Year 10 — Year 11 · Ages 14–16

Key Stage 4 Cambridge IGCSE

A two-year programme that builds the academic foundation, study habits and confidence students need for A-Levels, the TSI Diploma and the world’s top universities.
Programme
IGCSE · 2026–28

Overview

Year 10 and Year 11 are collectively referred to as Key Stage 4 (KS4). This is when students follow the two-year Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education programme (IGCSE). Studying IGCSEs prepares students for their A-levels or TSI Diploma in Years 12-13, opening doors to the world’s top universities.

Our small class sizes ensure that TSI students receive personalised guidance from our highly qualified teachers during the entire IGCSE programme. 

2 yrs

Programme length

8

Subjects per student

Small

Class sizes

Understanding the IGCSE Curriculum

Year 10 and Year 11 are collectively referred to as Key Stage 4 (KS4). This is when students follow the two-year Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education programme (IGCSE). Studying IGCSEs prepares students for their A-levels or TSI Diploma in Years 12-13, opening doors to the world’s top universities.

Our small class sizes ensure that TSI students receive personalised guidance from our highly qualified teachers throughout the entire IGCSE programme.

Programme Structure

The TSI IGCSE
programme for 2026–28

Compulsory · Examined

Core academic subjects

Compulsory · Non-Examined

Whole-child enrichment

In addition to the compulsory subjects, every student chooses six subject options from the list below — building a personalised pathway suited to their strengths and ambitions.

Subject Options

Choose six from a
curriculum built for ambition.

Subjects are predominantly Cambridge IGCSE, with selected AQA GCSE specifications where they best serve our students.

Cambridge IGCSE . 0400

Art & Design
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE · 0610

Biology
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE · 0450

Business Studies
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE · 0620

Chemistry
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0478

Computer Science
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0455

Economics
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0500

English — First Language
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0510

English as a Second Language
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0549

Hindi as a Second Language
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0547

Chinese (Mandarin) — Foreign Language
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0580

Mathematics
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0606

Additional Mathematics

Cambridge IGCSE . 0413

Physical Education
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0625

Physics
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 8182

Psychology
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 8683

Panjabi
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0471

Travel and Tourism
Specification

Cambridge IGCSE . 0518

Thai — First Language
Specification

Subject option blocks are confirmed each April for the forthcoming year.  Please find more information in our 2026–28 IGCSE Programme Guide:

Next Step

Request more information about our IGCSE programme.

To join the TSI community and enrol in our Cambridge IGCSE programme, complete our enquiry form or arrange a personal campus tour. It’s the first step on your child’s IGCSE and A-Level journey.

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