What is IGCSE?
Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for students aged 14 to 16. Set by Cambridge International Education (CIE), it offers over 70 subjects in flexible combinations, helping learners build vital critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for global university and career success. These skills will serve them well as they move on to the next stage of their education, whether through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the BIS Diploma.
Learning IGCSE at BIS Hanoi
At BIS Hanoi, Cambridge IGCSE programm gives students the opportunity to personalise their learning journey while building a strong academic foundation. Alongside core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, students can choose from a wide range of subjects including Business, Economics, History, Geography, Computer Science, Design & Technology and the Arts, allowing them to explore their interests and strengths before making important subject choices for Sixth Form.
As Mr Hoare, Assistant Head of Secondary, explains, "We're able to offer a wide range of options for students to explore their interests and strengths before they settle on their IB subjects. This allows them to focus on subjects that they'll need for their chosen careers or university subjects."
Beyond subject knowledge, the IGCSE helps students develop key skills such as critical thinking, independent learning, research, problem-solving and exam preparation. Through dedicated wellbeing, physical education and personal development programmes, students also build confidence, resilience and self-awareness, preparing them not only for academic success but for life beyond the classroom. The programme provides an ideal foundation for the next stage of learning, whether students choose the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the BIS Hanoi Diploma in Sixth Form. As a globally respected qualification, it equips BIS Hanoi students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive at leading universities around the world.