Palm Global Academy

IGCSE - Year 10 to 11
(Key Stage 4)

At Palm Global Academy, students in Years 10 and 11 follow the IGCSE curriculum from Pearson Edexcel. Designed for learners across the Middle East, our programme is engaging and encourages independent learning, critical thinking, and deeper academic enquiry.

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At a Glance

IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is an internationally recognised qualification and the global equivalent of the GCSE. It is designed to provide students across the Middle East with a strong academic foundation that prepares them for further education and future career pathways.

Students take a core of five International GCSE examination subjects, along with two additional optional subjects from a selected list. This includes a mandatory language choice between Arabic and Urdu, ensuring both academic excellence and regional relevance within the curriculum.

EdExcel approved online centre

Students have the option to take their IGCSE exams securely from home via remote virtual invigilation.

Regular Progress Checks

Regular formative and termly summative assessments to check student’s progress.

Live Online Lessons

Small groups with expert feedback

Years 10 and 11

Ages 14 to 16

The Subjects

Core IGCSE Subjects

  1. 1IGCSE Maths
  2. 2IGCSE English Language
  3. 3IGCSE Biology
  4. 4IGCSE Chemistry
  5. 5IGCSE Physics
  6. 6IGCSE Geography or IGCSE History or IGCSE Business
  7. 7IGCSE Arabic or IGCSE Urdu

Outcomes

As part of the core subjects, students will continue to take Islamic Studies in year 10 and 11. This subject is not externally assessed and is not an IGCSE subject.

Additional subjects

  1. 1IGCSE History
  2. 2IGCSE Physics
  3. 3IGCSE Business
  4. 4IGCSE Economics
  5. 5IGCSE Arabic
  6. 6IGCSE Islamiyat

Additional subjects incur an extra charge per subject for the year. The availability of the additional subjects is dependent on demand and number of students.

How We Teach

Reviews & Testimonials

Hear from our students and parents on their experiences of learning at Palm Global Academy.

The excellent team at PGA show care and attention to detail with our children at the school; and this is what we were looking for in an online school.

Asad Layth

The academic progression of my daughter has way exceeded our expectation. She has made outstanding progress in her subjects in such a short time and this make me really happy.

Faizal Karim

My son was given 1-to-1 attention from his teachers; they know his strengths and weaknesses. This helped him progress in all subjects from term 1 to term 3.

Dr Hasan Aman

I really enjoyed the retreat because I get to see my teachers and was able to hang out with my friends in person – other online schools don’t have this.

Ibraheem Khan

How do we teach?

Lessons at Palm Global Academy are conducted by qualified teachers who are specialists in their subjects. We use state of the art platforms for easy delivery of lessons and provide continuous access to all resources for students. School work and homework is uploaded to an interactive portal which allows instant, dynamic feedback by teachers.

Globally Accredited

Palm Global Academy is a Pearson EdExcel approved online centre, delivering a trusted and globally recognised UK curriculum. Our internationally respected qualifications open doors to future study pathways around the world, giving learners the confidence and preparation they need to succeed.

Assessment & reporting

Ongoing checks for understanding; topic tests and mock papers. Termly reports with targets you can act on; parent meetings as needed

Exams

International students will have two choices (where applicable) when taking their external exams. Take their IGCSE exams with us through the remote virtual exams, allowing them to sit their exams in the comfort of their home. Or register with the British Council close to their place of residence to sit the written IGCSE exams.

What You Need At Home

Reliable computer/laptop with MS Office, suitable internet and optional headset

See Computer Requirements for full specs

Quiet workspace, writing books, appropriate subject-related equipment and the recommended textbooks.

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