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Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child
Four internationally recognised pathways. One online school built entirely around how your child actually learns.
Which Pathway is Right For You?
Every CGA student studies towards a globally recognised qualification - the difference is which one, and why.
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IGCSE, A Level, AP, or US Diploma: Compare the Pathways
| International GCSEs | International A Levels | US Diploma | Advanced Placement (AP) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Foundation stage for UK & EU bound students | Progression stage, aligned to target university degree | US university targets, portfolio-based applicants | Boosting rigour alongside another pathway |
| Typical age | 14-16 | 16-18 | 13-18 | 16-18 |
| Structure | 5 subjects chosen by the student | 3-4 subjects, building on IGCSE choices | Project-based, portfolio-driven | Individual subject courses |
| Exam style | Pearson Edexcel, online exams | Pearson Edexcel, online exams | Continuous assessment & coursework | College Board AP exams, in-person |
| University recognition | Feeds into A Levels: recognised as UK secondary standard | 160+ countries, standard UK entry requirement | US system; increasingly recognised everywhere | Earn college-level credit |
| Can combine with? | Progres to A Levels | AP | AP | A Levels or US Diploma |
| Learning modes | Group / 1:1 / Flex | Group / 1:1 / Flex | Group / 1:1 / Flex | Group / 1:1 / Flex |
Not Sure Which Fits?
Book a consultation and we'll map it out to your child's age, goals, and target universities.
Choosing at Every Age
Primary (Ages 7-10)
CGA Primary and Emi are two distinct curricula for young learners.
Explore Primary
US Junior High (ages 10-13)
A US-track foundation year, preparing students for the US Diploma pathway ahead.
Explore US Junior HighLower Secondary (ages 10-13)
CGA's own curriculum, developed for students joining the International GCSE pathway.
Explore Lower Secondary
“Things that I enjoy the most about being a CGA student are the harder curriculum. We get to study much harder content than we would if we were studying a New Zealand curriculum.”
— CGA Student, EMMA, New Zealand
Beyond The Core Curriculum
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