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Your child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our programmes and qualifications aim to give your child a love of learning that will stay with them through school, university and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
International education from 5 to 19Cambridge programmes and qualifications take learners on a journey from primary to secondary and pre-university education, building knowledge and skills at every stage.
Cambridge programmes and qualificationsA guide for parents
Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Some schools choose to offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications at every stage of education, while others choose just one or two stages. We give schools flexibility so they can build a curriculum to match the needs of each student.
At the end of the Cambridge Secondary 2 and Cambridge Advanced stages, your child can achieve globally recognised qualifications like Cambridge IGCSE® or Cambridge International AS and A Level.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge Primary5–11 years*
Cambridge Secondary 111–14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 214–16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16–19 years*
Opening up opportunities worldwideCambridge programmes and qualifications have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life. They provide a valuable international benchmark of learner performance.
Our international qualifications, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS and A Level, are recognised and welcomed by universities and employers around the world.
Every year thousands of learners gain the Cambridge qualifications they need to win places at leading universities worldwide including the UK, USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. All UK universities and over 450 US universities accept Cambridge International A Level qualifications, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Yale.
Learners can easily find out which universities worldwide accept Cambridge qualifications by searching our online database at www.cie.org.uk/recognition
A global learning communityWith Cambridge programmes and qualifications, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. We have created our programmes and qualifications for students worldwide but we make sure there is plenty of space for local content too.
Distance does not create a barrier between Cambridge learners around the world. Our online communities bring schools and learners together to discuss their projects and activities. By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge programmes and qualificationsvisit www.cie.org.uk or contact your school.
We also provide comprehensive support to help teachers deliver the best education possible to your child. As well as classroom resources and training, we offer opportunities for teachers to network with Cambridge teachers around the world and exchange ideas in our online forums. Our global learning community helps develop best practice and raise standards of international education around the world.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations© Cambridge International Examinations, October 2012
Your child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our programmes and qualifications aim to give your child a love of learning that will stay with them through school, university and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
What is Cambridge Primary?Cambridge Primary is an education programme for learners aged 5 to 11 years.
Cambridge PrimaryA guide for parents
University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Cambridge Primary develops learners’ skills and understanding through the primary years in English, mathematics and science. It is offered by over 550 primary schools in almost 80 countries worldwide.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge Primary5–11 years*
Cambridge Secondary 111–14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 214–16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16–19 years*
*0498433967*
Benefits for your childCambridge Primary is a great place to start the learning journey. Cambridge Primary enables learners to build their knowledge and skills progressively, through each year of the programme. It is an excellent preparation for Cambridge Secondary 1, and for progression to other educational systems.
A number of progression tests are built into the Cambridge Primary programme, which enable teachers to assess your child’s progress at each stage. Short progression tests are a valuable way for you and your school to understand your child’s strengths, and identify areas where more help is required. The emphasis of the tests is on showing where your child is on their learning journey, rather than getting right or wrong answers.
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is an optional test for learners in the final year of Cambridge Primary and is available in English, mathematics and science. The tests are marked in Cambridge. Your child will receive a statement of achievement after completing Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and you will receive detailed feedback on your child’s performance.
A global learning communityWith a Cambridge programme, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. We have created our programmes and qualifications for students worldwide but we make sure there is plenty of space for local content too.
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge Primary visit www.cie.org.uk/primary or contact your school.
Distance does not create a barrier between Cambridge learners around the world. Our online communities bring schools and learners together to discuss their projects and activities. By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark ofUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations
© University of Cambridge International Examinations, January 2012
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge Secondary 214–16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16–19 years*
Your child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our programmes and qualifications aim to give your child a love of learning that will stay with them through school, university and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
What is Cambridge ICT Starters?Cambridge ICT Starters is designed to introduce learners, aged 5 to 14 years, to key ICT applications and provide them with an understanding of the impact of technology on our daily lives – including wider issues such as internet safety.
Cambridge ICT StartersA guide for parents
University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Schools will typically offer Cambridge ICT Starters at the Cambridge Primary or Cambridge Secondary 1 stage. It is available in English and Spanish.
Cambridge Primary5–11 years*
Cambridge Secondary 111–14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
*Age ranges are for guidance only
*9807618005*
Benefits for your childInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience of learners in most parts of the world. It is regarded as a new ‘literacy’, alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
Cambridge ICT Starters is made up of modules appropriate for different ages and levels of skill. This means programmes can be delivered according to the needs of each learning situation and age of the students.
Depending on their age and stage of learning, Cambridge ICT Starters builds knowledge and skills in:
• using ICT equipment
• communicating and handlingICT information
• controlling, monitoring and modelling ICT.
