Computer Science IGCSE (9-1) – LearnOnline

There are no formal entry requirements for this IGCSE Computer Science course.

• 24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
• All learning documentation (including text books)
• Dedicated course tutor
• Tutor-marked assignments feedback
• Up to 24 months priority tutor support
• Two tutor-marked past papers

The most important part of your online IGCSE Computer Science LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught IGCSE Computer Science in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 24 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your IGCSE Computer Science course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science (4CP0/01)

This paper will primarily assess knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of computer science, including some coverage of how these principles are applied when solving problems that relate to a particular situation.

This paper will assess all topics.

• Understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work; ability to interpret, amend and create algorithms.
• Understanding the requirements for writing program code.
• Understanding how to develop program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms.
• Understanding of binary representation, data representation, data storage and compression, and encryption.
• Understanding of components of computer systems; ability to construct truth tables, produce logic statements and read and interpret pseudocode.
• Understanding of computer networks, the internet and the world wide web.
• Awareness of emerging trends in computing technologies, the impact of computing on individuals, society and the environment, including ethical, legal and ownership issues

80 marks
2 hour– written paper
50% of of Computer Science IGCSE
Available: June 

Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking (4CP0/02)

This paper will primarily assess the practical application of computational thinking, whereby learners will create, use and adapt existing algorithms to solve problems in a particular situation. This paper will also test students’ knowledge and understanding of the topics.

This paper will draw on:

• Understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work; ability to interpret, amend and create algorithms
• Developing and testing program code and constructs, data types, structures, input/output, operators and subprograms
• Connecting and using data sources when developing program code
• Understanding of binary representation, data representation, data storage and compression, and encryption
• Ability to construct truth tables, produce logic statements and read and interpret pseudocode

80 marks
3 hours – practical examination (task-based questions will be carried out using a computer system under supervision.
50% of Computer Science IGCSE
Available: June 

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams (exams  are not included in the course fees).

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