aims of the course

Cambridge IGCSE History offers the opportunity to study world history from the nineteenth century to the beginning of the twenty-first century. It encourages learners to raise questions and to develop historical knowledge and understanding, deploying historical skills to provide explanations. Learners will explore history from a diversity of perspectives, including social, economic, cultural, and political, and are given the opportunity to:

Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for learning about and understanding the past.

Explore historical concepts such as cause and consequence, change and continuity, and similarity and difference.

Appreciate historical evidence and how to use it.

Gain a greater understanding of international issues and inter-relationships.

Learn how to present clear, logical arguments.