IGCSE Exam Fees: Cambridge & Edexcel Breakdown

IGCSE exam fees depend on the board, the centre (school or British Council/Pearson), and subject (some have multiple components or practicals). This is a practical breakdown.

What Affects the Cost?

• Board: Cambridge and Edexcel set different base fees per subject/component.
• Centre: Centres add admin/centre fees on top of board fees—so total cost varies by country and centre.
• Components: Subjects with multiple papers (e.g. English: Reading + Writing) or practicals cost more.
• Late entry: Late registration usually adds 25–50% to the component fee.

Typical Ranges (per subject)

• Single-component subject: Often in the range of £50–£120 equivalent per subject (varies by country and centre).
• Multi-component or with practical: Higher; sciences with practicals or alternatives can be more.
• Private candidates: Usually pay the same per-subject fees as set by the centre (British Council or Pearson centre).

How to Get Exact Fees

• School candidates: Ask your school for the total cost per subject and any admin fee.
• Private candidates: Contact your exam centre (e.g. British Council in your country) for a fee list for the session you want.

For a direct comparison of Cambridge vs Edexcel fees, see our Cambridge vs Edexcel IGCSE fees comparison.

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