Is Singapore IGCSE or GCSE?
Short answer
Singapore mainly uses O-Level, not IGCSE or GCSE. IGCSE is offered in international schools. GCSE is the UK qualification.
Singapore’s main exam
- O-Level (GCE O-Level): Used in government and many private schools
- Set by: Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB)
- Age: Typically 15–16
Where IGCSE fits
- International schools: Many offer Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE
- Government schools: Use O-Level, not IGCSE
GCSE vs IGCSE
- GCSE: UK qualification; used in UK schools
- IGCSE: International version; used in international schools worldwide
- O-Level: Singapore’s main secondary exam; equivalent in level to both
Practical takeaway
Singapore is primarily O-Level. IGCSE is used in international schools. Both lead to A-Level and university. See what IGCSE is equivalent to in Singapore.
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