British expat families
Living abroad but want your child to stay on the UK pathway? Our IGCSE programme keeps them aligned with British peers, wherever the family lives.
Cambridge IGCSE · Year 10–11 · Ages 14–16
Cambridge IGCSE, taught live online.
Eighteen Cambridge IGCSE subjects, taught in real time by UK-qualified teachers. Every lesson recorded.
- Subjects
- 18
- Fees
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- Start
- Oct–May
- Format
- Live
01Subjects
Eighteen Cambridge IGCSEs, grouped for clarity.
Most pupils take five to seven subjects — three core, two to four electives. Click any subject to see the syllabus and example lessons.
Core5 subjects
Sciences4 subjects
Languages4 subjects
Humanities3 subjects
Commerce2 subjects
02Who it's for
What is an online school? Who is it for?
An online school is a real school — live lessons, real teachers, real classmates — joined from home. Most of our IGCSE pupils fall into one of these groups; if you recognise yourselves, our programme will likely fit.
Home-educating families
If you home-educate, IGCSE adds the structure and recognised qualification — without taking the day-to-day teaching away from you.
International students
Cambridge IGCSE is accepted in 160+ countries and by every major university — a passport-grade qualification, recognised everywhere.
Pupils who need flexibility
For elite athletes, performing artists, and pupils with health needs — a real school that fits around the things their week already requires.
03What it is
The world's most popular international qualification.
The IGCSE is the international cousin of the British GCSE — sat by 14 to 16-year-olds in 160+ countries, and accepted everywhere a GCSE is.
Awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education — the exam board, not by us.
Taught in over 10,000 schools across 160+ countries.
Excellent preparation for A-Levels and the IB Diploma.
Same qualification whether studied online or in person.
04How you'll learn
Six things every Richmond IGCSE pupil gets.
Live teaching is the heart of it — but there is more, and we think it matters. Here is the full picture.
Live, interactive classes
Real-time teaching with a UK-qualified teacher — questions, discussion, and immediate feedback.
Recorded for revision
Every lesson is recorded so pupils can rewatch any moment of explanation — never as a substitute for being there.
A personal tutor
Each pupil gets a named tutor who knows their work and monitors progress throughout the year.
AI study companion
A patient, syllabus-aligned AI tutor — available at midnight, on weekends, and whenever a question can't wait until Monday.
Official Cambridge exams
Our exam coordinator arranges exam booking at Cambridge exam centres. The certificate is identical.
Termly progress reports
Termly reports, parent consultations, and predicted-grade tracking. No surprises in August.
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About our fees
We offer several fee packages with different levels of commitment, designed to suit most circumstances. Most families choose to pay in instalments, spreading the cost across the year.
View FeesFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know — if you can't find your answer here, get in touch with our admissions team.
Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds. It is developed and awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education — our pupils sit the official exams at approved exam centres and receive their certificate from Cambridge, exactly as pupils in UK schools do.
Most students take between 5 and 7 subjects. We recommend at least 3 core subjects — English Language, Mathematics, and a Science — plus 2 to 4 elective subjects based on your child's interests and future goals. Our advisors will help you choose the best combination.
All lessons are delivered live online via small-group interactive classes with specialist UK teachers. Students join scheduled sessions from anywhere in the world. Every lesson is also recorded so students can revisit content at any time.
There are no formal entry requirements for most IGCSE subjects. Students are typically aged 14–16, though we welcome mature learners too. We conduct a brief assessment to ensure each student is placed at the right level.
We offer several fee packages with different levels of commitment, and most families choose to pay in instalments. You can see the full fee structure on our Fees page at richmondonlineschool.com/our-fees, or contact our admissions team for a personalised quote.
Students sit official Cambridge examinations at approved exam centres worldwide. We help families locate their nearest centre and manage the registration process. The qualifications awarded are identical to those from any UK school.
Yes, we offer flexible start dates throughout the academic year. Our team will assess your child's current level and create a tailored plan to help them catch up and integrate smoothly into their classes.
Every student is assigned a personal tutor who monitors their progress. They also have access to recorded lessons, an AI study assistant available 24/7, and regular parent consultation sessions to keep the whole family informed.