IGCSE Certificates and Transcripts: What You Need to Know

After your results are released, you can get a certificate (and sometimes a transcript) to prove your IGCSE grades to universities and employers.

Certificate (Statement of Results / Certificate)

• Certificate is the formal document that lists your subjects and grades (e.g. A*, A, B) for the session you cashed in.
• It is issued by Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel via your exam centre.
• Universities and employers usually ask for the certificate (or a certified copy) as proof of IGCSE.

Transcript

• A transcript is a detailed record of your results (often including component marks if the board provides them).
• Not all centres or boards use the word “transcript”; sometimes it’s just the certificate or statement of results.
• If a university asks for a “transcript,” they often mean the official certificate or statement of results—check their admissions page or ask.

For University Applications

• Most universities accept the official IGCSE certificate (Cambridge or Edexcel).
• You may need to upload a scan or send a certified copy; some use verification services.
• Keep original certificates safe and use copies for applications.

For more on certificates and university applications, see our IGCSE certificates and transcripts guide.

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