iGCSE Computer Science
Course Overview
We cover the new 9-1 syllabus!
We cover Cambridge CIE syllabus Ref 0984, both for exams taken 2023-2025 and the new syaalbus covering exams taken 2026-2028.
You’ll work through each section, with interactive lessons and tutor-led exercises along the way, as well as our practical lessons and live drop-in sessions.
Each main topic is tested with a quiz and each main subject area ends with a written test which you will receive feedback on from your tutor.
Exam practice and past papers will also be completed with feedback given.
Exams:
Exams must be booked and paid for separately at an exam centre near you – we will help you arrange this. The price of exams depends upon the centre chosen and this cost is not included in the price of our course (you should allow for around £200-300 per iGCSE course).
Paper 1 : Computer Systems. 75 marks. 50% of your overall score. 1 hr 45 minute written exam. Short answer and structured questions. No calculators allowed.
Paper 2: Algorithms and Programming. 75 marks. 50% of your overall score. 1 hr 45 minute written exam. Short answer, structured questions and a scenerio-based question. No calculators allowed.
Course designed to be studied at home
The iGCSE course is the exact equivalent of the GCSE course, but is designed to be studied at home with programming principal theory being tested as opposed to classroom-based programming exercises.
This typically makes studying Computer Science outside the classroom difficult, but our unique partnership with STEM Kits by Post, which allows you to learn on computer elements sent to you to experiment with at home, led by your online tutor, means that these concepts are much easier understood – that’s what is unique about our course!
Course Contents
Computer Systems
| Unit | Subject* |
| 1 | Data Representation. |
| 2 | Data Transmission. |
| 3 | Hardware. |
| 4 | Software. |
| 5 | The Internet and its uses. |
| 6 | Emerging Technologies |
Algorithms. Programming and Logic
| Subject |
|---|
| Algorithmic Design and problem solving |
| Programming |
| Databases |
| Boolean logic |
INCLUDED Do-at-Home Practical Kits
Binary and Hexadecimal
- Build electronic Binary circuits, including 7 segment displays
- Explore Hexadecimal and its use in HTNL websites
LOGIC
- Build electonic circuits to better understand NOT, AND, OR and other operators
- Hands-on practical experience gained
- See computing in action
Arduino Microcontroller
- Build, Program, and Use your own microcontroller computer
- Create and program circuits to explore programming concepts
- Links directly to the programming sectino of the iGCSE
Key Information
| Awards | iGCSE |
| Mode of Study | Full Time. Approximately 130 hours of guided study. |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Location | Home Studied with at-home practicals |
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry qualifications but a basic understanding of computers is expected. Our course is designed for students 14+ and usually takes 1-2 years, with exams taken in May/June. You can start the course at any time in the year and work at your own pace with encouragement from your tutor.
Price : £699
including VAT, named tutor access, live online drop-in sessions, STEM kits by Post experiment boxes sent direct to your home.
Full 2 year access to course materials/tutor (can be extended at an additional cost if necessary).
Course fees DO NOT include exam fees which must be paid directly to your exam centre.
OR, sign-up for BOTH our iGCSE Combined Science and iGCSE Computer Science courses to study both subjects in parallel for the discounted price of just £1299.00. Click here for this limited time offer.
You’ll be taken to our Stripe online payment gateway where your payment will be processed.
You’ll be sent access instructions and contact details for your tutor within 48 hours and can start the course as soon as you like after that point.
When you reach specified points in the course, you’ll be sent relevent STEM Kits by Post to help with your programming understanding.
REMEMBER, our prices include not only all course materials in an engaging interactive format, access to a dedicated and named tutor, live drop-in sessions if you need extra help, marking and feedback on your work, live parent termly report sessions, but ALSO, STEM kits sent to your home address at regular points in your course for you to carry-out your own practicals to enhance your learning! No other iGCSE tutoring company offers this!