International GCSE Geography helps you to develop a ‘sense of place’ by looking at the world around you on a local, regional and global scale. You will examine a range of natural and man-made environments, and study some of the processes which affected their development. You will also look at the ways in which people interact with their environment, and the opportunities and challenges and environment can present, thereby gaining a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

• Population and settlement
• The natural environment
• Economic development

International GCSE Geography requires about 130 hours of study. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.

We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed a Geography curriculum such as the International Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.

The International AS & A Level Geography course builds upon skills gained at International GCSE (or equivalent) level study. You will widen your knowledge and understanding of the subject, while developing your investigative abilities and your evaluation and decision-making skills.

The course is wide-ranging and comprises a variety of options. For example, you can study topics such as hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, atmosphere and weather, rocks and weathering, population change and settlement dynamics. The course considers a range of environments, from tropical to arid, and you can also study subjects such as environmental management, global interdependence and economic transition. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)

• Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
• Atmosphere and weather
• Rocks and weathering
• Population
• Migration
• Settlement dynamics

International AS Level Geography requires about 180 hours of study, and International A Level Geography requires about 360 hours of study.

These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject. We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed an International GCSE course in Geography.

Grade B/6 or above in Geography at IGCSE (or equivalent) is required before starting International AS & A Geography. It is also necessary that all A-Level students have IGCSE English Language or the equivalent at Grade C/4 or above.