Cambridge ICT Starters has been mapped against ICT standards in a number of countries, so that the skills and knowledge assessed reflect the competencies demanded internationally.
Certificates are available for learners when they successfully complete each stage of Cambridge ICT Starters.
A global learning communityWith a Cambridge programme, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. We have created our programmes and qualifications for students worldwide
but we make sure there is plenty of space for local content too.
Distance does not create a barrier between Cambridge learners around the world. Our online communities bring schools and learners together to discuss their projects and activities. By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge ICT Starters visit www.cie.org.uk/ictstartersor contact your school.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark ofUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations
© University of Cambridge International Examinations, January 2012
Your child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our programmes and qualifications aim to give your child a love of learning that will stay with them through school, university and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
What is Cambridge Secondary 1?Cambridge Secondary 1 is an education programme for learners aged 11 to 14 years that builds skills, knowledge and understanding in English, mathematics and science.
Cambridge Secondary 1A guide for parents
University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Cambridge Secondary 1 builds on the foundations of Cambridge Primary, although it is not essential to have completed that stage before beginning Cambridge Secondary 1.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge Primary5–11 years*
Cambridge Secondary 111–14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 214–16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16–19 years*
*2134600458*
Benefits for your childCambridge Secondary 1 starts learners on an educational journey for their first years of secondary education, increasing their knowledge and skills at each stage. It provides a natural progression for children from primary education and prepares them for post-14 education programmes that lead to formal qualifications.
A number of progress checks are built into the Cambridge Secondary 1 programme, which enable teachers to monitor your child’s development. Short progression tests are a valuable way for teachers to understand your child’s strengths, and identify areas where more help is required. The emphasis of the tests is on showing where your child is on their learning journey, rather than getting right or wrong answers.
Cambridge Checkpoint tests can be taken in the final year of Cambridge Secondary 1. These tests are available in English, mathematics and science and are marked in Cambridge. On completion of Cambridge Checkpoint, your child will receive a statement of achievement and detailed feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. This helps your school to advise on different progression routes after age 14 and choose the one that will be most suitable for your child.
A global learning communityWith a Cambridge programme, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. We have created our programmes and qualifications for students worldwide but we make sure there is plenty of space for local content too.
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge Secondary 1 visit www.cie.org.uk/secondary1or contact your school.
Distance does not create a barrier between Cambridge learners around the world. Our online communities bring schools and learners together to discuss their projects and activities. By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark ofUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations
© University of Cambridge International Examinations, January 2012
Your child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our programmes and qualifications aim to give your child a love of learning that will stay with them through school, university and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
What is Cambridge IGCSE?Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds, attracting almost 500 000 entries every year from 144 countries.
Cambridge IGCSE®
A guide for parents
University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Cambridge IGCSE is an international passport to progression, recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide as evidence of academic ability.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Primary5–11 years*
Cambridge Secondary 111–14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 214–16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16–19 years*
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
*9531222494*
Benefits for your childLearners develop a strong understanding of each Cambridge IGCSE subject they study, and acquire skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving. We offer over 70 subjects across languages, maths, sciences, arts, and technical subjects like Information and Communication Technology, giving your child a wide choice of subject areas.
Cambridge IGCSE builds a great foundation for further study. Your child will be fully prepared to progress to pre-university study, including Cambridge International AS and A Level, Cambridge Pre-U, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other post-16 routes.
Our world-class assessments are designed to give your child a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills, and we offer options to suit learners of different abilities.
Cambridge IGCSE is accessible for a learner whose first language is not English, and all subjects develop skills in working and communicating in English.
We also offer a group award for Cambridge IGCSE called Cambridge ICE. This award is recognised in the US and South America, and acknowledges the achievements of students who pass Cambridge IGCSE examinations in at least seven subjects chosen from five subject areas.
Opening up opportunities worldwideA Cambridge IGCSE qualification is recognised by leading universities around the world and employers view it as a valuable certificate of
achievement, bearing the Cambridge name. It opens up global opportunities for your child.
In the UK, Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to the GCSE. A good grade (grade C or above) in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is accepted for entry by a number of universities in the UK as evidence of competence in the English language.
Many universities worldwide require a combination of Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge International A Levels to meet their entry requirements. Leading US and Canadian universities require Cambridge International AS and A Levels, but some US and Canadian colleges and universities will accept students with five Cambridge IGCSEs at grade C or above.
Learners can easily find out which universities worldwide accept
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge IGCSE please visit www.cie.org.uk/igcseor contact your school.
