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Is CIE and Edexcel the same?
CIE is the Cambridge International Examination and EDEXCEL is offered by a subsidiary of the Pearson publishing company. Both examinations are highly respected and have equal value in regard to further studies or employment. Both CIE and EDEXCEL are for students in the 14 to 16 year age group.
Is Edexcel and IGCSE the same?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE qualification known as the General Certificate of Secondary Education was previously known as Edexcel IGCSE. However, it has now changed to Edexcel International GCSE and is equivalent to the Cambridge IGCSE qualification.
Which schools do IGCSE?
32 UK Schools offering IGCSE
| School name | Community | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College (UK) | Surrey | Greater London |
| Haileybury School | Hertfordshire | East of England |
| Hampton School | Middlesex | Greater London |
| Highgate School | Camden | Greater London |
Are IGCSE accepted by universities?
IGCSEs were introduced in 1988 and are internationally recognised qualifications. Candidates can sit IGCSE examinations all over the world. IGCSEs are widely accepted by universities and colleges as part of their entry requirements.
What is the difference between CIE and Edexcel GCSE?
Answer Wiki. They’re both exam boards which offer International GCSEs (IGCSEs), amongst other qualifications. CIE is Cambridge International Examinations and is a sister company to OCR, which offers GCSEs and A-levels etc. Edexcel is a subsidiary of the publisher Pearson, and it offers IGCSEs alongside the full range of UK qualifications.
Do universities accept Cie and IGCSE?
Many universities across the world require a combination of CIE and IGCSE to accept applicants for admission. Many British universities require the ability to communicate effectively in English are a precondition to admission. CIE is accepted as proof of English competency in a large number of these universities.
What is the difference between CIE physics and CIE chemistry?
CIE physics and Chemistry are both relatively different when compared against Edexcel and other UK boards. The syllabus content is not same, in CIE studnts don’t get options in topics, which leads to changes in the notes that the students of both the boards follow.
Is Edexcel A good GCSE?
EDEXCEL is recognized globally as being of a very high standard and is given the same status and British GCSEs when evaluating candidates for university admission.