The Cambridge AS / A Level and AICE Diploma program · 2013-01-18 · AICE Diploma Requirements Six...
Transcript of The Cambridge AS / A Level and AICE Diploma program · 2013-01-18 · AICE Diploma Requirements Six...
Sherry Reach
Regional Manager,
Americas
3 December 2012
The Cambridge AS /
A Level and AICE
Diploma program
Cambridge International Education is worldwide
9000
schools
160
countries
40
governments 9000
schools
160
countries
40
governments
Cambridge Assessment
We are Europe’s largest assessment agency
and our tests are underpinned by our
substantial research program
We are at the heart of a global learning
community including more than 9000 schools
We work in partnership with educators
worldwide, including 40 national
governments, and the NCEE MOWR project
A department of the University of Cambridge
Progressive and flexible
The learner is at the heart of what we do
Assessment
Teaching Curriculum
Promoting good practice in
teaching and learning
Offering choice within a flexible, relevant curriculum framework
Setting international standards in assessment
Our syllabi provide learners with the foundation to achieve high levels of
academic and personal learning in an engaging way. Together with
schools, we aim to develop learners who are:
A Learner-centered approach
Confident in working with information
and ideas – their own and 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, and
ready to make a difference
www.cie.org.uk/
Aims
Assessment Objectives
Description of assessment components
Curriculum content
Including detailed summary of what candidates should
know, understand and be able to do
Grade descriptions
Resource list, including texts and much more
The subject syllabus is where it
begins…
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary
(AS) and Advanced (A) Levels Cambridge International A Level subjects are studied over two
years and have been available for over 50 years
Cambridge International AS Level (1st half of an A Level) are studied for one year and were introduced in 2001
International relevance (not UK-centric)
Flexible – two examination window series (late Spring and Fall)
Available in a wide range of subjects with exams held specific dates in May / June and October/ November (results reported in August/January)
A Levels offer a Staged or linear assessment model
Two-stage structure
One-stage structure
AS
exam + A2
exam = A Level
Year 1 Year 2
study,
no exam + A Level
exam = A Level
Year 1 Year 2
College credits awarded for successful performance on AS
and AL exams in many US Universities
Advanced International Certificate of Education
(AICE) Diploma program
an advanced academic qualification for students who are studying Cambridge International A and AS Level subjects
offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to individual interests, abilities and future plans
combines breadth of study with choice and flexibility
involves the selection of subjects from three curriculum areas:
Mathematics and Science
Languages
Arts and Humanities
As well as Global Perspectives to further develop 21st C Skills
AICE Group A - Mathematics and Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Additional subjects available –
please visit www.cie.org.uk
AICE Group B - Languages
English First Language
Foreign Spanish Language
Foreign Language
French
Additional subjects available –
please visit www.cie.org.uk
AICE Group C - Arts and Humanities
Art & Design
Economics
Geography
Global Perspectives
History (Euro, US & Int’l)
Literature in English
Literature in French
Literature in Spanish
Music
Additional subjects available – please visit www.cie.org.uk
AICE Diploma Requirements
Six credits to include one exam from each subject
group
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level exams passed count
as one credit
Advanced (A) Level exams passed count as two credits
The Cambridge AICE Diploma is awarded at either a
Distinction, Merit or Pass level dependent upon the
grades earned on the exams.
Cambridge Examination Grades
A*, A Excellent
B
C Good
D
E Satisfactory
U Not passing
Support for teachers and students
Teacher Support Website - Online discussion groups and unit lesson plans for teachers
Teacher Guides and Toolkits for planning, teaching and preparing students for success
Past exam papers, rubrics, Examiners’ reports
Examples of student performance at different grades
CIE endorsed textbooks, workbooks
Professional Development for Cambridge Teachers
Online introductory self
study courses
Face to Face Training led by
Cambridge Teachers /
Examiners
Best Practices Workshops
led by experienced US
Teachers
Online Formative
Assessment training courses
Learn more!
Getting in touch with
Cambridge is easy
Email Sherry at
or telephone
850 230 4770
www.cie.org.uk/usa