Year 10 (14-15 years) / IGCSE

The dual degree program

Three certifications, one path

The British International Diploma

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

The IGCSE® is an internationally recognised qualification —the equivalent, for an international audience, of the British GCSE taken by students in the United Kingdom in Year 11 (the equivalent of 10th grade). English is the language of instruction, and the term IGCSE refers to both the curriculum and the final qualification.

It ensures that students can continue their education at international, British, or English-speaking schools around the world. Students who have achieved a sufficient level of English proficiency (B1 level) prepare for the IGCSE exams and take them at Open World at the end of Year 10.

Courses Offered at Open World

The IGCSE curriculum includes more than 70 subjects worldwide; Open World offers a selection of these. Each student takes the IGCSE exams of their choice from among these—an average of 5 exams, up to 8, at the end of Year 10:

A variety of test formats

The French diploma

The National Brevet Diploma

In addition to the IGCSE exams, students demonstrate their knowledge and skills at the end of middle school through the Diplôme National du Brevet. Preparing for both the Brevet des Collèges and the IGCSE exams offers students a twofold advantage:

This dual-track diploma programme, which is completed at the end of Year 10, is a rare and valuable combination that opens doors to high schools in France and abroad.

Certifications

Cambridge English

We also prepare students for Cambridge English certifications, which are international qualifications that certify their level of English. These exams are valid for life and are highly regarded by many international institutions. Middle school students are prepared for and take the following exams:

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