International GCSE Geography
Studying GCSE Geography isn’t just about memorising facts; it’s about understanding the world and how it’s changing. This course covers both physical and human geography, diving into topics like rivers, urban environments and global issues, all while developing your skills in real-world geography. You’ll learn how to think critically and reflect on the world’s challenges, from climate change to urbanisation. There’s also the chance to get involved in fieldwork that takes you outside the classroom. This qualification develops your understanding of the world around you, leaving you ready to tackle the big issues facing our planet and appreciate the incredible diversity of our world.
Key Information
What you’ll study
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
| Qualification | International GCSE Geography |
| Exam board | Edexcel |
| Exams available | November and June |
Online school, full time or individual courses
| Course length | 2 years |
| Weekly study time | 2 x 45-minute live lessons, 3 x 30-minute self-study lessons, 1 x 30-minute teacher-marked homework |
| Class size | Maximum 12 |
| Course start | September |
Individual Tutoring
| Recommended | Approximately 100 x 45-minute individual tutoring lessons, 170 x 30-minute self-study lessons, 45 x 30-minute teacher-marked homework. Pace and level of commitment determined by individual needs. |
| Course start | Flexible |
Unit 1: Physical Geography
- River environments
- Hazardous environments
including fieldwork from one of these topics.
Unit 2: Human Geography
- Economic activity and energy
- Urban environments
including fieldwork from one of these topics.
- Global issues:
Globalisation and migration.
For more information take a look at the Edexcel International GCSE Geography Specification: click here
- A pass in the Highgrove Online School admissions test for English, Science and Maths
International Modular GCSE
| 2 Exams | |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: | Physical Geography (70 minutes). 40% of the total International GCSE. |
| Unit 2: | Human Geography (105 minutes). 60% of the total International GCSE. |
Progression
Geography is one of our non-compulsory GCSE subjects. Pupils gaining a 7 or above in GCSE Geography will be eligible to study Geography at A level.
We also offer the following GCSEs
Our core GSCE subjects are taught in group classes via a combination of interactive self-study lessons and live lessons led by an expert teacher:
Additional GCSEs subjects are available via our tutoring programme, including: