First, the examination object
IGCSE is a qualification examination for secondary education, mainly for 15- 16 students, including junior high school and senior high school; A-Level is a qualification examination for higher education, mainly for students of 17- 18 age group, which is equivalent to the national college entrance examination in China.
Second, the examination subjects
The subjects of IGCSE are relatively comprehensive, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, language and other subjects, and the examination content is relatively simple; A-Level requires students to choose a specific direction for in-depth study, including arts and sciences, and the examination content is relatively difficult.
Third, the examination form
IGCSE exam is flexible, and you can choose written or oral exam, and each subject will have an exam opportunity; A-Level requires students to choose written test or oral test according to the specific situation. Usually, they need to take two exams.
Fourth, the impact on future research.
1, IGCSE is mainly to provide students with the learning foundation of secondary education, which is a necessary condition for further study, but not a direct condition for entering universities; A-Level is the enrollment basis of British higher education, and students' grades determine whether they can be admitted to British universities.
2. Generally speaking, IGCSE and A-Level are two very important examination items in the British education system. IGCSE pays attention to the cultivation of students' basic knowledge and skills.
3. It provides a learning foundation for A-Level, and A-Level pays more attention to students' professional learning and orientation, which is the threshold for students to apply for admission to British universities.
Fifth, the difficulty of teaching content.
IGCSE teaching content is relatively simple, focusing on students' basic knowledge, which is easier for students to understand; The teaching content of A-Level is relatively difficult, which requires students' thinking ability, logical ability and analytical ability, and students' innovative spirit and scientific research consciousness.
Six, learning methods and educational ideas
IGCSE's educational philosophy is to cultivate students' basic knowledge and skills according to their needs and help them understand and master what they have learned. On the other hand, A-Level emphasizes students' autonomous learning and exploration spirit, and pays attention to developing students' creative potential, so that students can think positively and learn independently.
Seven, study time
IGCSE generally takes two years to complete the study and examination, that is, 14- 16 years old; On the other hand, A-Level needs one to two years of study and preparation time, that is, 16- 18 years old.
Eight. International recognition
IGCSE and A-Level are globally recognized high-quality education certificates, which enjoy a high reputation and recognition in the world and are widely recognized and adopted by many countries and regions.