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Global benchmark. Individual pathways.

The world's most popular international qualification for Grades 9 & 10 — recognized by universities and employers in over 150 countries.

Grades 9 - 10Cambridge IGCSE stage
150+ countriesInternational recognition
5+ subjectsFlexible academic pathway
CAIEOfficial examination route
Subject choice

Build the right academic combination.

Core learning anchors every student, while science, business, and technology choices shape the route ahead.

Core foundation

Essential communication and quantitative reasoning for every IGCSE pathway.

  • English as a Second Language
  • Mathematics

Sciences

Evidence-led investigation and subject depth for science-focused progression.

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Business & technology

Analytical, commercial, and computational thinking for a changing world. Enterprise is a personal development subject, not a Cambridge IGCSE examination subject.

  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Enterprise (Personal)

National subjects (mandatory)

Mandatory national curriculum subjects. As an officially registered formal school, JFS requires every student to complete all three subjects.

  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • PPKn
  • Agama

Assessment that measures more than recall.

Cambridge IGCSE gives students several ways to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and practical thinking.

Cambridge grading

A clear international standard.

A*ABCDEFG

Grades provide a consistent benchmark for further study, including Cambridge International A & AS Level.

Written

Structured examinations

Clear assessment of knowledge, reasoning, and subject application.

Oral

Communication in practice

Language and presentation skills assessed through authentic communication.

Coursework

Evidence across the course

Projects and practical work create additional ways to show mastery.

The qualification

Why Cambridge IGCSE travels well.

International recognition, flexible assessment, and a global school network make this qualification a strong foundation for the next stage.

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What is Cambridge IGCSE?

Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year-olds, attracting over 800,000 subject entries every year from 150 countries. It offers a variety of routes for learners of wide-ranging abilities, including those whose first language isn't English — flexible, challenging, and inspiring, culturally sensitive yet international in approach.

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Benefits

Cambridge IGCSE helps students develop knowledge, understanding, and intellectual enquiry skills, with assessment offering a range of ways to demonstrate learning — written, oral, coursework, and practical. Grades run from A* (highest) to G, giving Cambridge IGCSE a strong foundation for further study, including Cambridge International AS & A Level, Cambridge Pre-U, the IB Diploma, and other post-16 routes.

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Opening Up Opportunities Worldwide

A Cambridge IGCSE qualification is recognized by leading universities and employers worldwide. Over 1,400 universities recognize Cambridge qualifications — every UK university, 600+ US universities (Ivy League included), plus institutions across Canada, Australia, South Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands. In the UK it's accepted as equivalent to GCSE, and many top US/Canadian universities accept students with five Cambridge IGCSEs at grade C or above.

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A Global Learning Community

With the Cambridge Pathway, your child joins a global community of learners from more than 10,000 schools in over 160 countries — developing the global outlook Cambridge learners need to succeed in a fast-changing modern world.

Next academic stage

From IGCSE to A & AS Level.

Subject performance and future goals guide the transition into focused pre-university study.

Explore A & AS Level

Ready to start the Cambridge IGCSE journey?

Talk to an Enrollment Advisor or begin your child’s application today.

Apply for IGCSE Explore A & AS Level
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