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IGCSE Maths, without the careless marks.

Most IGCSE Maths marks are lost to algebra slips, missing working and misread questions, not to topics a student has never seen. Those habits can be fixed well before the exam.

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In short. Arche Academy International teaches IGCSE Mathematics for Cambridge (0580) and Pearson Edexcel (4MA1), at both tiers. Groups of five near Kovan MRT, Singapore are from S$125 per 2-hour lesson; one-to-one lessons on Zoom for students overseas, including in Hong Kong and the UAE, are from US$140.

Every lesson is taught by the founder, Glen Teo. Students heading for the IB Diploma get the algebra that IB Maths will assume. Also taught: IGCSE Physics and IGCSE Chemistry.

The exam

Two boards, two different exams.

Your child’s school decides the board. The papers below are what they will sit.

Cambridge 0580, CorePaper 1 (no calculator) and Paper 3 (calculator), 1 hour 30 minutes and 80 marks each. Core is capped at grade C.
Cambridge 0580, ExtendedPaper 2 (no calculator) and Paper 4 (calculator), 2 hours and 100 marks each. Needed for grades A* and A.
Since 2025Cambridge sets one paper without a calculator at each tier, so written arithmetic and fractions now count for half the grade.
Edexcel 4MA1Foundation or Higher tier, two papers of 2 hours and 100 marks each, calculator allowed on both. Graded 9 to 1.

The subject

Where the marks actually go.

Content gaps exist, but they are rarely the main problem. These are.

We focus on

  • Algebra: factorising, rearranging and algebraic fractions
  • Working the mark scheme can credit, not just a final answer
  • Accuracy without a calculator (Cambridge Papers 1 and 2)
  • Multi-step problems written in words
  • Choosing the right tier, which we advise on after the diagnostic

Included at every level

  • Free 30-minute diagnostic before anything is booked
  • A plan worked back from the exam date
  • Past papers from recent series, marked with written feedback
  • Written progress updates to parents
  • Five to a class in Kovan, or one to one online

Questions

What parents ask.

Should my child sit Core or Extended (Foundation or Higher)?
Extended (Cambridge) or Higher (Edexcel) is needed for the top grades. Cambridge Core is capped at grade C and Edexcel Foundation at grade 5. We recommend a tier after the diagnostic, based on the papers your child can do now and the time left.
What changed in Cambridge IGCSE Maths from 2025?
Each tier now has one paper without a calculator (Paper 1 for Core, Paper 2 for Extended) and one with (Papers 3 and 4). The non-calculator paper is half the grade, so arithmetic and fraction fluency matter more than they used to.
Is IGCSE Maths enough preparation for IB Maths?
It covers the foundations, but IB Maths Analysis and Approaches assumes fluent algebra from the first week. We teach IGCSE with that in mind. Our guide to IB Maths AA vs AI explains the choice that comes next.
Do you teach IGCSE Maths online for students in Hong Kong or the UAE?
Yes, one to one on Zoom, at 8pm on school nights in Hong Kong and between 4pm and 8pm in the UAE.
How much does IGCSE Maths tuition cost?
Group classes in Kovan, Singapore are from S$125 per 2-hour lesson, five students maximum. One-to-one lessons online are from US$140 per 2-hour lesson. Full terms are on the fees page.

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