IGCSE Exams are offered every May/June and October/November by Cambridge International Examinations, University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and can be taken at British Council Thailand.

The IGCSE is a balanced international curriculum which is designed to encourage high academic standards through a practical approach to teaching and learning. The exams consist of a variety of tests e.g. oral and listening tests and these are not limited to conventional written papers.

The IGCSE exams are also designed to take account of differing abilities of students; there is a choice between Core and Extended in most subjects. This allows students to be able to choose the most appropriate level papers.

			The Core in each subject is within the ability range of a large majority of students. It provides a full overview of the subject and is targeted at students expected to achieve grades C to G.
			The Extended in each subject comprises the Core curriculum and the Supplement. It is targeted at those expected to achieve grades A to C. The Supplement describes the extra topics or depth which must be added to the Core to produce the Extended.

Successful candidates receive a certificate which is internationally recognised as equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and international GCE ‘O’ level examinations.

Candidates wishing to enter British Universities are normally required to have 2 or 3 "A" level subjects in addition to 5 IGCSE passes. However, it is strongly advised to check the entrance requirements of each university individually.

* Late entry fee (see below) is charged for a subject entry or entries made during this period

**NOVEMBER 2008 RE-TAKE ENTRIES

Candidates re-taking IGCSE subjects from June 2008 session can register for re-takes until 5 September without paying late fees. Please note; however, that this only applies to re-takes of subjects sat in the previous June exams at the British Council Bangkok centre provided that the grades awarded were below grade C. The previous Statement of Results must be presented upon registration.

How to register

Candidates are required to fill in the registration form provided by the Examinations Services.

Documents required for registration:

1. Two recent photographs (2" x 2")
2. A copy of one of the following proofs of identity and the original proof of identity which must be presented when registering. National Identification Card (Thai candidates), Passport
   *** Other forms of identification must be approved by the Examinations Services Officer

Mathayom 6 Equivalent

In Thailand, students who obtain five passes at IGCSE (grade A, B, C) can apply for an equivalent to the Mathayom 6 certificate from the Ministry of Education. For more information, please contact:

Office of Educational Assessment and Testing Service
Department of Curriculum and Instruction Development
Ministry of Education
Rashadumnuan Nok Road
Bangkok
Tel. 281-6206

For further information please contact: info@britishcouncil.or.th or

Office Hours (Siam Square)