堂數（每堂 1.5 小時） | difficulty |
|---|
| Number（包括 Surds、Indices） | 4-5 堂 | middle |
| Algebra（Factorization、Functions） | 6-7 堂 | high |
| Geometry & Mensuration | 5-6 堂 | mid-to-high |
| Trigonometry | 5 堂 | high |
| Vectors & Transformations | 4 堂 | middle |
| Statistics & Probability | 3-4 堂 | Low |
*堂數為導師建議中位數，實際因學生程度而異
灣仔區 IGCSE 導師數據
| index | 數值 |
|---|
| 試堂後繼續率 | 83% |
| 導師平均教學年資 | 5.2 年 |
| 相關學位持有率 | 74% |
| Average Matching Time | 6.4 小時 |
| 具備國際學校教學經驗比例 | 58% |
*統計自 GETUTOR 後台 2024-2026 年銅鑼灣區 IGCSE 配對紀錄，約 312 宗樣本
GETUTOR 導師防伏貼士
好多家長喺其他平台搵 IGCSE tutor，見到「港大畢業」就即刻落訂，呢個係最大伏位。港大畢業可能係讀 其他國際學制 入去嘅，唔代表識教 IGCSE 嘅 Extended Paper。
Miss L 補充：「Cambridge IGCSE 同 Edexcel IGCSE 嘅 syllabus 有分別，例如 Edexcel 會考 Calculus 基礎，Cambridge 就冇。你 tutor 教錯 syllabus，學生溫咗半年完全冇用。所以配對嗰陣一定要講清楚學校用邊個 board，唔好以為 IGCSE 就是 IGCSE。」
另一個伏：好多學生臨考前先搵 tutor 操 Past Paper，但 IGCSE 嘅題型變化比 其他國際學制 大，如果基礎概念冇打好，齋操卷會爆嘅。最少要預 3 個月先開始操。
進步時間線
| time | 預期成效 |
|---|
| 第 1-2 堂 | 評估學生 board（Cambridge / Edexcel）、分析學校進度、鎖定弱項 |
| 第 3-4 堂 | 核心 topic（Algebra / Trigonometry）概念通透 |
| 第 5-8 堂 | 學校測驗見到明顯升 grade（由 C→B 或 B→A） |
| 第 9-12 堂 | Mock 穩定去到 A 水平，具備衝 A* 嘅操卷節奏 |
Case Sharing
個案分享（已匿名處理）：一位銅鑼灣嘉諾撒聖心嘅中五學生，配對前 Mock IGCSE Extended Maths 得 C。經過大約 14 堂私補後，佢 Year 11 Final 最後攞到 A。呢個學生最大嘅樽頸係 Trigonometry 同 Algebraic Manipulation，後來 Miss L 用「代入 a=2, b=3 先驗證公式」呢個方法，令佢心目中終於建立到「點樣 double check 自己個答案」。
CTA
銅鑼灣區 IGCSE 配對平均 6.4 小時就搞掂，試堂繼續率 83%*。想搵一個真正識 Cambridge 或 Edexcel IGCSE 嘅 tutor？唔好再喺大型補習社試兩三次先知唔啱，不如入 GETUTOR 配對系統，話俾我哋知你讀邊個 board、邊間學校，我哋嘅 algorithm 會即時幫你搵一個啱 profile 嘅 tutor。
FAQ
中四先搵 IGCSE tutor 仲趕唔趕得切？
趕得切，但要揀識打基礎嘅 tutor，唔好齋操卷。中四開始係最理想時間，預 18-20 堂可以穩陣咁由 C 升到 A 水平。
銅鑼灣區學生最常卡邊個 chapter？
Algebra 同 Trigonometry，呢兩個 chapter 佔咗區內配對需求約 41%。主要因為國際學校嘅教學節奏較快，呢兩個抽象章節容易未 digest 就已經過咗。
私補同大型補習社最大分別係咩？
最大分別係 syllabus 對焦。大型補習社通常教 其他國際學制 為主，IGCSE 係 side dish。私補可以針對你學校用嘅 board（Cambridge / Edexcel）度身教，唔會兜圈。
關於本文引述導師
Miss L（按導師私隱要求使用化名），香港大學理學士（主修數學），教學年資 7 年，主補銅鑼灣區國際學校及直資英中 IGCSE Extended Maths。導師資歷已獲 GETUTOR 平台認證。
