Short answer

Singapore mainly uses O-Level, not IGCSE or GCSE. IGCSE is offered in international schools. GCSE is the UK qualification.

Singapore’s main exam

• O-Level (GCE O-Level): Used in government and many private schools
• Set by: Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB)
• Age: Typically 15–16

Where IGCSE fits

• International schools: Many offer Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSE
• Government schools: Use O-Level, not IGCSE

GCSE vs IGCSE

• GCSE: UK qualification; used in UK schools
• IGCSE: International version; used in international schools worldwide
• O-Level: Singapore’s main secondary exam; equivalent in level to both

Practical takeaway

Singapore is primarily O-Level. IGCSE is used in international schools. Both lead to A-Level and university. See what IGCSE is equivalent to in Singapore.

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