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Current controlled listing International GCSE

Paid flexible online qualification

IGCSE Business Studies

Online preparation for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Business 4BS1. OBS currently includes Business within a four-subject package published at £1,500; the official examination and centre fees are separate.

Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online course preparation; official examination taken separately
Assessment
Online learning activities plus the separate Pearson Edexcel 4BS1 examination

Decision clarity

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The course, qualification and fee fields shown here have passed the current RSG release checks. Provider decisions and final terms still need confirming before enrolment.

Controlled information

Confirmed on this page

Delivery
Online course preparation; official examination taken separately
Study pace
Flexible under the provider’s current terms
Assessment
Online learning activities plus the separate Pearson Edexcel 4BS1 examination
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
International GCSE
Published course option
Four-subject IGCSE package: £1,500

Before you commit

To be confirmed

  • The provider must confirm current entry eligibility and any evidence required for this exact route.
  • Confirm the final payable total, payment timetable, cancellation terms and any mandatory third-party charges before payment.
  • Confirm the current start arrangement and platform access period, including whether confirm the current access period with obs still applies.
  • A receiving university, employer, professional body or other organisation makes its own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

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These totals follow the controlled provider record used for this page. Confirm the final written terms before paying.

Four-subject IGCSE package

£1,500

Published package price

Ask RSG to confirm whether the provider currently offers an instalment option and the exact payment schedule.

The official OBS Business IGCSE page publishes £1,500 for access to English, Physics, Mathematics and Business Studies course materials. The Pearson Edexcel 4BS1 examination is booked separately and examination-centre fees are not included.

Course decision guide

Is this the right route for you?

Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.

This route may suit you if

  • Learners preparing for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Business specification 4BS1.
  • Students who want structured online Business preparation and can arrange an approved examination centre separately.
  • Learners building school-level knowledge before later Level 3 business study.

Compare another route first if

  • You expect the course price to include examination entry, centre booking or centre fees.
  • You already hold suitable school-level preparation and need a regulated Level 3 business qualification instead.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

Business Studies Level 3

Choose Business Studies Level 3 if you are ready for post-school Level 3 study rather than International GCSE examination preparation. Compare course details

Alternative route

Level 3 Business Management

Choose Business Management Level 3 for a larger management-focused diploma covering people, customer service, finance and marketing. Compare course details

Examination facts

Which official examination does this prepare you for?

The online learning service and the official examination are separate. Passing the course materials alone does not award the International GCSE.

International GCSE

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business

Exam awarding organisation
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification number
4BS1
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Provider learning modules

The current OBS page publishes five learning modules. These are provider learning sections, while Pearson controls the official examination specification.

  1. The Business Environment
  2. Human Resources and Training
  3. Business Performance
  4. Marketing and Advertisement
  5. Production

Practical requirements

What you need and how the course is assessed.

Entry requirements

  • The current OBS Business IGCSE page states that learners are normally aged 14 or above and that no previous qualification is required for that course.
  • Learners and parents should check whether the selected examination centre accepts private candidates for the exact board, specification and required components.
  • The examination centre sets registration deadlines, identity requirements, fees and local availability.
  • Online Business School makes the final course-enrolment decision.

Assessment in practice

  • Online module assessments and tutor feedback are preparation activities and do not replace the official examination.
  • The current provider page identifies the official route as Pearson Edexcel 4BS1.
  • The learner normally books and pays an examination centre separately.
  • A centre may decline private candidates or may not offer every board, subject or component.

Further study

Progression depends on the official result

A successfully awarded International GCSE may support applications for suitable further study, including Level 3 or A-level routes. The receiving school, college, university or employer decides whether the subject, grade and exam specification meet its requirements.

Move to Level 3 study

An awarded International GCSE may support applications for suitable Level 3 routes, subject to required grades and admissions rules.

Use the result in applications

A receiving institution may consider the subject and grade, but it decides whether 4BS1 meets its specific entry requirement.

Included support

Current benefits shown for this route

Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.

Online course materials

OBS describes online learning materials and past-paper support for its current IGCSE offer. Confirm the exact resources supplied for the selected subject.

Conditions apply

Tutor support

The current OBS Business IGCSE page describes tutor support. Confirm the contact format, availability and whether it applies to every selected subject.

Conditions apply

Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

Open each question to review the controlled answer. Ask RSG to confirm provider terms that may have changed.

Is this subject sold individually?

OBS currently identifies this subject within a £1,500 four-subject package. An individual purchase price has not been confirmed, so RSG will ask OBS to confirm the current option before enrolment.

Are examination fees included?

The current OBS Business IGCSE page states that examination fees are paid separately to the selected centre. RSG applies that warning across the preview until OBS confirms the exact terms for each subject.

Will completing the online modules give me an IGCSE certificate?

No. The online modules prepare you for study. The certificate depends on registering for and passing the correct official examination through a suitable centre.

Can RSG guarantee an examination centre or grade?

No. RSG can provide general signposting, but centres decide availability and registration, while the awarding body controls assessment and results.

What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?

Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.

How is IGCSE Business different from Business Studies Level 3?

IGCSE Business is school-level preparation for the Pearson Edexcel 4BS1 examination. Business Studies Level 3 is a separate regulated diploma with academic and business units assessed through assignments.

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