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Global & IGCSE pathway

A British education that travels with your family.

Recognised International GCSEs from Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel, using the same syllabuses followed in schools around the world.

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‘Global’, made practical

What we handle for families abroad.

International GCSEs are recognised the world over. We handle what makes it work day to day.

Recognised

Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSEs, recognised worldwide.

Time zones

We publish every lesson time in UK time.

Exam centres

We help you register and sit exams at an approved centre in your country.

Continuity

The same school and the same teachers if you move country.

Sitting exams abroad

How International GCSE exams work, wherever you are.

Teaching is online and live. Exams are sat in person at an approved centre near you. We guide families through each step.

01
Choose your subjects & boards
We confirm the Cambridge / Edexcel pathway for your child.
02
Find a local exam centre
We help you identify an approved centre in your country.
03
Register for the sitting
Guidance on entries, deadlines and what the centre needs.
04
Prepare & sit
Revision intensives online, exams in person, results recognised worldwide.
Where Al-Birr fits

Built for Muslim and expatriate families worldwide.

The IGCSE pathway is especially relevant where families value a British education and a credible Islamic environment together.

Gulf

For families who want British qualifications and a strong Islamic ethos, with time zones that align well with UK-morning teaching.

Europe & UK

A structured, values-led alternative to local provision, with continuity for families who move within the region.

Africa & Asia

Access to a professionally run British education and a globally recognised qualification, wherever exam centres are available.

Availability depends on time-zone fit and local exam-centre access. We will confirm the practicalities for your country.

Wherever you are

Let's make ‘global’ practical for your family.

Tell us where you are based and we will talk through time zones, exam centres and the pathway for your child.

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