What is IGCSE Certificate?
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an English language-based secondary qualification similar to the GCSE
and is recognized as being equivalent to the GCSE for the purposes of recognizing prior attainment.
Universities That Accept IGCSE Certificate In South Africa
University of Cape Town
University of the Witwatersrand
Stellenbosch University
What grade is IGCSE in South Africa?
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the natural next step after Lower Secondary studies and it’s for learners aged between 14 and 16 years.
In South Africa, the first year of IGCSE is equivalent to Grade 10.
How many levels are there in IGCSE?
There are two levels of study available for certain subjects – Core (grades C to G) and Extended (grades A* to C).
Is IGCSE recognized in South Africa?
As a minimum, most South African universities require four AS-level subjects and one IGCSE subject. However, some additional
requirements over and above A-level qualifications may include taking specific subject packages, writing additional exams or meeting language proficiency requirements.