Combined Science iGCSE (Cambridge) |
Double Award IGCSE (EdExcel) |
Triple Award (Edexcel) |
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Assessment |
Paper 1 - Multiple Choice Paper 3 - Extended Response Paper 6 - Alternative to Practical Paper |
Three 2-Hour Papers (Biology, Chemistry Physics) |
Two
Papers per discipline (6 in total) (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Paper 1 - Two Hours Paper 2 - One Hour |
Grading System |
One GCSE certificate |
Two GCSE certificates |
Three GCSE certificates |
Coursework |
No coursework but questions within paper 6 |
No coursework but design and analysis questions in written exam |
No coursework but design and analysis questions in written exam |
Future Pathway |
Full access to ID/IBCP courses Limited choices for Group 4 subjects in IBDP No access to SL or HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Full access to all courses Biology Chemistry, or Physics Standard level encouraged, but Higher level access additionally possible. |
Full access to all courses Group 4 Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher or Standard IB Science encouraged |
