Cambridge IGCSE™ Sciences
Cambridge IGCSE™ Sciences
World-class science education is in our DNA
Trusted and globally recognised, we offer the widest range of science syllabuses, including individual sciences, combined and double award options, giving schools the flexibility to support every learner. Whether students want to become doctors, engineers or simply build a strong foundation for any future study or career, our qualifications help them develop the vital skills they need for today and the years ahead.
We also provide an unmatched range of teaching and learning support, ensuring schools and learners feel fully supported throughout their journey.
A world-class science education for your students
All about Cambridge IGCSE Sciences
Discover why schools around the world choose and trust our science syllabuses and support. The brochure brings together key information in one place for teachers, learners and parents.
A science pathway for every learner
The widest choice of science syllabuses
We offer more International GCSE Science options than any other awarding body.
As well as individual science subjects, students can study all three sciences within a dual or combined single Cambridge IGCSE.
Whether your students want to be doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs or teachers – or to have a strong science foundation for any career path – we can provide a world-leading upper secondary science education for them to draw on throughout life.
Unmatched teaching and learning support
School Support Hub
As a Cambridge school, you can access the School Support Hub that includes schemes of work, specimen paper answers, past papers, example candidate responses, Resource Plus and more related materials.
You also get access to Everyday Science, our popular digital resource that covers key Cambridge IGCSE concepts. It helps learners carry out scientific investigations using everyday materials readily available in their homes or local area, such as paper towels or food colouring.
A wide range of endorsed resources
We know that every science teacher has their own style in the classroom. That’s why we offer a wide range of high-quality print and digital resources to suit different teaching methods and types of learning. If a resource is endorsed, you can be confident it will support teaching and learning our programme or qualification.
Support for every step of exam preparation
Our Exam Preparation and Practice guides to support learning in class or at home, built on a well evidenced pedagogical approach. With a wealth of auto marked multiple choice and flip card questions, plus practical tools to reduce exam anxiety, they help students build confidence and prepare effectively for exams.
Digital only options are also available on our website.
Professional development you can trust
We believe that supporting teachers in their professional development leads to improved outcomes for learners. Good quality training and reflective practice are essential parts of a teacher’s professional life.
That’s why we offer a wide range of different syllabus-specific courses and enrichment courses for Cambridge IGCSE Science teachers.
Thinking of moving to us?
Make the switch with confidence
Get a clear overview of our science syllabuses and the support available to you and your learners from our recent webinar.
Also, hear from examiner and trainer Ian Connor as he answers common questions from schools on tiering, positive marking and practical skills.
Explore the comparison guides
See how Cambridge IGCSE Sciences compare with other awarding bodies through detailed, side-by-side information on assessment, grading and subject content.
Our guides highlight key differences in course structure, practical assessment and topic coverage, so you can see how our science qualifications will work for your school.
