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IGCSE Economics
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Master Edexcel (4EC1) and Cambridge (0455/0987) Economics with Apeiron’s expert tutors, data‑response mastery, and proven track record of A*/A grades.

98%
A*–B pass rate (2024)

12+
years of exam expertise

Why Apeiron for IGCSE Economics?

We don’t just teach the syllabus – we build confident, analytical economists who excel in exams and beyond.

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Specialist Economics Tutors

All our Economics teachers hold degrees in Economics or Finance and have 5+ years of IGCSE exam experience.

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Data‑Response Mastery

We focus on the hardest exam skill – analysing real‑world data, graphs, and case studies. Step‑by‑step frameworks.

Past Paper Intensive

Every topic is consolidated with real exam questions. Mark scheme analysis and examiner feedback included.

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Personalised Feedback

Weekly marked assignments with detailed feedback on evaluation and calculation questions.

📘 Choose your exam board: Apeiron offers tailored courses for both Edexcel and Cambridge.

📊 Edexcel IGCSE Economics (4EC1)

Apeiron’s Edexcel course covers all topics with a focus on calculation questions, diagram interpretation, and evaluation essays. We provide bespoke revision notes and weekly timed papers.

📄 Assessment Structure

Paper 1: Microeconomics and Business Economics
Code: 4EC1/01 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 marks | 50% of grade
• 4 compulsory questions, 20 marks each
• Multiple choice, short answer, data response, extended writing
• Topics: The market system, business economics, labour market, government intervention
Paper 2: Macroeconomics and the Global Economy
Code: 4EC1/02 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 80 marks | 50% of grade
• 4 compulsory questions, 20 marks each
• Topics: Government and the economy, globalisation, international trade, exchange rates
🧮 Apeiron’s Key Formulas You Must Know:
• PED = %Δ Qd ÷ %Δ Price
• YED = %Δ Qd ÷ %Δ Income
• PES = %Δ Qs ÷ %Δ Price
• Total Revenue = Price × Quantity
• % Change = (New − Old) ÷ Old × 100
• Inflation Rate = %Δ CPI
• Unemployment Rate = (Unemployed ÷ Labour force) × 100
• GDP per capita = GDP ÷ Population

📐 Pro tip from Apeiron tutors: Always show working – method marks rescue many students.

🏦 Cambridge IGCSE Economics (0455 & 0987)

Apeiron’s Cambridge course emphasises structured question technique and multiple‑choice speed. Our Cambridge‑specific revision materials align exactly with syllabus codes 0455 and 0987.

📄 Assessment Structure

Paper 1: Multiple Choice
45 minutes | 30 marks | 30% of grade
30 compulsory questions across all topics.
Paper 2: Structured Questions
2 hours | 80 marks | 70% of grade
Section A: compulsory data response (30 marks).
Section B: choose 3 from 4 structured questions (50 marks).
📊 Top 10 Most Frequently Tested Topics (based on Apeiron’s analysis of 2019‑2025 papers):
1. Demand and supply
2. Price elasticity of demand (PED)
3. Market failure & intervention
4. Basic economic problem
5. Inflation and unemployment
6. Exchange rates
7. International trade
8. Costs/revenue/profit
9. Economic growth
10. Globalisation & MNCs

🎉 Apeiron Economics Results (2024)

85%
achieved A*–A
98%
achieved A*–B
100%
improved by at least 2 grades
“Apeiron’s Economics course transformed my data response technique. I went from a C to an A* in 6 months.”
— Aisha K., Cambridge IGCSE 0455

📚 Free Resources (From Apeiron & Official Boards)

📊 Edexcel Past Papers (4EC1)
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🏦 Cambridge Past Papers (0455/0987)
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📖 Apeiron’s Formula Sheet (PDF)
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🎥 Apeiron YouTube – Economics Playlist
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