Cambridge IGCSE
IGCSE tutor in Bali: Cambridge IGCSE tutoring, Core and Extended
IGCSE tutoring matched to your child’s exam board, syllabus and Core or Extended pathway. Subject teaching, past-paper practice and feedback at home or in your villa help students prepare with a clear plan.
What an IGCSE tutor in Bali focuses on
An IGCSE tutor Bali placement is built around written examinations. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is usually taken between ages 14 and 16, and the paper itself, not only the subject, is something to prepare for.
That is the opposite of IB Diploma sessions on our IB hub, which spend hours on criteria, internal assessments and the extended essay. Here the centre of gravity is syllabus content, tier entry and mark-scheme technique for the June or November series.
Families come for three common reasons: gaps after a curriculum move; marks lost to command words and timing; or a Core versus Extended entry that needs honest preparation behind it.
Core versus Extended papers
Many IGCSE subjects, including mathematics and the sciences, are examined at two tiers. The Core tier covers foundational syllabus content and targets grades C to G: a Core candidate cannot be awarded above a C. The Extended tier includes everything in Core plus harder material, and is graded A* to E (A* to G in some subjects). Some zones use a 9 to 1 scale; the principle is the same.
The school makes the entry, normally with your input. The choice sets the grade ceiling and the post-16 route: A-Level and IB Higher Level courses assume Extended-level content, so a student who may continue a subject should usually sit Extended in it.
We help students secure Core, stretch into Extended, or prepare for a tier move when the school agrees. The tier decision itself belongs to you and the school.
| Core | Extended | |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Foundational syllabus content | All Core content plus additional, harder material |
| Grades available | C to G | A* to E (A* to G in some subjects) |
| Grade ceiling | C is the maximum | A* is the maximum |
| Typically suits | Students building secure foundations | Students aiming for top grades or post-16 study in the subject |
Subjects we cover
We match tutors across the main IGCSE subjects: mathematics, English, the sciences (biology, chemistry and physics, taught separately at this level), humanities and languages. Availability varies by subject and season, so tell us the exact syllabus code if you know it.
Some students also work towards Cambridge ICE, the group award for seven or more IGCSEs across five subject groups. Because ICE Distinction needs grade A or better in five subjects, and Core entries cannot award an A, tier choices matter here too.
Exam technique and past-paper practice
Cambridge runs two exam series each year, in June and November. June series exams sit in May and June with results in August; the November series runs in October and November with results in mid-January. We plan backwards from the series your child is sitting.
Preparation means timed past papers marked against the real mark schemes. Students learn where marks live: the command word, the marks on offer, and the working examiners are instructed to reward. Year-round IGCSE syllabus teaching lives on this page; short, date-driven intensives sit on our exam preparation page.
How we assess the student
Assessment starts with evidence you already have: recent reports, marked tests and exercise books, where you can share them. The first sessions add short diagnostic tasks across topics the current year assumes, worked together rather than sat alone.
Afterwards you receive a written summary: strengths, gaps and the goals we propose. Formal written assessments are available as a separate service, quoted before booking.
Lesson structure and parent reporting
A typical hour opens with short recall, because knowledge that is not revisited fades before the exam. The tutor then teaches one idea, works examples alongside your child, and hands the pen over. Your child should be doing more than listening for most of the hour.
Between sessions, homework is short and marked. You receive a written note after every session, and a fuller progress summary every four weeks against the goals agreed at the start. If progress stalls, we change the approach, the pace or the tutor.
From IGCSE to A-Level or the IB Diploma
IGCSE is a bridge. Students heading for A-Level need Extended-level depth in their chosen subjects. Students heading for the IB Diploma need strong coursework habits alongside exam craft. We plan with the destination in view; our A-Level and IB pages describe the next stage.
Check the syllabus code and examination year
Start with the exact qualification and awarding body. Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE are different qualifications. Within Cambridge, confirm the subject code, examination year, grading scale and any Core or Extended entry. The school can confirm details if the student does not have them.
Use the current subject syllabus to check the required topics and assessment components. Cambridge’s official subject directory links to syllabus information and supporting materials. A familiar subject name does not guarantee that an older paper or a different course covers the same requirements.
Turn a marked paper into a useful tutoring brief
Pick a few questions that represent the difficulty, keeping the question, answer and working together. Note whether the student misunderstood the topic, misread the instruction, missed a method mark or ran out of time. These are discussion categories, not a diagnosis or a prediction of an examination grade.
An illustrative brief could be: “Mathematics, current Extended entry, difficulty setting up algebra from word problems.” That gives a clearer starting point than “needs exam help”. Agree the next task to practise and revisit it independently before increasing the number of papers.
Rates
School-age IGCSE tutoring uses Standard at IDR 500,000 per hour. Specialist briefs may use Master at IDR 1,000,000; Advanced is the company-training tier. Your written quote confirms travel arrangements and any additional cost for your address. The exact rate is confirmed in writing before the first session. See the pricing guide.
Next step
Send four lines on WhatsApp: year group, school, subjects and area. We reply within one working day. After the discovery call, we confirm tutor availability and the expected time for your written profile. If the first session is not right, tell us within 48 hours and we refund that session in full.
Explore the learning skill in more detail
These practical guides offer examples you can discuss with your child or bring to a conversation about support.
Frequently asked questions
How can a tutor help my child move from Core to Extended?
It is a common brief. We close the content gaps and build the technique Extended papers demand. The school decides the entry; we work alongside your child’s teacher. Subject depth often sits on maths tutoring or English tutoring.
Which exam boards do you cover for IGCSE?
Most Bali IGCSE students sit Cambridge (CAIE) papers. If your child takes Edexcel International GCSE or another board, tell us at enquiry and we confirm tutor availability before proposing anyone.
When should exam preparation start for IGCSE?
For most students, steady support from the start of Year 11 beats a short sprint. If the exam is close, tell us the date and the series, June or November, and we say honestly what the remaining time allows.
How do you mark past papers?
Timed papers are marked against the criteria the board actually uses, with an honest note on where marks were lost: command words, method or timing.
How does the June or November series change preparation?
The syllabus content is the same; the calendar is not. Tell us the series and the entry subjects so we map gaps and past-paper practice to the weeks you actually have.
Can IGCSE sessions run online?
Online sessions work well for older students and for weeks when your family travels. Online rates are on the pricing guide.
What if the tutor is not the right fit?
Tell us. We change the plan or the tutor. That is part of how we run the placement. First-session terms are in the refund policy.
What does IGCSE tutoring cost?
Sessions follow the published tiers on the pricing guide. Your written quote confirms travel arrangements and any additional cost for your address. The exact rate is confirmed in writing before the first session.
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