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Cambridge Programmes For Parents

The document provides an overview of Cambridge International Examinations programmes and qualifications for different stages of education from ages 5 to 19. It describes the Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level, and Pre-U qualifications and assessments. Benefits highlighted include internationally recognized qualifications that prepare learners for university and employment.

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Cambridge Programmes For Parents

The document provides an overview of Cambridge International Examinations programmes and qualifications for different stages of education from ages 5 to 19. It describes the Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level, and Pre-U qualifications and assessments. Benefits highlighted include internationally recognized qualifications that prepare learners for university and employment.

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Cambridge programmes

and qualifications
An introduction
for parents

Cambridge International Examinations


Prepares school students for life,
helping them develop an informed
curiosity and a lasting passion for
learning
Part of Cambridge Assessment, a
department of the University
of Cambridge
Over 10 000 Cambridge schools in
more than 160 countries
A not-for-profit organisation

Cambridge programmes and qualifications


Four stages of education from 5 to 19 years
Each stage builds on your childs development
Flexible approach

Cambridge Primary
5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1
11 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2
14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge
Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge Secondary 1
Checkpoint

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Advanced
16 to 19 year olds*
Cambridge International
AS & A Level
Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Benefits for learners


Internationally recognised qualifications
Excellence in education
Learner-centred approach
Progressive and flexible
Comprehensive support for learners and teachers

I cant recommend the Cambridge programme


highly enough. It got me into Stanford University.
Christopher Hanson, former Cambridge learner, USA

Cambridge learners
Cambridge 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
reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn
innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference

I found that Cambridge developed a mindset


a desire not only to learn the work, but also to
understand and interpret problems.
Warren Little, former Cambridge learner, South Africa, who
progressed to the University of Cape Town

Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary
5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1
11 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2
14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge
Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge Secondary 1
Checkpoint

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Advanced
16 to 19 year olds*
Cambridge International
AS & A Level
Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Primary
Develops knowledge and skills in
English, Mathematics and Science
Sets clear learning objectives
Excellent preparation for secondary
education
Taught in over 1000 schools in almost
100 countries
Cambridge ICT Starters also available

Cambridge Primary optional assessments


Two types of optional assessment
1. Cambridge Primary Progression Tests assessed by school
2. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessed by Cambridge
Help teachers monitor your childs progress
Help identify and address strengths and weaknesses
Provide international benchmarks
Provide detailed reporting of your childs performance

Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Primary
5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1
11 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2
14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge
Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge Secondary 1
Checkpoint

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Advanced
16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge International
AS & A Level
Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Secondary 1
Develops knowledge and skills in
English, English as a Second
Language, Mathematics and Science
Sets clear learning objectives
Provides excellent preparation for
the next stage of education
Taught in nearly 2300 schools in more
than 200 countries
Cambridge ICT Starters also available

Cambridge Secondary 1 optional assessments


Two types of optional assessment:
1. Cambridge Secondary 1 Progression Tests assessed by school
2. Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint assessed by Cambridge
Help teachers monitor your childs progress
Help identify and address strengths and weaknesses
Provide international benchmarks
Provide detailed reporting of your childs performance

Cambridge Secondary 2
Cambridge Primary
5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1
11 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2
14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge
Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge Secondary 1
Checkpoint

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Advanced
16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge International
AS & A Level
Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge IGCSE
The worlds most popular international
qualification for 14 to16 year olds
Taken by over 340 000 learners in
more than 140 countries
Over 70 subjects available can be
taken in any combination
Builds skills in creative thinking,
enquiry and problem solving

Cambridge IGCSE
Excellent preparation for advanced study
Assessment options for learners of different abilities
Internationally recognised qualifications
Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to GCSE in the UK

Cambridge IGCSE provided me with the


challenges I needed to prepare myself for the
next stage in my life.
Jazlina Sutanto, former Cambridge IGCSE student,
Anglo Singapore International School, Thailand

Cambridge O Level
Cambridge is the biggest provider
of O Level qualifications in the
world
Taken by over 140 000 learners in
50 countries worldwide
Over 40 subjects available can be
taken in any combination
Builds skills in creative thinking,
enquiry and problem solving

Cambridge O Level
Excellent preparation for advanced study
Variety of assessment methods
Internationally recognised qualifications
Cambridge O Level is accepted as equivalent to GCSE in the UK

As I applied mainly to UK universities, my


Cambridge qualifications were viewed very
favourably because UK students take similar
qualifications.
Kamal Khan Virk, former Cambridge O Level and
Cambridge International AS & A Level student, Pakistan

Cambridge Advanced

Cambridge Primary
5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1
11 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2
14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge
Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge Secondary 1
Checkpoint

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Advanced
16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge International
AS & A Level
Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge International AS & A Level


Taken by over 160 000 learners
in 128 countries
Over 55 subjects available
Develops deep understanding,
independent learning and
constructive thinking skills
Flexible programmes.

Cambridge International AS & A Level


Internationally recognised qualification
Variety of assessment methods
Accepted by universities worldwide, including all UK universities
Accepted by over 470 US universities including Harvard, Yale, MIT
and Stanford
A passport to success at university and in employment

Studying Cambridge International A Levels


gave me invaluable preparation for my study
at the University of Cambridge.
Xiao Zhang, former Cambridge learner, China

Cambridge Pre-U
Prepares learners, typically aged 16 to 19,
with the skills and knowledge they need to
make a success of their studies at university
Available in 25 Principal Subjects
Two-year courses with exams at the end
One-year Short Courses also available
Recognised by many UK universities and
all US Ivy League universities
Mainly taken by UK schools as
an alternative to A Level

Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR)


Develops critical thinking and research skills
First year: Global Perspectives
students research and explore a wide range of global topics
Second year: Research Report
students prepare an extended project, digging deeply into one topic
Being taught in schools around the world to broaden students learning

I found Cambridge Pre-U GPR interesting,


challenging and incredibly valuable for my
university study.
Jacqueline Agate, former student at Central Sussex College, UK,
who progressed to study English Literature at Leeds University

University recognition database


Find out which universities
recognise Cambridge qualifications
at:
www.cie.org.uk/recognitionsearch
You can search by country and
by qualification
Cambridge has a team of staff
dedicated to extending university
recognition of Cambridge
qualifications

Example of a recognition database search

Global learning community


Subject-specific online
discussion forums for teachers
Teacher professional
development courses
Social networks, such as
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Events for teachers
and learners.
Helps Cambridge schools to offer
a global learning experience

Learn more!
For more information,
visit www.cie.org.uk
or contact your school

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