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IGCSE
Paid flexible online qualification
IGCSE Chemistry
Flexible online Chemistry IGCSE preparation with up to five years of course access. The £399 materials fee does not include the external examination.
Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online course preparation; official examination taken separately
Assessment
Online course activities plus an external IGCSE examination booked separately
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
At a glance
Course details
Delivery
Online course preparation; official examination taken separately
Study pace
Flexible under the provider’s current terms
Assessment
Online course activities plus an external IGCSE examination booked separately
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
IGCSE
Published course option
One IGCSE subject: £399
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
The course has flexible online access, with up to five years of online course access.
Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
One IGCSE subject
£399
Published course materials fee
£50 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £14.55 at 0% interest.
External examination and examination-centre fees are separate.
The £399 fee covers online course materials for one subject. The learner books and pays for the external examination separately.
Examination facts
Which exam board and specification apply?
The September 2026 OBS course list identifies Cambridge as the awarding organisation. Learners must book the matching external Cambridge IGCSE examination through an approved examination centre.
These are broad chemistry-study areas, not a confirmed syllabus.
Atomic structure and bonding
Chemical reactions and calculations
Organic and inorganic chemistry
Experimental skills and data interpretation
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
OBS must confirm the current minimum age, prior-learning expectations and suitability checks for this subject.
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 lessons, learning activities and tutor feedback prepare the learner for an external IGCSE examination.
The external examination is assessed under the examination board and syllabus used for the learner’s examination entry.
The learner books and pays an approved examination centre separately.
Examination-centre availability, deadlines and fees vary by subject and location.
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.
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
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
How much does the Chemistry IGCSE course cost?
OBS publishes the following course fee: One IGCSE subject: £399, with a £50 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £14.55. External examination and examination-centre fees are separate.
Is the examination included?
No. The learner must book the matching IGCSE examination separately through an approved examination centre.
How long can I access the course?
OBS publishes up to five years of course access, allowing learners to study at a flexible pace.
What can I do after an IGCSE?
An IGCSE can support applications for further study. Each school, college or university sets its own subject, grade and admissions requirements.
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.
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