Cambridge IGCSE Geography
Why Study Cambridge IGCSE Geography
Despite living in an increasingly manufactured world, we will forever rely on the environment. Whether it is in our ability to grow crops, our capability to stock-pile water or our power to pre-empt natural disasters, the study of our environment and the geography of the planet plays a vital role. By studying the patterns of our planet we may be able to predict potential hazards in the future and therefore help to implement precautions to avoid the effects of climate change.
Our Cambridge IGCSE Geography homeschooling course will help your child to:
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of current events from their local area to a global one
- Investigate the earth and its peoples
- Study the features of the earth – such as mountains, rivers and seas – and how they were formed
- Develop a range of useful skills such as map reading, data collection, ICT and problem solving
- Gain an understanding and appreciation of the cultures and backgrounds of people from all over the world
For more details see IGCSE Exam Information and take a look at our latest Exam Results.
Key topics covered in the course
- Population and settlement including structure, migration, service provision and urbanisation.
- The natural environment including earthquakes and volcanoes, rivers, coasts, weather, climate and vegetation.
- Economic development including different levels, globalisation, food production, industry, tourism, energy, water, environmental risks.
Prior Requirements/Hours of Study
- The Cambridge IGCSE course assumes that our young learners will have studied Geography from the English National Curriculum (Years 7 – 9) or an equivalent national educational framework. However, we always welcome enquiries from mature students who may have alternative experiences.
- Your child should allow for up to 150 hours’ study time to complete their Cambridge IGCSE Geography 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.
- We offer Study Skills Sessions for those students who need some extra help managing their studies.
The Syllabus And Exam
The course will prepare your child for the Cambridge (CAIE) IGCSE Geography, syllabus 0460 or 0976.
The exam comprises three written papers:
Paper 1: Geographical Themes: 1 hour and 45 mins (45% of total mark)
Paper 2: Geographical Skills: 1 hour and 30 mins (27.5%)
Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework: 1 hour and 30 mins (27.5%)
There are Cambridge exam centres in over 150 countries. We can provide details of those most convenient.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge IGCSE Geography is £495 via instalments (initial payment of £103 and 8 monthly instalments of £49). There is a discount of 5% for payment in full reducing the fee to £470.
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Meet our IGCSE Geography Tutors
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Rosie Milne
I have always been fascinated with the changing human interactions with the natural world. I look forward to sharing my passion for Geography and supporting you through your course.
BSc, PGCE Subject: Geography View Profile -
Claire Burns
I delight in helping people to reach their full potential, and I am always happy to help. I am approachable and friendly, and I look forward to helping you.
BSc, PGCE Subject: Environmental Management, Geography View Profile -
Nicola Waring
I am approachable and always happy to advise and keep explaining things until you understand. With hard work, tenacity and resilience you will succeed in acheiving your goals.
BA, PGCE Subject: Geography & Maths View Profile -
H. Clements-Wheeler
I look forward to enthusing about Geography with you. No matter what question you have just drop me an email and I will do all I can to help. I am also an experienced teacher of deaf children.
BA, MSc, PGCE, MA Ed Subject: Geography & Environmental Management View Profile -
Becky Shaw Simms
To me, Geography is a vitally important study of "who and what is where and why?" It bridges the sciences and the humanities brilliantly and I believe it has something to interest everyone.
MA (Oxon) Subject: Geography View Profile -
Carol Carter
Geography and Environmental Management are such important subjects, especially today! They teach us what the world we live in is like, how it came to be this way and what it may look like in the future.
BSc, PGCE Subject: Geography & Environmental Management View Profile
Dr Rose Haque, Homeschooling Parent, Malaysia
The Tutor support is excellent. The Tutors are very patient and though Aesyah is struggling a little in her subjects the Tutors try very hard to help. I would recommend Wolsey Hall to parents who care, not only about grades but about the study experience as a whole. Students receive the respect they deserve and they get the encouragement to move forward despite sometimes having difficulties.
