IGCSE ICT tutoring
IGCSE ICT is 60% practical, so marks depend on working accurately in real software against the clock. Our tutors practise each practical skill as well as the theory.
One-to-one from $12 a class ยท billed in USD
Online - Cambridge IGCSE 0417
What every programme includes
- โ ICT theory
- โ Document production
- โ Databases
- โ Presentations
- โ Spreadsheets
- โ Website authoring
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school ยท Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How it is assessed
Under the 2026-2028 syllabus, Paper 1, Theory (1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks), is worth 40%. Paper 2, Document Production, Databases and Presentations, and Component 3, Spreadsheets and Website Authoring, are practical tests of 2 hours 15 minutes and 70 marks each, worth 30% each.
Where marks are lost
Marked papers show the same patterns year after year:
- โ Practical instructions followed loosely
- โ Spreadsheet formulas that are not replicable
- โ Database queries with wrong criteria
- โ Website files that do not link correctly
- โ Theory answers that are too general
Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417 (2026-2028)
| Component | Length | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Theory | 1h 30m | 80 | 40% |
| Paper 2: Documents, Databases, Presentations (practical) | 2h 15m | 70 | 30% |
| Component 3: Spreadsheets, Website Authoring (practical) | 2h 15m | 70 | 30% |
A 10-week plan before the exams
- 1
Weeks 1-2
A full past paper from your series, marked against the mark scheme.
- 2
Weeks 3-6
The weakest topics retaught with questions in the board's style.
- 3
Weeks 7-8
Exam technique: command words, timing and answer structure.
- 4
Weeks 9-10
Timed full papers and review of every lost mark.
Tutors for this programme
Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science ยท A-Level Physics ยท NAPLAN
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IYAMAH SUNDAY EMMANUEL
Bachelors of Science in Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University
15 yrs experience
GCSE ยท A-Level ยท 11+
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What IGCSE tutoring costs in Dubai
In-home IGCSE tutors in Dubai
AED 100-250 an hour
Source: EdFlik: IGCSE tuition in Dubai, 2026 parent guideIB, IGCSE and A-Level specialists in Dubai
AED 200-450+ an hour
Source: Bestimate: tutoring costs in Dubai, 2026EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From $12 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
How much of IGCSE ICT is practical?๏ผ
60%: two practical tests of 30% each, plus a 40% theory paper.
Can practical skills be taught online?๏ผ
Yes, with screen sharing and practice files in the same software the school uses.
What is in the theory paper?๏ผ
Questions on all sections of the subject content.
How long are the practical tests?๏ผ
2 hours 15 minutes each.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.
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