Course information
Whether you’re looking to become a nurse, a pilot or even a deep sea diver, having an International GCSE Maths will help you get there. Outside of the world of work, an International GCSE Maths can be used to gain access to both A level courses, as well as university further down the line.
This course is designed to guide students through a number of mathematical skills, including algebra, geometry and graph work. Everyday skills are also covered, such as basic multiplication and money skills, just two subjects that are sure to prove useful later in life.
The International GCSE Maths course is tiered with a foundation and higher tier. The whole course is provided from the start. Students choose which tier they wish to be examined in as they progress through the course. The first 30 lessons (7 Modules) cover the entirety of the foundation tier and is required for all students.
In total there are 12 Modules in this home educated course:
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: Graphwork 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 Graphwork, Statistics and Number Work
- Module 12: Your Exam
These modules will be covered in detail throughout a total of 53 lessons, while an additional 12 tutor-marked assignments will be used to test the student’s knowledge at regular intervals.
Oxford Home Schooling’s International GCSE Maths course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A, 4MA1). The GCSE Maths course is also available.
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Exams and Assessment
Regardless of which tier you choose to study you will take 2 two 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
When you enrol with Oxford Home Schooling we will agree on an intended examination date with you. Your support will last all the way up to this examination date, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 9 months or 30.
The recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours.
Online Course? Paper Based? Somewhere in between? It’s your choice!
All of our International GCSE Maths students receive:
- Traditional printed learning materials
- Access to our online resources with on-the-go access to all your regular lessons
- Unmatched support by a fully qualified teacher online and by phone
Course price
Our International GCSE Maths course fee is £395.
You may pay using our interest-free easy payment scheme. Pay a £79 deposit followed by eight monthly instalments of £39.50.
Multiple courses attract a discount. See our pricing page for further details.
You will receive support from a fully-qualified tutor holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a degree in education.
This support includes:
- Marking all assignments for the course
- Written answers to specific study problems
- Telephone contact
When you begin this course, you will agree an examination date or dates with your Student Adviser. Your support period lasts up to this examination date.
Meet Our Tutors
I have taught for many years, teaching students from year 7 up to 6th form and have experience of teaching students with special educational needs. Maths is one of the most important subjects as it can be found in everything. I love its logic and that it can be used to solve problems.
I often sit down and solve maths questions for fun. I know, right?
When I am not doing Maths, I love to cook and ride my mountain bike (Not at the same time, that would be dangerous).
Alex Parkes
What’s next?
With an International GCSE in Maths, students will be able to gain access to A levels, as well as a number of professional careers. This includes careers in the armed forces, NHS and various other public and private sector industries, all of which require a grade of A to C in GCSE Maths.
University is also a popular option amongst those that have successfully passed their International GCSE qualification, enabling them to study at the highest possible level before entering the professional world of work.
Supported by Online Videos
In association with Twig World, The International GCSE Maths is enriched by extensive links to appropriate films (and other supporting material), lesson by lesson. The student hops from the course materials to the films and back again.
Books
The course contains a number of tests and activities, sufficient for most students to do well in the examination. However, if you feel you need more practice, we can recommend the following textbook:
It is not compulsory to purchase this text or any other.
FAQs
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, onto university and into employment.
Full details of Pearson Edexcel’s International GCSEs can be found here
Foundation or Higher IGCSE Maths?
The Maths course is split into two examination tiers, Foundation and Higher. Students sitting the Foundation Tier can achieve grades 5-1 and students sitting the Higher Tier can achieve grades 9-4.
The good news is that you don’t have to make this decision now. All students will receive physical copies of the foundation modules and access to the foundation and higher modules in the Online Classroom when they enrol.
When a student is nearing the end of the foundation modules, our expert tutor team will provide guidance as to whether the student should go on and study the higher modules. Regardless of our advice, it is the student’s choice as to which tier to study and enter the examination for.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol 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 Maths IGCSE papers may be sat 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 sat in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has nine current exam venues across the UK: Belfast, 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 cover every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
How much does a Maths 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 £250 pounds.
What is the enrolment process?
First fill out our application form giving us and our tutors as much information as possible about your child. Once the application has been received and assessed by our admissions department, your Student Adviser will contact you to discuss and confirm your selections and to get you started.
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