Information Communication Technology

Subject Leader: Mr Usman Ali

Examination board: IGCSE Cambridge, CIE0983

Course Content

ICT is a 2-year course with the final examination taking place at the end of the course.

This course provides learners with the ability to understand the rapid change of ICT in a technology-based world

and the impact ICT has on the world.

Students will develop:

• an understanding of the basic components, use and application of different ICT systems and networks

• the skills to analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems

• the skills to understand the impact of current and new technologies on methods of working in the outside world

• the ability to recognise potential risks when using ICT, and use safe, secure and responsible practice.

How will you be assessed? 

Paper 1 – Theory:

Written paper, 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks

Weighting 40%

Paper 2 – Document Production, Databases and Presentations:

Practical test, 2 hours 15 minutes, 70 marks

Weighting 30%

Paper 3 – Spreadsheets and Website Authoring:

Practical test, 2 hours 15 minutes, 70 marks

Weighting 30%

Key Skills:

The students learn:

• problem-solving

• critical thinking

• digital literacy

Careers:

ICT IGCSE can help prepare for careers in Marketing, Web Development, Cybersecurity and Digital Media amongst many others.