Online IGCSE tutors in the UK
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and Cambridge IGCSE (Cambridge International Education). Classes in UK time (GMT/BST).
Online IGCSE tutors for students in the UK, including home-educated students and private candidates taking Cambridge IGCSE or Pearson Edexcel International GCSE. Tutors teach to the exact syllabus code, such as 0580 or 4MA1, plan around exam-centre entries, and run live one-to-one or small-group classes in UK time.
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IGCSE in the UK: key facts
| Who takes IGCSE in the UK | Students at some independent schools, and private candidates such as home-educated, self-taught and privately tutored students (JCQ: private candidates) |
|---|---|
| Private candidates | Enter through an approved centre that accepts them; JCQ lists around 190 centres that have confirmed they do (JCQ: private candidates) |
| Fees and deadlines | Set by each centre, which also handles entries and access arrangements (JCQ: private candidates) |
| Exam-only syllabuses | Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 are assessed by written papers only (Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (4MA1)) |
| Next Cambridge IGCSE results | November 2026 series: 14 January 2027 (Cambridge International: exam results information) |
| Local time | UK time (GMT, or BST in summer); Pakistan is five hours ahead in winter, four in summer (GOV.UK: when do the clocks change?) |
| Class timezone | UK time (GMT/BST) |
| Fees shown in | GBP (switchable) |
| IGCSE subject experts |
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Which IGCSE boards do schools in the UK use?
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
Graded 9 to 1, like UK GCSEs, with Foundation and Higher tiers in subjects such as Mathematics A (4MA1). Many subjects are assessed by written exams only, which suits private candidates, with a main May/June series and a smaller November series.
Cambridge IGCSE (Cambridge International Education)
Graded A* to G on most syllabuses (some 9 to 1), with Core and Extended routes. Cambridge says private candidates should find a centre that accepts them and register and pay through that centre.
When are IGCSE exams for students in the UK?
| Session | What applies in the UK |
|---|---|
| May/June series | The main series for both boards. Centres set their own internal entry deadlines, often months earlier, so contact a centre in the autumn before. |
| November series | Cambridge runs a full October/November series and Pearson a smaller November series, useful for resits or spreading subjects. Cambridge IGCSE results for November 2026 are due on 14 January 2027. |
Where do students in the UK sit IGCSE exams?
Private candidates in the UK take exams at an approved school or college without being enrolled there. JCQ's search tool lists around 190 centres that have confirmed they accept private candidates, and the list is updated each December or January.
Each centre sets its own fees, internal deadlines and required information, and you make your entries through the centre. Arrange any access arrangements, such as extra time, with the centre when you enter.
For subjects with coursework, practicals or speaking components, check whether the centre will accept and submit that work for a private candidate before you choose the syllabus.
Why do home-educated students in the UK choose IGCSE?
Home-educated students in the UK take exams as private candidates at an approved centre, and JCQ notes that some GCSE subjects include non-exam assessment that a centre must agree to supervise. Many International GCSE and IGCSE syllabuses, such as Edexcel 4MA1 and Cambridge 0580 Mathematics, are assessed by written papers only, which makes them simpler for private candidates to enter.
Our tutors teach the whole course, from the first topic to full past papers, so a home-educated student can follow a structured two-year plan in each subject.
Can home-educated students study online during the school day?
Yes. Because our tutors are four or five hours ahead of the UK, morning and early-afternoon UK slots are available, which suits home-educated students who prefer to study in the day. We can build a weekly timetable across several IGCSE subjects.
Which IGCSE subjects do we teach students in the UK?
IGCSE Maths
0580. Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE Add Maths
0606. Cambridge (CAIE)
IGCSE Physics
0625. Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE Chemistry
0620. Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE Biology
0610. Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE English
0500. Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE Computer Science
0478. Cambridge (CAIE)
IGCSE Economics
0455. Cambridge (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel
What times are online IGCSE classes in the UK?
Classes run in UK time, usually between about 4pm and 9pm on weekdays and from morning to early afternoon at weekends, and home-educated students can also book daytime slots. Pakistan is five hours ahead in winter and four in summer, so daytime UK lessons suit our tutors well.
Daylight saving changes in March and October shift the gap with Pakistan by an hour; we confirm every class in UK time.
We teach online only. Parents can join any lesson.
Weekdays after school
4pm to 9pm UK time (GMT) is 9pm to 2am in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.
Weekends
9am to 6pm UK time (GMT) is 2pm to 11pm in Pakistan (GMT+5), when many of our tutors teach.
Times shown for the current season. Daylight-saving changes can shift the difference by an hour; we confirm every slot in your local time.
How much does IGCSE tutoring cost in GBP?
Prices shown in British pounds
- Recommended
One-to-one
Fully personalised to your child
GBP 22 / class
- 60-minute live classes at times you choose
- A plan built from a diagnostic of your child's gaps
- Past-paper practice marked against the mark scheme
- Progress notes for parents
Small group
Up to 6 students, 8 live classes a month
GBP 6 / class
- 75-minute live classes, 8 per month
- Taught to your exam board and syllabus code
- Weekly past-paper questions with feedback
- Class recordings and notes
Intensive exam prep
12 one-to-one classes a month before exams
GBP 20 / class
- Three 60-minute classes a week
- Timed past papers and full mock exams
- Topic-by-topic weak-spot drills
- Pack discount of 10% applied
Prices are per class unless shown per month: one-to-one classes are 60 minutes and group classes 75 minutes. Your trial class is free and doesn't turn into a paid plan by itself. Pricing FAQ
IGCSE questions from families in the UK
Do you tutor home-educated students for IGCSE in the UK?
Yes, we tutor home-educated students and private candidates across the UK for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and Cambridge IGCSE, live online. Tutors can teach the full course or focus on exam preparation, and daytime UK slots are available. Tell us the board and syllabus code, and your first class is free.
How do private candidates sit IGCSE exams in the UK?
Private candidates enter through an approved school or college that accepts them, and pay that centre's fees. JCQ's search tool lists around 190 centres that have confirmed they accept private candidates. Contact centres early, because each sets its own internal deadlines, fees and rules for coursework and practicals.
Should my home-educated child take Edexcel or Cambridge IGCSE?
Choose the board your nearest accepting exam centre offers, then the syllabus with the fewest non-exam components. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE is graded 9 to 1 like UK GCSEs, and many of its subjects are exam-only. Cambridge offers a full November series for resits. A tutor can compare the papers with you.
Who are the best online IGCSE tutors in the UK?
The best online IGCSE tutor for a UK student has taught the exact board and syllabus code your child will sit, uses official past papers and mark schemes, understands how private-candidate entries work and offers a trial class. Compare two or three tutors on the same topic before you commit.
How much does an online IGCSE tutor cost in the UK?
Our IGCSE fees for the UK are shown in GBP on this page and on our pricing page, with one-to-one and small-group options. IGCSE is priced at our core tier. Exam-centre fees for private candidates are separate and set by each centre. Your first class is free.
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Official sources
- JCQ: private candidates
- Cambridge International: private candidates
- Cambridge International: how to register as a private candidate
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (4MA1)
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
- Pearson Edexcel: International GCSE November series
- Cambridge International: exam results information
- GOV.UK: when do the clocks change?
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