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IGCSE subjects you can build a teaching career around
Each subject has its own market, students and exam style. Pick yours and see what the career looks like — and the practical certification track inside IG Career.
Sciences & Technology
Chemistry
atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical energetics, organic chemistry and practical analysis
IGCSE 0610Biology
cell biology, human physiology, genetics, ecology and experimental skills
IGCSE 0625Physics
mechanics, thermal physics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics
IGCSE 0653Combined Science
integrated biology, chemistry and physics fundamentals in one syllabus
IGCSE 0478Computer Science
computational thinking, algorithms, programming in pseudocode and Python, and computer systems
IGCSE 0417Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
practical office applications, networks, data handling and the digital world
Mathematics
Languages
Arabic
reading comprehension, directed writing, composition and language accuracy as a first language
IGCSE 0500First Language English
reading analysis, summary, directed and descriptive writing, and language effects
IGCSE 0510English as a Second Language (ESL)
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for academic English
Business & Economics
Humanities & Social Sciences
Geography
population, settlement, natural environments, economic development and fieldwork skills
IGCSE 0470History
20th-century international relations, depth studies and source analysis
IGCSE 0495Sociology
research methods, family, education, crime and social inequality
IGCSE 0680Environmental Management
ecosystems, resource management, sustainability and environmental decision-making
IGCSE 0457Global Perspectives
critical thinking, research, collaboration and evaluating global issues