Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child

Four internationally recognised pathways. One online school built entirely around how your child actually learns.

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Which Pathway is Right For You?

Every CGA student studies towards a globally recognised qualification - the difference is which one, and why.

IGCSE, A Level, AP, or US Diploma: Compare the Pathways

International GCSEsInternational A LevelsUS DiplomaAdvanced Placement (AP)
Best forFoundation stage for UK & EU bound studentsProgression stage, aligned to target university degreeUS university targets, portfolio-based applicantsBoosting rigour alongside another pathway
Typical age14-1616-1813-1816-18
Structure5 subjects chosen by the student3-4 subjects, building on IGCSE choicesProject-based, portfolio-drivenIndividual subject courses
Exam stylePearson Edexcel, online examsPearson Edexcel, online examsContinuous assessment & courseworkCollege Board AP exams, in-person
University recognitionFeeds into A Levels: recognised as UK secondary standard160+ countries, standard UK entry requirementUS system; increasingly recognised everywhereEarn college-level credit
Can combine with?Progres to A LevelsAPAPA Levels or US Diploma
Learning modesGroup / 1:1 / FlexGroup / 1:1 / FlexGroup / 1:1 / FlexGroup / 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.

US Junior High (ages 10-13)

A US-track foundation year, preparing students for the US Diploma pathway ahead.

Lower Secondary (ages 10-13)

CGA's own curriculum, developed for students joining the International GCSE pathway.

NZ Student Emma

“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

Academic ESOL

Builds the everyday and academic English students need to thrive in English-speaking classrooms - designed to run alongside any CGA curriculum.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Lets students go deep into a single topic of their own choosing, developing the independent research and critical thinking skills universities look for beyond exam results.

Beyond The Core Curriculum

Academic Esol

Builds the everyday and academic English students need to thrive in English-speaking classrooms - designed to run alongside any CGA curriculum.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Lets students go deep into a single topic of their own choosing, developing the independent research and critical thinking skills universities look for beyond exam results.

Frequently Asked Questions