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What is the IGCSE Curriculum?

A Parent & Teacher Guide from Elimuhub Education Hub – Opening January 2026 in Eastleigh, Nairobi

Asalaam Alaikum and Karibu sana!

At Elimuhub, we are building a brand-new British-curriculum (Cambridge IGCSE) school right in the heart of Eastleigh. Many parents and teachers have been asking us:
“What exactly is IGCSE, and why is it the best choice for my child or my teaching career?”

Here is everything you need to know in simple, clear terms.

What Does IGCSE Stand For?

International General Certificate of Secondary Education
→ A world-famous qualification designed and examined by Cambridge University, UK
→ Taken by students aged 14–16 (Year 10 & 11) in over 160 countries

Why Thousands of Nairobi Parents Are Choosing IGCSE

Benefit for Your ChildExplanation
Direct entry to top universities worldwideUK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE accept IGCSE + A-Level with no foundation year
Develops real skills, not just exam-passingCritical thinking, research, practical experiments, presentations
Amazing English fluencyAll subjects (except languages) taught and examined in English
Freedom to choose subjects the child lovesNo forced “Group 1, 2, 3” like 8-4-4 — students follow their strengths
Practical science & ICT that universities love20–30 % of Science marks come from experiments done in school

How the Cambridge Pathway Works at Elimuhub

StageYear GroupAgeQualification at the End
PrimaryYear 1–65–11Cambridge Primary + Checkpoint (Year 6)
Lower SecondaryYear 7–911–14Cambridge Checkpoint exams (Year 9)
Upper SecondaryYear 10–1114–16Cambridge IGCSE (7–10 subjects)
AdvancedYear 12–1316–18Cambridge AS & A-Level → university

Subjects We Will Offer at Elimuhub (from Year 1 all the way to IGCSE)

Core Subjects (everyone takes)
→ English, Mathematics, Co-ordinated Sciences (Physics + Chemistry + Biology)

Wide Choice of Electives (students choose according to interest & career dreams)
→ ICT, Business Studies, Accounting, Economics
→ Geography, History, Global Perspectives, Sociology
→ French, Arabic, Kiswahili
→ Art & Design, Music, P.E., Enterprise

IGCSE vs 8-4-4 – Quick Comparison

Feature8-4-4 (KCSE)Cambridge IGCSE
Teaching styleMostly theory & memorisationPractical, projects, research
Science practicalsVery few20–30 % of total marks
Subject choiceFixed groupsAlmost 100 % free choice
Final examsEnd of Year 12End of Year 11 (earlier university path)
Global recognitionMostly East Africa160+ countries + top universities

We Are Building Something Special in Eastleigh

  • Affordable British education in the heart of the community
  • Strong Islamic values combined with world-class academics
  • Modern science labs, ICT suite, art room, and library from Day 1
  • Small classes (max 25 students)
  • Free Cambridge teacher training for all our staff

We Are Hiring FOUNDING TEACHERS Right Now!

Be part of creating history with us.

Available positions (TSC-registered teachers only):

  • School Principal (preferably Muslim lady)
  • Class Teachers – Years 1–4 (2 posts)
  • Subject Teachers – Years 5–10 (2 posts)

Deadline: Sunday 14th December 2025

Apply in 60 seconds (choose your preferred method):

Google Form → https://forms.gle/9fTSsvN8ZM4ReejY6

WhatsApp (instant) → https://wa.me/254731838387?text=Asalaam%20Alaikum%2C%20I%20want%20to%20apply%20for%20Elimuhub%20Founding%20Staff%20position

Places are strictly limited — only founding team members will shape the future of hundreds of children.

For enquiries or school visits:
Call/WhatsApp: +254 731 838 387
Email: elimuhubconsultant@gmail.com

Together, let us raise the next generation of confident, skilled, and principled Muslim leaders — ready for Kenya and the world!

Jazakumullah khairan
Elimuhub Education Hub
Eastleigh, Nairobi
Opening January 2026 InshaAllah

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