What is the difference between IGCSE and CBSE ?

CBSE education. The CBSE Board comes under the Central Government of India. There are many Government and private schools in India that come under the CBSE Board. These schools follow the CBSE curriculum for school education. All Kendriya Vidyalayas, NCT of Delhi schools and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are affiliated to the CBSE Board. The Board conducts several school-level entrance examinations in our country. This includes AIEEE, AIPMT, AISSCE and so on. The main objective of the Board is to regulate the education given by schools under its jurisdiction. IGCSE education Due to the similarity of the IGCSE Board with ICSE and CBSE Boards educational system, the Central and State Governments have recognized the IGCSE Board in our country. The IGCSE syllabus concentrates on the total development of a student by providing separate sessions for each skill-development. This includes education, teamwork, analytical and language skills. In India, there are around 130 IGCSE schools, which are located in various cities within the country. A noteworthy feature of the Board is its standardized curriculum. This course has got validity and the certification is accepted globally. read less

CBSE education. The CBSE Board comes under the Central Government of India. There are many Government and private schools in India that come under the CBSE Board. These schools follow the CBSE curriculum for school education. All Kendriya Vidyalayas, NCT of Delhi schools and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are affiliated to the CBSE Board. The Board conducts several school-level entrance examinations in our country. This includes AIEEE, AIPMT, AISSCE and so on. The main objective of the Board is to regulate the education given by schools under its jurisdiction. IGCSE education Due to the similarity of the IGCSE Board with ICSE and CBSE Boards educational system, the Central and State Governments have recognised the IGCSE Board in our country. The IGCSE syllabus concentrates on the total development of a student by providing separate sessions for each skill-development. This includes education, teamwork, analytical and language skills. In India, there are around 130 IGCSE schools, which are located in various cities within the country. A noteworthy feature of the Board is its standardized curriculum. This course has got validity and the certification is accepted globally. Key differentiators between IGCSE education and CBSE education CBSE is Central Board of Secondary Education whereas IGCSE is International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Students from any Boards can join IGCSE Board in the 9th grade whereas aspirants have to study in the CBSE Board from the very beginning so as to continue their studies up to 12th class. The CBSE syllabus is framed according to the Indian standards of education whereas the IGCSE curriculum is of international standards. Although CBSE and IGCSE are different boards, the education provided in both these boards have helped Indian students to gain good quality elementary education. read less

IGCSE is International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a globally recognised qualification, taken at the Class 10 level, similar to the Class 10 examinations of the CBSE and CBSE is Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a Board of Education for public and private schools, under the Union Government of India. read less

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an English language curriculum offered to students to prepare them for International Baccalaureate, A Level and BTEC Level 3 (which is recommended for higher-tier students). It is based on the GCE O-Level and is recognized as being equivalent to the GCSE(General Certificate of Secondary Education). The IGCSE was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. The International Baccalaureate (IB), formerly known as the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It offers four educational programs: the IB Diploma Program and the IB Career-related Program for students aged 16 to 19, the IB Middle Years Program, designed for students aged 11 to 16, and the IB Primary Years Program for children aged 3 to 12. To teach these programs, schools need to be authorized by IB. Central Board of Secondary Education (abbreviated as CBSE) is a Board of Education for public and private schools, under the Union Government of India. Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, a private, non-governmental board of school education in India read less

Dear Oscar, In General, CBSE is Central Board of Secondary Education whereas IGCSE is International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Students from any Boards can join IGCSE Board in the 9th grade whereas aspirants have to study in the CBSE Board from the very beginning so as to continue their studies up to 12th class. The CBSE syllabus is framed according to the Indian standards of education whereas the IGCSE curriculum is of international standards. The Major difference between the CBSE and IGCSE are:- CBSE - 1. It's main aim is to prepare students for Engineering and Medical exams. More of theoretical approach. CBSE content focuses on science and math with attention on application of knowledge & they less focus on languages. 2. Emphasis on good quality of education that promotes intellectual and social spirits in students, rather than practical education. IGCSE 1. There are over 70 subjects including 30 languages available at Cambridge IGCSE and schools offer them in any combination. 2. One is given a graded score for each subject with no mention of pass or fail. 3. IGCSE curriculum is balanced which also takes account the different abilities of students. If you think I provided you desired answers regarding your question asked above then please don't forget to give your valuable reviews on my "Urban pro wall (ID)". For further information my contact no. and mail ID is also mentioned there. To Follow me my Instagram ID is "dr.basuofficial.psychic". Yours Friendly, Dr. Basant Ramawat read less