Maths IGCSE Course

The Maths IGCSE Course gently guides the student through basic mathematical skills, progressing on to more advanced material as the students skills and abilities develop.

This home study course covers the intermediate tier and students have an optional section for the Higher Tier so you can choose which tier would be most suitable. The course also includes free access to Twig educational videos and the course will refer to specific videos to support your learning and offer greater context to your studies.

The course enables students to:

• Develop their knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques.
• Acquire a foundation of mathematical skills for further study in the subject or related areas.
• Enjoy using and applying mathematical techniques and concepts, and become confident to use mathematics to solve problems.
• Appreciate the importance of mathematics in society, employment and study.

The course consists of twelve modules with fifty-two lessons in total which have twelve tutor marked assignments (TMAs) which include 2 practice exam assignments.

The Maths IGCSE course is designed to prepare students for the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1) Specification for examination in May/June 2026.

Please Note: The closing date for learners aiming for Summer 2026 exams is 15 November 2025.

The course covers both the foundation and higher tier levels and it is a personal choice which you decide to complete. You only need to decide which tier to choose when you arrange your exams, and this can be discussed with your tutor as you progress with your studies. Some students may only need to obtain a Grade 4 or 5 if they are progressing onto a further education course, in which case you would probably be best sitting the foundation papers while some courses such as a Maths A Level may only accept students if they have completed the IGCSE at higher tier.

The assessment for both the foundation and higher tier levels are by two written examinations. 

• Paper 1 - Maths 1 (2 Hours) is 50% of the total marks. The paper is a written paper (with calculator)
• Paper 2 - Maths 2 (2 Hours) is 50% of the total marks. The paper is a written paper (with calculator)

There are no prerequisites for starting this course. We don’t recommend that you should study more than 5 GCSE or IGCSE courses at any one time.

Please Note: We cannot accept students who are under 16 years old on this course. All applications are subject to acceptance from our course advisory team.

The Maths IGCSE Home Study Course covers both the Foundation and Higher Tier syllabus so students can choose which exam they want to take.

The course is Divided into Twelve Modules Containing 52 Lessons:

As part of this ocurse you will also receive access to Twig resources as part of your course materials. Twig is an award-winning international resource of educational films, and gives you access to three-minute films for Science, as well as worksheets, lesson plans, quizzes and diagrams. To access the Twig resources, you will need an email account, internet access and a password which will be supplied to you after enrolment.

The Maths IGCSE course contains a number of tests and activities so no additional reading is required. If students feel further reading or practice is required then additional recommended reading is detailed within the course.

The course materials are supplied in a hard-copy format (paper-based) and learners can also receive access to the course notes online through a course portal at no additional charge. 

Learners often find hard-copy materials easier to work through and bookmark but the online access allows additional features such as direct links to YouTube Videos and online quizzes so having both versions available allows the learner the convenience and flexibility of both options. 

There are a set number of tutor-marked assignments (TMA's) in every course. These are designed to help the student to consolidate their learning and prepare for examinations.

Students will be supported until the Summer 2026 examination window. Every student will have access to a course tutor with whom they should keep in regular contact. All tutors are fully qualified experienced teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. Most work from home and are able to offer flexible contact times. The tutor will contact students with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. They will also let the student know the best ways and times they can be contacted.

There is no limit on how often you can contact a tutor. The advice and encouragement that tutors provide is an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Email or Post. All tutors have a Freephone 0800 telephone number and most will have Skype capabilities. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.

All Pearson Edexcel specification IGCSE Exams must be taken at a registered examination centre as a private candidate in a registered school or college. Most IGCSE examination centres in the UK will be independent or private schools who are offering that specification. Pearson Edexcel IGCSE exams can also be sat in over 150 countries through International Schools or British Consulates. 

An Examinations Officer can assist any registered student with finding possible centres and dealing with coursework forms, but we do not book exams on behalf of students and it is the students responsibility to find a suitable exam centre and to book their own exams. 

Students are contacted at the appropriate time prior to their examination window and advised to start arranging their examinations.

You can research and contact possible exam centres prior to enrolment by visiting the Pearson Edexcel page for private candidates which will provide a search facility for possible centres in the UK.

Examination Dates and fees:

IGCSE exams are available in a Summer examination window (May/June) and some subjects are also available in a November examination window. Examination fees need to be paid direct to your chosen exam centre. Prices for exams will vary depending on the exam centre's administration costs.

Each IGCSE Course will take approximately 200 hours of study to complete. You can sign up for a course at any time although course tutors set closing dates for students aiming for each examination window.

Please Note - The latest examination window that we can currently accept learners aiming towards is Summer 2026:

• The closing date for learners aiming towards November 2025 examinations will be 12 June 2025.
• The closing date for learners aiming towards Summer 2026 examinations will be 15 November 2025.

The closing dates are set by tutors based on when they think it is reasonable for learners to be aiming for a particular examination window whilst taking into consideration the impact on student support.

Please Note: German IGCSE, Spanish IGCSE and Science (Single Award) IGCSE are not currently available in the November examination window.

• Summer 2025 Exam Timetable
• Summer 2026 Exam Timetable (Not Yet Available)
• Information for Private Candidates
• Booking GCSE and IGCSE Exams
• The New GCSE and IGCSE Grading System
• What is the difference between GCSE and IGCSE

Predicted grades without a reference are available free of charge on request. If applying to a college or other further education establishment and you require a refernce with predicted grades then this is available at an additional cost of £45.00. A course advisor will discuss your predicted grades and progress with each individual tutor and put together a comprehensive reference that can be sent on your behalf. 

Please Note: Students need to have completed a minimum of four assignments per subject in order for us to have something to base our reference/prediction on.