IGCSE Economics (Edexcel 4EC1) Online Homeschool Course
HomeMade Education offers a fully online, tutor-led, small group homeschool course for IGCSE Economics, suitable for students aged 12-17
Course Type: Online homeschool course
Level: GCSE / IGCSE
Subject: Economics
Ages: 12–17
Format: “Live” (weekly scheduled real-time lessons) or “Flexible / Recorded” (work at your own pace)
Exam Board: Edexcel
Duration: 1 year (designed to be completed within 1 academic year but can be extended to 2 years, or shortened to less than a year, as needed )
Course Overview
IGCSE Economics is a favourite amongst home educators. This subject is interesting, relevant, and is much more interesting than you might expect at first glance – a fantastic combination of Social Science and Business. This course covers why individuals, business, and Governments make the decisions that they do, when it comes to money, buying and selling. If you wonder about the answers to questions like “Does a minimum wage mean workers are actually better off?”, “Why do all petrol stations on one corner charge the same price for petrol?” or “Is Starbucks good or bad for the world’s economies?” then this course is for you! Economics is a unique subject – a social science with a business and political leaning. This course is designed to give students a sound understanding of economics, and the ability to use knowledge, skills and understanding appropriately in the context of individual countries and the global economy. Economics is a great crossover with business, sociology and global development. Students will learn about monopolies, interest rates, exchange rates, tariffs, unemployment and a variety of key Economic topics highly relevant to their adult lives! Content areas: The Market System; Business Economics; Government and the Economy; The Global Economy.
Learning Objectives: The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Economics qualification enables students to…
– develop an understanding of economic concepts and apply these concepts to real-life situation
– calculate, interpret and evaluate economic data in order to make reasoned arguments and informed judgements
– develop an awareness of economic change and its impact on developing and developed economies
– understand economic issues, problems and possible solutions that affect mixed economies
– participate effectively in society as citizens, producers and consumers
Who This Course Is For
Students aged 12-17 (some learners have started even earlier)
What This Course Includes
All tutor-led courses always: cover the required exam board syllabus; include weekly online tutorials, detailed support materials, tutorials that are recorded and available 24/7 for the duration of the course; weekly assignments (including a wide range of exam questions); personal and detailed homework feedback (including specific advice on improvements/exam skills); weekly online ‘live’ drop-in sessions for learners (just turn up to as many as you need) to discuss any topics/questions/issues; full tutor support. Materials are proprietary and specifically developed solely for our own learners. All courses are taught by subject experts who are current/former home educators, and all courses are designed and created by the person teaching the course.
How the course works
How Online GCSE/IGCSE Courses Work is a document that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page. And for more details about how exactly the “Live” format and “FlexibleTiming/Recorded” format work … see this Formats page. (It may be possible to start with the ‘flexible’ format and then switch to the ‘live’ format if a learner would like to begin before a ‘live’ start date but ‘live’ is their preferred format; do ask for more details).
Course Tutor
This online IGCSE Economics homeschool course is taught by our highly qualified and experienced Arts & Humanities teacher, Kate
Availability/Schedule
“Live” … please see the schedule of ‘live’ course days/times within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page.
“Flexible / Recorded” … work at your own pace
Course Format Options
√ “Live” (weekly scheduled real-time lessons)
√ “Flexible / Recorded” (work at your own pace)
Exam Board & Syllabus
Edexcel IGCSE
Course Fees / Discounts / Payment Plans
This information can all be found within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page
How to Enrol
Please complete the little enrolment form below, or send Kate an email using the details below (in the rare event that your message gets lost in the ether, please do follow up if you haven’t heard back from Kate within 48 hours):
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can my child take the IGCSE exam after completing this course?
A: Yes. This course prepares students for writing the IGCSE Economics exam, at an exam centre local to you (please note that courses do not include exams/exam fees)
Q: What are the course fees?
A: Fees, discounts and payment plans are specified within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page.
Q: What are the ‘live’ courses days and times?
A: The ‘live’ course schedule is within the HomeMadeEducation Guidebook, that can be viewed and downloaded at the top of this main FAQ page.
Q: How do I find/book an exam centre?
A: You can view & download the HomeMadeEducation guide to booking exams here (main FAQ page)
Q: Does the course include exam skills / exam practice?
A: Yes, all tutor-led GCSE/IGCSE courses include weekly assignments that include a wide range of exam questions, which means that students get to practice and develop their exam skills over the full duration of the course
Q: Does the course include tutor support?
A: Yes, the course includes full tutor support which means: regular, detailed, personal feedback on assignments; tutor availability via email for the duration of the course; weekly live drop in “office hours” on zoom
Q: Does the “live” format have opportunities to participate and ask questions?
A: Yes, there are ample opportunities throughout the live tutorials for students to participate and ask questions
Q: Are your class sizes limited?
A: Yes, all class sizes are small and limited in number, to ensure an optimal level of support, personalisation, flexibility and engagement
Q: Does my child have to have their camera and microphone on, to join and participate?
A: No, neither are required for learners; webcams tend to give young people the heebeejeebies and so are not required and participation/questions/quizzes/etc. all use text (not voice) participation by young people
Q: Do you offer 1 to 1 tutoring for this subject?
A: Yes, subject to tutor availability
You can also find answers to other frequently answered questions here, on this main FAQ page
HomeMade Education provides flexible, tutor-led online homeschooling courses for students in the UK and internationally.
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