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IGCSE Tutoring

IGCSE Tutoring Online — UK-Qualified Tutors for International Students

Cambridge and Edexcel International specialists. Personalised plans from the first session. We work with students across every timezone — from the Middle East to Southeast Asia.

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Understanding IGCSE

IGCSE versus GCSE — what is the difference?

The IGCSE — International General Certificate of Secondary Education — is the most widely studied international qualification for secondary students aged 14 to 16. Offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel International, it is studied at British curriculum international schools in more than 140 countries worldwide.

The IGCSE and GCSE cover broadly similar content in most subjects but differ in several important ways. IGCSE is designed for an international audience and is assessed entirely through written examinations — there is no controlled assessment or coursework in most subjects. The Cambridge IGCSE in particular is known for its rigour and is widely respected by universities globally.

Grades are reported differently by exam board. Cambridge IGCSE uses a grade scale of A* to G. Edexcel International GCSE uses a scale of 9 to 1, aligned with the standard GCSE grading used in England.

Subjects We Cover

IGCSE subjects we tutor

Specialists across Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel International GCSE — seven subjects, all available now.

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International Exam Boards

Exam boards we cover

Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel International GCSE are distinct qualifications with different specifications. Every Nexus IGCSE tutor knows both.

Cambridge IGCSE (CIE)

The world's most widely taken international qualification at secondary level. Our tutors are familiar with Cambridge's assessment objectives, the tiered paper structure (Core and Extended), and the mark scheme conventions Cambridge examiners use.

Edexcel International GCSE (Pearson)

Increasingly popular at British curriculum schools outside the UK. Our tutors know the Edexcel International specifications and their differences from the standard UK GCSE, and prepare students accordingly.

Global Reach

Wherever your child's school is, we can work with you

Nexus Academy works with IGCSE students across the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and beyond. Our tutors are UK-based and sessions take place online — so geography is never a barrier.

GMT · GMT+3 · GMT+4 · GMT+5 · GMT+5:30 · GMT+8 and beyond. When you book, please tell us your timezone and preferred session times, and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.

“We are based in Dubai and my daughter's school uses Cambridge IGCSE. Her Maths teacher changed in Year 10 and she fell behind quickly. We found it very hard to find a tutor locally who really knew the Cambridge specification. Her Nexus tutor knew it extremely well — the tiered papers, the exact topic weighting — and within three months she had moved from a C to an A.”

Sarah Al-M.

Parent of Year 10 student, Dubai

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics · Grade C → Grade A

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions — IGCSE tutoring

Cambridge IGCSE is offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education and uses a grade scale of A* to G. Edexcel International GCSE is offered by Pearson and uses a 9 to 1 grade scale aligned with the UK GCSE system. Both are internationally respected qualifications. Nexus Academy prepares students for both Cambridge and Edexcel International GCSE.

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