Does the IGCSE count in league tables?
Does the IGCSE count in league tables?
Currently, both IGCSEs and GCSEs count in the league tables.
Why do private schools do IGCSE?
Independent schools started the move towards IGCSEs over 15 years ago because they felt they were more challenging and better prepared students for A-Levels. The proportion of students taking an alternative exam was 49% or 172,572 entries up from 47% last year.
Who is in charge of IGCSEs?
Cambridge IGCSE The exams are set by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), which is part of the Cambridge Assessment that also includes the OCR GCSE examination board. As of January 2021, there are over 70 subjects available and schools can offer them in any combination.
Are IGCSEs still on?
The IGCSE exams, usually only taken in private schools, are still going ahead this summer – even though GCSEs and A-levels have been cancelled. Exam boards that run IGCSEs plan to offer them, while many other exams have been stopped by the pandemic.
Has IGCSEs been Cancelled?
The IGCSE exams, usually only taken in private schools, are still going ahead this summer – even though GCSEs and A-levels have been cancelled. A Department for Education report in 2019 found 94% of IGCSEs were taken in private schools, accounting for 164,000 exam entries.
What age do you start at Eton?
13
Welcome to Eton College, a boarding school for boys aged between 13 and 18. Everyone at Eton works hard to create an exciting, stimulating and caring environment, to enable each boy to reach his full potential. All our pupils are also expected to make their own contribution to school life.
How are schools ranked on league tables?
League tables often focus too narrowly on pure exam results. At School Guide, schools are ranked by the School Guide Star Rating, which is our own unique rating for each school, ranging from one to five stars.
Why choose edschool Guide’s league tables?
School Guide’s League Tables offer exclusive, reliable data that you won’t find anywhere else online. We publish the Top 200 Schools for primary schools, secondary schools (state) and independent schools in England.
How do I view my school’s league tables?
Just enter your postcode at the top of the page or click on the button below to view your local primary, state secondary or independent secondary school League Tables. School Guide’s league tables are created using official government data and are respected by schools and media alike.
Why no new 2020 league tables for private schools?
As a result, significant GCSE and A-level grade inflation has been widely noted in private schools. Thus, we felt it would be extremely unfair to produce new 2020 league tables.
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