IGCSE Programme (Years 10–11) | British Curriculum at Wellington College Bangkok
At Wellington College International School Bangkok, we teach the British curriculum, preparing students for internationally recognised academic success. Between the ages of 14 and 16, students follow a structured two-year programme leading to externally assessed IGCSE examinations.
IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) are the global equivalent of the British government’s GCSE qualifications, taken by students in England at the end of Year 11. They are the most widely recognised international qualifications for 16-year-olds worldwide.
At WCIB, all students study six or seven core IGCSE subjects, alongside additional non-examined enrichment subjects. Students then choose three further IGCSE options from a broad and balanced range, allowing them to develop their strengths and interests while maintaining strong academic foundations.
Assessment & Examinations
Most IGCSE subjects are assessed at the end of Year 11. Assessment may include:
- Written examinations
- Practical examinations
- Coursework components
Because each subject is awarded as a separate qualification, students graduate with a portfolio of individual IGCSE results. While further qualifications are required for university entry, IGCSE outcomes are closely considered by leading universities worldwide as indicators of academic potential.
Preparing Students for the Future
This stage represents an exciting and important transition in a student’s educational journey. Students are encouraged to:
- Explore new subject areas
- Take greater ownership of their learning
- Make informed choices about future pathways
The IGCSE Programme at Wellington College Bangkok is carefully designed to provide a strong academic core alongside a range of subject options, ensuring that decisions made at this stage keep future pathways open.
IGCSE Handbook
This handbook is intended as a guide to the IGCSE programme and subject choices, and we hope you find it helpful.
Examination Results
The Wellington family of schools achieves outstanding GCSE and IGCSE results year after year. Wellington College (UK) is one of the highest-performing co-educational schools in the United Kingdom, and our sister schools worldwide are already achieving excellent IGCSE results and beyond.