Some students who found BGCSE hard choose IGCSE instead. We help you see if it fits you, then prepare you for the Cambridge papers.
Often yes, but it depends on your school or exam centre and your subjects. IGCSE is a Cambridge qualification with its own papers, entry through a registered centre and exam series in June and November. We test where you stand on IGCSE papers, explain the route honestly, and build a study plan. We cannot promise a result.
| BGCSE | IGCSE (Cambridge) | |
|---|---|---|
| Set by | Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) | Cambridge |
| Grades | See the BEC grading on the BEC website | A* to G (some subjects also 9 to 1) |
| Exam series | See the BEC timetable each year | June and November; results in August and January |
| How you are assessed | Written papers, and other components as set by BEC | Written, oral, coursework and practical, depending on the subject |
| Levels in a subject | As set by BEC | Often a choice of core or extended |
| Past papers | From BEC and your school | Past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports on the Cambridge website |
| How you enter | Through your school or as a private candidate (BEC rules) | Through a registered centre |
IGCSE facts are from the Cambridge website. For BGCSE, always use the BEC website: bec.co.bw. Rules and dates can change.
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