Benefits

Do you want qualifications that can open doors around the world?

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International General Certificate of Education (IGCE) examinations are the world’s most popular international qualifications for 14  to 16 year-olds.  They are your gateway to higher education or professional studies in your home country or overseas. They can help you:

  • get a place at college or university at home or abroad
  • find better career opportunities
  • develop skills that help you lead a more successful life. 

The British Council helps more than two million people take international exams every year. We can offer you support and guidance – from choosing subjects to exam registration.