KS4 curriculum

IGCSE Global Citizenship

Course Aims

This Edexcel IGCSE course aims to enable learners to:

  • introduce key issues and changes affecting societies across the globe and develop students’ understanding of them
  • develop students’ understanding of how communities interact locally, nationally, regionally and globally in response to change
  • develop students’ skills of enquiry, analysis and evaluation of different perspectives in relation to global issues and change
  • enable students to participate in local community activities and understand the impact of these actions in terms of making a difference

Course Structure

Paper 1:

Component code: 4GL1/01

Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes

Availability: June

100 marks

100% of the total International GCSE

Content summary

This paper assesses knowledge and understanding of four key themes relating to global

citizenship studies:

  • Politics and Governance
  • Economic Development and the Environment
  • Culture and Community
  • Technology

These themes are broken down into related subject areas, which enable students to explore a wide range of issues and ideas, with a specific focus on how they interrelate with being an effective citizen.

Things to Know

Course Name: International GCSE Global Citizenship

Course Code: 4GL1

Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel

Examination Type: In-person or online

Course Duration: 2 years

Course Delivery: Online Lessons (live) and access to course materials at all times

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