The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the international equivalent of the GCSE examinations in the UK. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an English language-based examination similar to GCSE and is recognised in the United Kingdom as being equivalent to the GCSE for the purposes of recognising prior attainment. It was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations The qualification is globally recognised and opens many doors for students who want to study locally or abroad.