At ABC Horizon, we are an official International Exams Center authorized to deliver all Pearson Edexcel qualifications:
GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education.
IGCSE – International GCSE.
AS Level & A Level.
International A Level & International AS Level.
GCE – General Certificate of Education.
These qualifications are among the most recognized British academic certificates, opening doors to top universities in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and many Arab countries.
Overview of the Qualifications
📘 GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Age group: 14–16 years.
Purpose: Completion of compulsory secondary education in the UK.
Subjects: Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, Humanities, and more.
Recognition: Widely accepted in the UK and by some international universities.
Assessment: Final written exams (some subjects include practical components).
🌍 IGCSE (International GCSE) in turkey istanbul
The international version of GCSE.
Targeted at students outside the UK.
Offers more flexibility in subjects and availability.
More globally recognized than the standard GCSE.
Accepted as an alternative to secondary school qualifications in many countries.
📗 AS Level & A Level (UK)
Age group: 16–18 years.
Duration: Typically two years (AS Level in the first year, A Level in the second).
Purpose: Required for entry into UK universities.
Recognition: Globally recognized, especially in the UK, Europe, US, Canada, and Australia.
Assessment: Final exams, with some practical elements in specific subjects.
🌐 International A Level & International AS Level
International version of A Levels.
Available in three sessions per year (January, May/June, October/November).
Offers more flexibility for international students.
Recognized worldwide as a direct pathway to university admission.
🎓 GCE (General Certificate of Education)
The broader framework covering AS and A Levels.
Official terminology used for British secondary school certificates.
✦ Comparison Table
Qualification
Age Group
Sessions per Year
Main Purpose
Recognition
GCSE
14–16 yrs
2 (May/June – Oct/Nov)
End of UK secondary education
UK + some international universities
IGCSE
14–16 yrs
2 (May/June – Oct/Nov)
International secondary certificate
Globally recognized
AS Level
16–17 yrs
2
First year of A Levels
University admission pathway
A Level
16–18 yrs
2
Required for UK universities
Globally recognized
International AS/A Level
16–18 yrs
3 (Jan – May/June – Oct/Nov)
International alternative to A Levels
Globally recognized
📅 Exam Sessions
GCSE, GCE, A Level (UK), IGCSE
Two main sessions each year:
May/June Session (main and largest).
October/November Session (additional for selected subjects).