The IGCSE Chemistry Online course with Learn Now follows the Pearson Edexcel (4CH1) specification and is equivalent to the qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college. Once completed, you will be able to progress onto A Levels, an Apprenticeship or Level 3 Vocational Course.
This course would suit adult learners returning to education, students resitting exams or studying alongside other commitments, and learners who are home educated.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry can be taken anywhere within the world. Pearson Edexcel centres for examinations are situated internationally including the UK.
Please note that the Pearson Edexcel specification is 100% exam based. You will not be required to find a centre who will submit a non-examined assessment (NEA) as the course will be assessed solely through written examination at your chosen exam centre.
Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £295
Enrol Anytime | Enrolment Fee £295
This syllabus will allow you to learn about unifying patterns and themes of chemistry.
You will acquire knowledge and understanding of chemical facts, concepts and principles and develop a logical approach to problem solving in a wider context. Grades 9-1 are available
There are four modules you will need to cover.
IGCSE Chemistry could lead on to further study in Chemistry at A-level or other science-related subjects or more vocationally-related courses.
There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course. This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.
Our enrolment fee includes:
The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an Edexcel approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
IGCSE Exams
There are two exams for the full IGCSE qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:
Paper 1 – 2 hour
Paper 2 – 1 hour 15 min
On successful completion of all your exams for the International GCSE Chemistry Online Course, you will be awarded the following qualification:
International GCSE Chemistry with Edexcel
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If you have never covered chemistry in the past, you may find the start of the course challenging, however we will begin by building a foundation in atomic structure, bonding, reactions and calculations. This will then lead onto plenty of practise in preparation for your exams.
You will not be required to purchase any books with this course. We automatically include logins to our online e-Library which includes access to eBooks such as:
International GCSE Chemistry Book (Hodder Education) – Graham Hill, Robet Wensley
Not see the book you are looking for? Ask us and we will let you know if we have it!
For Chemistry, you will be carrying out calculations such as moles and concentrations. You will also need to interpret graphs and analyse data. IGCSE Maths can strengthen this area of your knowledge and support scientific notation.
Looking further ahead at career options, Chemistry, Physics and Maths are strong combinations for engineering whereas Chemistry, Biology and Geography can help with Applied Sciences.
GCSEs form a natural progression onto A Levels, however you may also want to consider some other options too. You could look into a Level 3 apprenticeship which would allow you to earn whilst you learn. Popular apprenticeships would include Laboratory Technician or Manufacturing Technician.
If you are based outside the UK, IGCSEs are widely recognised by top Science Universities such as Princeton, ETH Zurich and the University of Tokyo.
The Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry course can be taken worldwide including the UK. Content within the specification is adapted for international learners and the qualification is comparable to UK GCSE standards.
You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete the course much sooner if you need to. Exams for this subject fall in May/June and October/November each year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for. We have more information on exam timetables here.
The International GCSE is taken worldwide rather than just within the UK. It is equivalent to a GCSE but is often 100% exam based. See our article IGCSE vs GCSE for more information.
