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Which IGCSE English fits your child?

Parent and student comparing English workbooks.

Answer ten quick questions to see which English course may suit your child. Use the result to start a talk with the school.

1. What year is your child in? Year 9 or below Year 10 Year 11

2. How comfortable is your child writing an extended piece in English under time? Very comfortable Fairly comfortable Still building confidence

3. Is English one of the main languages spoken at home? Yes, mainly English A mix Mostly another language

4. How does your child handle reading an unfamiliar text? Reads closely and picks up detail Gets the gist, misses some detail Finds it hard going

5. How accurate is your child's spelling, grammar and punctuation? Very accurate Mostly accurate Frequent slips

6. Does your child enjoy reading novels, plays or poems? Yes, a keen reader Sometimes Rarely

7. Does the school currently enter students for First Language English or ESL? First Language ESL Not sure

8. How confident is your child speaking English in a discussion? Very confident Okay one-to-one Nervous / hesitant

9. Is your child a private candidate or homeschooled? Yes No, at school Not sure yet

10. Is your child considering taking Literature as a separate option? Yes Maybe No

How to read your result

The suggestion names the course most worth discussing with your child's school. It looks at how comfortable they are reading and writing English, whether English is a main language at home, and whether they enjoy reading. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a decision. The school enters the student. A one-hour paid trial is the surest way to check the fit.

Quiz FAQs

Does this quiz decide which IGCSE English my child takes?

No. It suggests which course to talk about with the school: First Language, ESL or Literature. The school enters the student. We are happy to talk it through with you.

Is it a diagnosis or a score?

Neither. It reads your answers and names the course most worth discussing. It also says if Literature is worth a look. There is no grade, no percentage and no pass or fail.

What should I do with the result?

Send it to us on WhatsApp. We will suggest a teacher, confirm the rate and arrange a one-hour paid trial. The trial shows whether the fit is right.

The result is a starting point. A teacher can confirm the right qualification for your child in a paid one-hour trial.

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You may also find skills guides and qualifications we teach useful. Next, visit our original practice tasks to put the result to work. Our IGCSE English tuition page explains how lessons run. When you are ready, the paid one-hour trial is the first step.

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