Maths is essential!

Maths GCSE is one of the core qualifications that every student should have. Together with English and Science, Maths is a subject in which a pass grade is likely to be required even if you have no plans to go into further education. Maths will help to provide access to almost every type of career you may aspire to and it offers further study opportunities in all areas.

Careers for which a Maths GCSE is a requirement include nursing, policing, teaching, the forces, health care and anything in the field of science. Whichever direction you want to head in, you will need the knowledge and skills this course will teach you. Interestingly many parents have also told us how beneficial it was for them to help their children study this course as with life experience and a fresh look, parts of Maths that were a mystery at school suddenly become clear!

Maths International GCSE

Name: Maths International GCSE
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How does a course work?

Step 1 – Subscribe to our online course materials

Subscribe to the courses you wish to study. Each course contains everything you require to succeed in your chosen subject, including detailed coverage of all required topics, activities, self-assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. You may choose to have the assignments marked by one of our fully-qualified tutors.

The minimum subscription period is 6 months. After that, you can cancel your subscription at any time. If you wish, you may optionally purchase a printed, spiral-bound course pack at the point of subscription.

Step 2 – Taking control of your studies

You will be allocated a tutor from our bank of PGCE-qualified tutors. Your tutor will arrange a free 15-minute induction call with you to introduce themselves and the course to you. As you require further tutor support, you can purchase:

Tutorial time, one-to-one in our virtual classroom
Assignment marking
Mock Exam marking

Course Outline

Our International GCSE Maths course enables students to master basic mathematical skills, before progressing to more challenging, advanced material as their abilities develop. The courses are divided into two parts: the first is Foundation level, studied by all students; the second part is optional and is for those who will be taking the Higher tier of the examination.

Our flexible study means that students have no need to choose which tier they are planning to take until they are ready to enter for the examination. Your tutor will happily provide advice on this choice when the time comes.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly-stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

The Maths International GCSE course

As with the corresponding GCSE course, all students will study the Foundation Tier which allows students to achieve grades 1 to 5. Again, those looking for the highest grades will need to study the Higher Tier and, as with the GCSE, if you take the Higher papers, the lowest grade you can be awarded is a 4 and below this is an ungraded “U”.

Foundation Tier

Module 1: Numbers
Module 2: Money
Module 3: Measurement
Module 4: Basic Algebra
Module 5: Basic Geometry
Module 6: Further Geometry and Trigonometry; Probability
Module 7: Graph work and Statistics

Higher Tier

Module 8: Probability and Experimental Work
Module 9: Further Numbers and Equations
Module 10: Advanced Geometry and Trigonometry
Module 11: Further Graph work, Statistics and Number Work
Module 12: Your Exam

This course will prepare you for the Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A, 4MA1)

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Examinations

Regardless of which tier you choose to study for Maths International GCSE, you will take two 2-hour examinations.

First Examination: Paper 1F or 3H: 2 hours – 50% of the total marks.

Second Examination: Paper 2F or 4H: 2 hours – 50% of the total marks.

Course duration and study time

The recommended period of study for this course is 200 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?

Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational company that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- excellent customer service
- comprehensive, quality courses.
We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and subscribtion based payment plan.
Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.

Can I complete the exam in one year?

Our cut-off for enrolling on an Maths IGCSE course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!

What is an International GCSE?

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1 grades) are directly comparable to the UK GCSE specifications, with appropriate international content and assessment that will enable successful progression for learners.

Pearson Edexcel International GCSEs are studied in over 80 countries worldwide and they are very popular in independent schools in the UK. Available in 37 subjects, they are equivalent, grade for grade, to UK GCSEs and accepted by universities globally. Aimed at learners aged 14 to 16, they provide the skills and knowledge needed to progress to A Levels, International A Levels, university and into employment.

Full details of Pearson Edexcel’s International GCSEs can be found here

Is there an age limit?

There isn’t a specific age limit for a GCSE or International course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of 13 when they start the GCSE course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 13 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.

When can I enrol?

You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.

Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.

When will I sit my exam?

The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.

How and when do I book an exam?

The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.

All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find

detailed instructions
entry codes needed to book exams
our map of examination centres where our students have taken exams in recent years.

Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.

Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.

How much does an IGCSE examination cost?

Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £100 to £350 pounds.

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