Cambridge qualifications by searching our online database at www.cie.org.uk/recognition
A global learning communityWith Cambridge programmes and qualifications, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. We have created our programmes and qualifications for students worldwide but we make sure there is plenty of space for local content too.
Distance does not create a barrier between Cambridge learners around the world. Our online communities bring schools and learners together to discuss their projects and activities. By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark ofUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations
© University of Cambridge International Examinations, January 2012
Your child’s needs as a learner are at the heart of our approach to education. Our programmes and qualifications aim to give your child a love of learning that will stay with them through school, university and beyond.
Our approach supports schools to develop learners who are:
• confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
• responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
• innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
• engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
What is Cambridge International AS and A Level?Cambridge International AS and A Level qualifications are taken by over 175 000 learners in more than 125 countries every year. They are typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study to prepare for higher education.
Cambridge International AS and A LevelA guide for parents
University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Cambridge International AS and A Level qualifications have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge Primary5–11 years*
Cambridge Secondary 111–14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 214–16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16–19 years*
*3198518141*
Benefits for your childThe wide variety of subjects available at Cambridge International AS and A Level – 55 in total – means your child can choose a study route that suits their interests and aspirations. They will develop a deep understanding of the subjects they study, as well as independent learning and constructive thinking skills – abilities that universities value highly.
The Cambridge International AS and A Level programme is flexible and gives your child freedom to broaden their learning. Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course, and Cambridge International AS Level is typically one year. Some subjects can be started as a Cambridge International AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International A Level. Studying Cambridge International AS Levels alongside Cambridge International A Levels means learners can build knowledge and understanding across a wider subject range.
Our world-class Cambridge International AS and A Level assessments give your child a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills. Many schools use Cambridge International AS Level assessments to give learners feedback on their performance before they complete their full Cambridge International A Level. This helps your child understand their strengths and weaknesses, and improve their results.
Opening up opportunities worldwideThousands of learners use Cambridge International AS and A Levels every year to gain places at leading universities worldwide, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada and
New Zealand. They are regarded as a passport to success.
All UK universities and over 450 US universities accept Cambridge International A Level qualifications, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Yale. In places such as the US and Canada, good grades in carefully chosen Cambridge International A Level subjects can result in up to one year of university course credit.
Learners can easily find out which universities worldwide accept Cambridge qualifications by searching our online database at www.cie.org.uk/recognition
Employers worldwide also recognise Cambridge International AS and A Levels as a reliable record of academic achievement.
Learn more! For more information on Cambridge International AS and A Level visit www.cie.org.uk/alevelor contact your school.
A global learning communityWith Cambridge programmes and qualifications, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries. We have created our programmes for students worldwide but we make sure there is plenty of space for local content too.
Distance does not create a barrier between Cambridge learners around the world. Our online communities bring schools and learners together to discuss their projects and activities. By developing a global outlook in Cambridge learners, we aim to equip them for success in the fast-changing modern world.
® IGCSE is the registered trademark ofUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations
© University of Cambridge International Examinations, January 2012
Facts and figures
• Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds.
• Over 9000 schools in over 160 countries aroundthe world offer Cambridge qualifications.
• We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a not-for-profit organisation and part of the world renowned University of Cambridge.
• Our candidate ages range from 5 to over 70.
• Cambridge IGCSE® had its 25th birthday in September 2010.
• Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is taken in 144 countries and in more than2,900 schools around the world.
• The top ten Cambridge IGCSE subjectsworldwide are:
– Mathematics – English as a First Language– English as a Second Language– Biology– Physics– Chemistry– Literature (English)– Information and Communication Technology– Business Studies– Geography
• Cambridge examinations are marked by around 9000 highly skilled examiners
• Annual subject entries for Cambridge exams have now grown to 1.9 million.
• There are more than 450,000 entries forCambridge IGCSE each year.
• We produce around 5.7 million question paperseach year.
• Every year we have more than 680,000 subject entries for Cambridge O Level from 80 countries
• We hold more than 16,000 training days a year providing 6,500 teachers from across the globe with the skills and knowledge they need to help their students succeed.
• In 2008, we celebrated the 150th anniversary ofthe formation of our parent organisation Cambridge Assessment, and in 2009 we celebrated the 800th anniversary of the University of Cambridge.
• Cambridge International AS and A Levels are taken in 120 countries with more than 340,000 subject entries each year.
Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge, trusted for excellence in education. Our qualifications are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.
Media information
Learn more!For more facts and figures, please contact Adele Williams, International Communications Manager. By telephone: +44 (0)1223 552935 oremail [email protected]
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations © Cambridge International Examinations, August 2012
