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Economics IGCSE
Do you see yourself mixing with the elites in Davos or perhaps taking up a position in the Stock market or the Bank of England?
Providing students with a detailed overview of the market system, the role of government and both smaller business and global economies, the International GCSE in Economics is a challenging, yet rewarding qualification that leaves students with a world of options upon completion. You may need more than an IGCSE to run the Bank of England but its a good start!
Economic International GCSE
£14.99 / month and a £9.99 sign-up fee
How does a course work
Step one – Subscribe to our online coursematerials
Subscribe to the courses you wish to study. The courses contain all the study material you require to pass your chosen subject including many self assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. The course also includes assignments which you can choose too have 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 can optionally purchase a physical course pack at the point of enrolmentÂ
Step two
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 assistence, you can purchase:
- Tutorial Time in our virtual classroom,
- Assignment Marking and Mock Exam Marking,
Course Outline
Covering complex issues such as globalisation and the basics of supply and demand, the International GCSE Economics is perfect for ambitious students with one eye firmly set on their future. This course is a popular option for those looking to have influence and wanting to pursue careers in politics, finance and law. Even if you do not want to do this, it is a good way of getting to know how the levers of power work and who pulls them.
The course is made up of four modules – with each covering a number of topics.
The course is made up of four modules – with each covering a number of topics:
The market system:
- The economic problem
- Economic assumptions
- Demand, supply and market equilibrium
- Elasticity
- The mixed economy
- Externalities
Business economics:
- Production
- Productivity and division of labour
- Business costs, revenues and profit
- Business competition
- The labour market
- Government intervention
Government and the Economy
- Macroeconomic objectives
- Policies
- Relationship between objectives and policies
The Global Economy
- Globalisation
- International trade
- Exchange rates
With the International GCSE Economics course, there are 21 lessons and 9 tutor-marked assignments, 2 of which are mock exams.
Oxford Home Schooling’s International GCSE Economics course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel Syllabus 4EC1 for exams in Summer 2025 and beyond.
Examinations and assessment
There will be two papers:
- Paper 1 is worth 50% of the student’s final grade and is 90 minutes long. In this paper, students will be assessed on their knowledge of Microeconomics and Business Economics.
- Paper 2 is worth 50% of the total grade and is 90 minutes long. The subjects students will be assessed on are Macroeconomics and the Global Economy.
Course duration and study time
The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours. You will need to fit all of this in
Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.Â
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete the Economics GCSE exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish 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 200 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational trust that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- customer service
- course quality.
- 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 interest-free 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.
- Oxford Home Schooling is part of a not-for-profit trust so you can be sure that your course fees are spent on either your child’s tuition or on improving our courses.
What is an International GCSE?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) qualifications are 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 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, on to university and into employment.
Full details of Pearson Edexcel’s International GCSEs can be found here
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 Economics IGCSE exams are offered in 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 nine current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Our exam map also shows other centres where there may be discounts for our students and where an exam place is pretty much guaranteed.
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 a Economics 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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