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  "topic": "igcse-vs-ib-schools-india",
  "question": "What is the difference between IGCSE and IB schools in India?",
  "short_answer": "IGCSE (Cambridge International) is a curriculum for grades 6–10 followed by A-Levels for 11–12, run by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). IB (International Baccalaureate) is a K-12 framework with four programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), run by the IB Organisation, Geneva. Both are recognised by Indian universities via AIU equivalence.",
  "answer_md": "Both curricula are globally recognised, but they differ in structure and pedagogy.\n\n## Curriculum\n\n- **IGCSE + A-Level:** Subject-focused, exam-driven, more familiar to Indian parents transitioning from CBSE/ICSE.\n- **IB (PYP/MYP/DP):** Inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, includes CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge.\n\n## For teachers\n\n- **IGCSE roles:** Subject-specialist, similar to CBSE PGT but with Cambridge exam board training.\n- **IB roles:** Require conceptual and inquiry-based teaching. IB workshops (Cat 1) recommended.\n\n## Salary in India\n\nBoth pay significantly above CBSE. IB DP teachers typically earn slightly more than IGCSE/A-Level teachers because DP training is more intensive.\n\n## Concentration\n\n- **IGCSE:** Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune.\n- **IB:** Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad.",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.ibo.org/",
      "title": "IB Organisation"
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      "url": "https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/",
      "title": "Cambridge Assessment International"
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  "citation": "What is the difference between IGCSE and IB schools in India? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/igcse-vs-ib-schools-india",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:39:12.680554+00:00"
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