Wolsey Hall is a registered online Cambridge International School.
We offer a wide range of IGCSE courses.
Paper 1
2 hours, (40% of total mark)
Why study Cambridge IGCSE History
In many ways our Cambridge IGCSE History homeschooling course is like studying literature. It’s easy to understand the story of a book as you read it, but it takes deeper thought to understand the themes, characters, symbolism and message of a book. In the same way it takes deeper thought to understand why something has happened in History or why it still affects the world today.
Learning modern history means that your child is learning about events that helped shape the world as we know it – World War One, World War 2, The Cold War and the United Nations. All are relevant now and it’s hard to have an opinion about current events without at least some knowledge of modern history.
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Key topics covered in the course
In addition to a Depth Study on Germany 1918-45, our Cambridge IGCSE History course covers Option B, The 20th century: International Relations since 1919:
· Were the peace treaties of 1919–23 fair?
· To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
· Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
· Who was to blame for the Cold War?
· How effectively did the USA contain the spread of Communism?
· How secure was the USSR’s control over Eastern Europe, 1948–c.1989?
Prior requirements and hours of study
- Previous study: CAIE recommends that learners starting this course should have studied a History curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework such as the Key Stage 3 programme of study within the National Curriculum for England (Years 7-9)
- Your child should allow for up to 150 hours’ study time to complete their Cambridge IGCSE History course plus additional time for completing assignments. This is an approximate figure which depends on their learning abilities and the pace at which they work.
The syllabus and exam
This course is designed to prepare your child for the Cambridge (CAIE) IGCSE History, syllabus 0470 or 0977.
Our course for 2024-26 exams covers: The 20th Century: International Relations since 1919, and a Depth Subject: Germany 1918-45.
The exam comprises three written papers:
Paper 2
1 hour 45 minutes, (30%)
Paper 4
Alternative to Coursework, 1 hour, (30%)
There are Cambridge exam centres in over 150 countries. We can provide details of those most convenient.
All of our IGCSE courses include a number of past exam papers in the final module. These include the most recent paper which can be taken as a mock exam and submitted to your Tutor for assessment and feedback for a modest additional fee.
Course sample
Course Fees
The fee for IGCSE History is £655 via instalments. There is a discount of 5% for payment in full reducing the fee to £615. Read more about our fees and discounts, see what our fees include or use our fee calculator to find out the total cost of the courses you select. If you’re not delighted with your course, let us know within 45 days and we’ll refund your course fee (less the cost of the books).
IGCSE Geography
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IGCSE English Literature
The ability to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of IGCSE English Literature will improve a person’s ability to communicate with others, and stimulate their creativity. Our Cambridge IGCSE English Literature homeschooling course will inspire and challenge your child as they delve deeply into a range of fascinating books and poems.
IGCSE German
Studies have found that speaking a second language, such as German, is a great asset to the cognitive process. Our Cambridge IGCSE German courses will enable your child to immerse themselves in another culture, and of see their own culture from the perspective of another.
IGCSE Latin
Your child will enjoy the challenges that our Cambridge IGCSE Latin homeschooling course offers. Your child will learn about the lifestyle, duties and pastimes of a Roman citizen, as well as about the culture and legacy of the Roman Empire. There is no better way of unlocking the past and using your imagination and creativity.
I have nothing but praise for Wolsey Hall, such a great organisation, very professional but at the same time supportive and friendly. The Student Progress Manager was not only a great support for my son but was always there for me too when I needed advice. Deniz has been studying IGCSE Biology, English Lang, History & Maths.
Jane, IGCSE Parent
UK
You have been most helpful and straightforward to deal with, not every organisation behaves in this way so I would not hesitate to recommend your courses to others. Our son Rupert is doing great in his IGCSE Maths course and we may well add extra courses in time.
Laurie Cannon – IGCSE Parent
UK
Wolsey Hall Oxford’s IGCSE courses are excellent for students who wish to homeschool. The step by step programme of study, with designated textbooks and online resources ensured that my daughter understood the concepts and their application in a logical manner. She also benefitted from completing the assignments and past exam papers. She worked hard… asking questions, getting feedback from her Tutors and sharpening her exam technique. Without the Wolsey Hall Oxford programme, she would not have achieved her fantastic results (six A*’s in her IGCSEs in 2016).
Andrew Yeoh, IGCSE Homschooling Parent
Australia
I really love the way the Wolsey Hall Oxford homeschooling system works. It gives you spare time to focus on the things that are important to you. I really like that whenever we struggled with anything there was a lot of help available and the Tutors are very helpful.
Ame Pretorius – IGCSE Student
Botswana
Contact us
If you’re thinking of enrolling your child at Wolsey Hall Oxford and you’d like to know more about what we do or how to enrol, please get in touch. We’re ready to enrol new students throughout the academic year.