Course information
Covering everything from the principles of chemistry through to the subject’s impact in society, the International GCSE Chemistry remains a steadfast favourite for students looking to gain a recognised qualification in one of education’s key subjects.
Alongside the Biology, Physics and Maths International GCSEs, this course is perfect for students looking to develop their scientific understanding, paving the way for further study at A level and a host of degree courses and careers.
The International GCSE Chemistry course comprises six core modules. These are:
- Module 1: Principles of Chemistry
- Module 2: Chemistry of the Elements
- Module 3: Organic Chemistry
- Module 4: Physical Chemistry
- Module 5: Chemistry in Society
- Module 6: Investigative Skills
There are 27 lessons and 10 tutor-marked assessments in total, enabling students to challenge themselves as each module progresses and they move towards the final examinations.
Oxford Home Schooling IGCSE Chemistry matches the content of the Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry 4CH1 specification exams.
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Examinations and assignments
Paper 1: 2 hours, 61% of overall marks.
Paper 2: 1 hour and 15 minutes, 39% of overall marks.
As is the case with all our International GCSE courses, students will receive tutor support from the moment they start their course, right up until the start of their final examinations.
Practical skills are tested as part of the written papers, there is not a laboratory based exam.
Exams are available in both May/June and November.
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 Chemistry students receive:
- Traditional printed learning materials
- Access to our online resources with on-the-go access to all your regular lessons
- Individual support by a fully qualified teacher online and by phone
Course price
Our International GCSE Chemistry 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
- marking a practice exam paper
- extra tuition can be purchased if required
Meet Our Tutors
The world needs scientists, more so now than ever before. Think of any major challenge facing the world right now and you can be sure that somewhere there are scientists working on the solution. That is why I have spent a large proportion of my career teaching science.
I have been a teacher for twenty years and in that time I have taught all three sciences to GCSE and also Biology and Chemistry A-level. For the last ten years I have been an Educational Content Writer, creating teaching resources and contributing to textbooks for national and international science qualifications.
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What’s next?
After obtaining an International GCSE in Chemistry, there are plenty of options for our students to explore.
While some choose to study chemistry at A level, others use their International GCSE as a stepping stone to gain access to other qualifications, such as a BTEC in Health and Social Care. This can then be used to pursue a career in the NHS or another healthcare provider.
A career in chemistry?
The Chemistry course is perfect for students who just want to broaden their knowledge or are thinking about pursuing a career in the sciences later down the line. You will learn the core topics of chemistry and study the substances that make up the world we live in with this home study International GCSE course by Oxford Home Schooling.
Professional careers in many fields of science are open to those with an International GCSE Chemistry and many students go on to study the topic as undergraduates at university.
Supported by Online Videos
In association with Twig World, The Chemistry International GCSE 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.
To access the films, students need a password, supplied at enrolment. Students also need internet access and an e-mail account to benefit from this extraordinary resource which is offered as a “free” extra to students on the relevant courses.
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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 all 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
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 Chemistry IGCSE papers are available 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 on how to approach exam officers if there is not an online booking system
- 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 and they have nine centres around the country. Our exam map also shows numerous other centres which can be relied upon to offer exam places and often discounts as well.
How much does a Chemistry 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.
Is there a practical exam?
There is no dedicated practical exam that requires a specialist laboratory.
Throughout the course, there will be a mixture of both theoretical and practical science exercises.
Although there is no practical exam as such, the practical work throughout our course is there to develop your understanding ready for the practical-based components in the theory exams. You will find it very worthwhile to carry out this work yourself and it is designed to be perfectly feasible at home. It will greatly help your grasp of concepts.
There are lessons devoted to the development of these skills.
The exam will include written questions on practical-based study and therefore hands-on experience will be invaluable even though there is not a separate ‘practical’ examination.
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