Cambridge IGCSE
Information & Communication Technology (Subject Code: 0417)
Introduction
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, including progression to A and AS Level study, and equips them with vital operational skills for immediate employment fields.
Information and Communication Technology is an applied subject requiring structured hands-on computer and Internet infrastructure access. The curriculum combines deep technical understanding with practical system design to build enduring, functional digital competencies.
Core Technical Skills Developed
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Deploying complex productivity, analytics, and automation software frameworks.
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Analyzing, structuring, prototyping, and testing fit-for-purpose ICT solutions.
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Managing the broader social, ethical, and economic impacts of network technologies.
Global Recognition
IGCSE is a high-profile international benchmark qualification with an outstanding reputation across institutions worldwide:
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Directly comparable in academic standing to the GCE O Level and the official UK GCSE standard.
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Celebrated as a rigorous, reliable record of attainment across leading international schools.
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Highly preferred by major global universities and top-tier employers as an core admissions standard.
Prerequisites & Entry Requirements
- Prospective students should successfully pass a standard computer literacy test.
- Please contact Futurekids directly for baseline metrics, examination patterns, or testing arrangements.
Grading & Examination Logistics
- Grading Matrix: Distributed across an eight-point international scale running from A* down to G.
- Exam Cycles: Exam sessions are held globally in June and November, with results released in August and January respectively.
- Exam Environment: Testing is administered directly within the FUTUREKIDS Computer Learning Center
Scheme of Assessment
All Components CompulsoryAll candidates sit three compulsory assessment components. Submissions include direct written answers in official Cambridge booklets, alongside documentation and printouts produced during practical sessions. All materials are externally marked by Cambridge examiners.
| Assessment Component | Focus Details | Duration | Paper Weight |
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| Paper 1: Theory | This assessment evaluates candidates' theroical knowledge across sections 1 through 21 of the subject content. All questions are compulsory. | 1 hr 30 mins | 40% |
| Paper 2: Document Production, Databases and Presentations | This assessment evaluates candidates' practical application skills across sections 11 through 19 of the subject content. All tasks are compulsory. | 2 hrs 15 mins | 30% |
| Paper 3: Spreadsheets and Website Authoring | This assessment evaluates candidates' practical application skills across sections 20 and 21 of the subject content. All tasks are compulsory. | 2 hrs 15 mins | 30% |
Curriculum Content Structure
The core framework details twenty-one integrated technical elements. They are evaluated collectively as a unified framework rather than separate isolated learning paths:
Information Technology
- Types & components of computer systems
- Input & output devices
- Storage devices and media
- Networks & the effect of using them
- The effects of using ICT
- ICT applications
- The systems life cycle
- Safety & security
- Audience
- Communication
Practical Computer Applications
- File management
- Images
- Layout
- Styles
- Proofing
- Graphs & charts
- Document production
- Databases
- Presentations
- Spreadsheets
- Website authoring
Course Module Roadmap
| Training Module Pathway | Syllabus Sections Covered | Total Training Commitment |
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| Module 1: Presentation Authoring | Sections 12, 19 | 9 Study Hours 6 Lessons |
| Module 2: Data Analysis | Sections 16, 20 | 12 Study Hours 8 Lessons |
| Module 3: Website Authoring | Sections 12, 21 | 12 Study Hours 8 Lessons |
| Module 4: Data Integration | Sections 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 | 21 Study Hours 14 Lessons |
| Module 5: Computer Systems & Networking | Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10 | 24 Study Hours 16 Lessons |
| Module 6: Application and Effects of ICT | Sections 5, 6, 9, 11 | 21 Study Hours 14 Lessons |
| Module 7: Systems Analysis and Design | Sections 7, 15 | 12 Study Hours 8 Lessons |
Regular Class Schedule
Students can select from several standard repeating time slots tailored for local school terms:
Exam Eligibility & Registration
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1. Examination Eligibility
Students who successfully complete Modules 1–7 will be eligible to sit for the examination in the upcoming session (offered in May/June or October/November). -
2. Exam Preparation
Enhancement courses and mock examinations will be held prior to the official exam series. These sessions are designed to reinforce students' module knowledge and familiarise them with exam patterns. Detailed schedules will be announced later. -
3. Registration
Enrollment details and registration schedules will be announced in due course.
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