Description
This IGCSE ICT Course will enable students to:
- acquire and apply ICT skills, knowledge and understanding in a range of contexts
- develop ICT-based solutions to address challenges and solve problems
- develop an understanding of ICT systems
- develop an understanding and awareness of current and emerging technologies
- develop an awareness of the legal, social, ethical and environmental consequences of the use of ICT systems for individuals, organisations and society
- recognise potential risks when using ICT and develop safe, secure and responsible practice.
Support
The course will be delivered online including Tutor Support for two years. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor and you must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.
Throughout your course, you'll have the support of a Tutor to guide you. Additionally, you can reach out to the Student Support Team for help with any other questions you may have. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. You will also have access to a range of online resources.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an approved centre when an examination forms part of the course. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
Differences between Cambridge and Edexcel Exam boards.
Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSEs are international qualifications. Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSEs can be taken worldwide including the United Kingdom. Both exam boards offer a similar specification however different courses can have a different structure. Both the Cambridge and Edexcel courses are full International GCSE qualifications.
Fees
Course fees for payment in full include:
- Assessment and feedback on all assignments.
- Access to your personal Tutor via our online portal.
- Access to a range of online resources, student materials, assessments, assignments, eBooks etc
- Practice exam papers to prepare you for the real thing.
- Tutor references and predicted grades once a satisfactory amount of work has been completed.
- Help finding an exam centre for you to sit your exam
Cambridge (2022)
Cambridge Course Code(s):
IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (ICT) (9-1): 0983
IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (ICT): 0417
(Please note, there is no difference in the course teachings for the two specifications, there only difference is the grade you will receive once you have taken the exams. 0983 is graded 9-1, 9 being the highest while 0417 is graded A* to G, A* being the highest.)
Cambridge Exams: June & November
Cambridge Study Hours: 130 Hours
Specification for 2022 – Modules
- Types and components of computer systems
- Input and output devices
- Storage devices and media
- Networks and the effects of using them
- The effects of using IT
- ICT applications
- The systems life cycle
- Safety and security
- Audience
- Communication
- File management
- Images
- Layout
- Styles
- Proofing
- Graphs and charts
- Document production
- Data manipulation
- Presentations
- Data analysis
- Website authoring
Exam Papers:
Paper 1: Theory
Written examination: 2 hours
Availability: June and October
Assessment overview: Questions will be based on sections 1–21 of the subject content.
100 marks
40% of grade
Paper 2: Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations
Practical test: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability: June and October
Assessment overview: assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 17, 18 and 19 of the subject content
Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16.
80 marks
30% of grade
Paper 3- Data Analysis and Website Authoring
Practical test: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability: June and October
Assessment overview: Assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 20 and 21 of the subject content
Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16/
80 marks
30% of grade
Cambridge (from 2023)
Cambridge Course Code(s):
IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (ICT) (9-1): 0983
IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (ICT): 0417
(Please note, there is no difference in the course teachings for the two specifications, there only difference is the grade you will receive once you have taken the exams. 0983 is graded 9-1, 9 being the highest while 0417 is graded A* to G, A* being the highest.)
Cambridge Exams: June & November
Cambridge Study Hours: 130 Hours
Specification for 2023, 2024 and 2025 – Modules
- Types and components of computer systems
- Input and output devices
- Storage devices and media
- Networks and the effects of using them
- The effects of using IT
- ICT applications
- The systems life cycle
- Safety and security
- Audience
- 10.Communication
- File management
- Images
- Layout
- 14.Styles
- Proofing
- Graphs and charts
- Document production
- Databases
- Presentations
- Spreadsheets
- 21.Website authoring
Exam Papers:
Paper 1: Theory
Written examination 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability: June and October
Assessment overview: Questions will be based on sections 1–21 of the subject content.
80 marks
40% of grade
Paper 2: Document Production, Databases and Presentations
Practical test: 2 hours 15 minutes
Availability: June and October
Assessment overview: assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 17, 18 and 19 of the subject content
Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16.
70 marks
30% of grade
Paper 3- Data Analysis and Website Authoring
Practical test: 2 hours 15 minutes
Availability: June and October
Assessment overview: Assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 20 and 21 of the subject content
Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16/
70 marks
30% of grade
Edexcel
Edexcel Course Code(s): 4IT1
Edexcel Exams: January and June
Edexcel Study Hours: 130 Hours
Edexcel Modules
1.Digital Devices
- Types of digital devices
- Features of digital devices
- Software
- Types of peripheral devices- input and output
- Types of peripheral devices- storage
- Memory
- Processors
- ICT systems to meet specified needs
2.Connectivity
- Types of digital communications
- Factors influencing the choice of digital communication in a network
- Requirements for connecting to a network
- Benefits of using a LAN/hone network
- Securing data on a network, including the internet
3.Operating Online
- Potential risks to data and personal information when information is transmitted and stored digitally
- Impacts of the internet on individuals
- Online working from home
- Impact of the internet on organisations
- Impact of the internet on society
- Types of online communities
- Use of online communities
- Implications of the use of digital technologies
- Availability of information online and the use of online information
4.Online Goods and Services
- Types of services
- Impact of online services
- Online software
5. Applying Information and Communication Technology
- Software applications
- Data and information
- Using software applications
- Reviewing outcomes
6.Software Skills
- Word processing
- Database management
- Spreadsheet
- Web authoring
- Presentation
- Graphics
- File management
Exam Papers
Paper 1: Written paper
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability: June
Assessment overview: Comprises a mixture of multiple-choice, short- and long-answer questions.
100 marks
50% of the total international GCSE
Paper 2: Practical paper
Practical examination: 3 hours
Availability: June only
Assessment overview: Assessed through a three hour practical examination which covers applying information and Communication Technology and Software Skills.
100 marks
50% of the total International GCSE
