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Geography IGCSE

If you have an interest in the environment, saving the planet, climate change or simply identifying the most interesting places to visit then Geography could be the subject for you.

Geography involves studying the physical features of the Earth as well as its vegetation, climate, countries and the effects humans have on the world and its resources.

Learn about the earth and its physics, politics and climate with an International GCSE in Geography from Oxford Home Schooling. Perfect for students with an inquiring mind and a wide range of interests. This is a subject for students who wish to gain a clearer understanding of the world we live in, as well as those looking to major in a very wide range of subjects at a higher level.

 

Geography International GCSE

Geography International GCSE

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How does a course work

Step one – Subscribe to our online course materials

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 enrolment.

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 assistance, you can purchase:

  • Tutorial Time in our virtual classroom,
  • Assignment Marking and Mock Exam Marking,

Course Outline

The International GCSE in Geography is designed to help students better understand the world around us. With this understanding, we believe our students will be well-positioned to shape the future of our planet, both on a political level and a scientific one too.

Whether it’s helping students understand the science behind climate change or the policies that affect it, we believe that the International GCSE Geography is a key qualification that consistently delivers well-rounded and progressive ideas, developing in students the potential to truly make a difference.

It is a great course for those that are passionate about the environment, as well as those thinking about studying international relations or politics later down the line.

Throughout the course, students will study a number of topics across six core modules, the titles of which are detailed below.

  • Geographical Skills
  • River Environments
  • Coastal Environments
  • Economic Activity and Energy
  • Urban Environments
  • Fragile Environments

Oxford Home Schooling’s International GCSE Geography course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel International GCSE in Geography (4GE1).

Examinations and assignments

Students studying an International GCSE Geography will be required to sit two separate exam papers, both lasting 90 minutes. These exams constitute 100% of the final mark as there is no coursework with this qualification.

Exams are available in both summer and November.

 

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.

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 IGCSE Geogrpahy 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!

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 agae limit for a GCSE 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 Geography 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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