IGCSE 历史
CAIE 0470
IGCSE 历史 14-16 岁，Core Content（1919 年以来国际关系）+ Depth Study 四选一，无 Core/Extended 分档，A-Level/IB 衔接课程。
IGCSE History is the international GCSE History course for students aged 14-16, preparing students for A-Level History, IB History and humanities pathways. It comprises a Core Content (International Relations since 1919) and one Depth Study (Germany 1918-45, Russia 1905-41, USA 1919-41, or China 1930-90). It develops source analysis, causation, change and continuity, and interpretation skills. There is no Core/Extended tier; all candidates sit the same papers.
| Board (考试局) | CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) |
| CAIE Code (代码) | 0470 (A*-G) / 0977 (9-1) |
| Duration (学制) | Usually 2 years (Year 10-11) |
| Grading (评分) | 0470: A*-G · 0977: 9-1 |
| Core / Extended Tiers (分档) | No Core/Extended tier · single common paper |
| Exam Structure (CAIE) | Paper 1 + Paper 2 + (Component 3 or Paper 4) |
| Core Content | 6 themes on 20th-century International Relations (since 1919) |
| Depth Study | Choose one from Germany / Russia / USA / China |
Core Content - 20th-century International Relations (since 1919)
Depth Study (choose one of four)
0470 不设 Core/Extended 分档，难度由题型与评估深度区分，Paper 2 史源分析要求最高。
ExtNote: IGCSE History (0470 / 0977) has no Core/Extended tier; all candidates sit the same Paper 1, Paper 2 and Component 3 (or Paper 4), graded A*-G or 9-1. Difficulty gradients reflect question type and assessment depth rather than tiering.
Specifically: Paper 1 is structured questions (causation, impact and significance essays); Paper 2 is source-based analysis (a prescribed topic announced annually, requiring source-value analysis, cross-corroboration and refutation), carrying the highest evaluative demand; Component 3 / Paper 4 covers Depth Study extended writing. Topic tags here reflect relative difficulty: Core Content 1-2 are basic narrative and causal analysis (core), while 3-6 and all Depth Studies involve more complex causal argument and interpretation (ext).
| Paper 1 | Structured Questions · 2h · 60 marks · 40% |
| Paper 2 | Historical Source Investigation · 2h · 50 marks · 33% |
| Component 3 | Coursework · 1500-2000 words · 40 marks · 27% |
| Paper 4 | Alternative to Coursework · 1h · 40 marks · 27% |
Note: All candidates sit Paper 1+2 and choose either Component 3 or Paper 4 for Depth Study assessment. Paper 2's prescribed topic (drawn from one of the 6 Core Content themes) is announced annually.
衔接 A-Level History 9484/9389、IB History，政治/国际关系/法律/新闻建议 A*/9。
IGCSE History is the standard preparation for A-Level History (CAIE 9484 / 9389), IB History HL/SL and humanities pathways (politics, international relations, law, journalism). After completing IGCSE History, students progress directly to A-Level AS; those with a solid foundation in source analysis, causation and interpretation transition more smoothly to A-Level broader time periods (medieval, early modern, modern), thematic comparative history and independent coursework. For students applying to history, politics, law, international relations or journalism, an A* or 9 in IGCSE History is recommended.