cambridge advanced an introduction for parents

Cambridge Advanced

An introduction for parents

Presenter Name

Cambridge Assessment International Education

 _{We prepare school students for life,} helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.

 _{Nearly a million students in over} 10,000 Cambridge schools in 160 countries

 _{We have a 150-year history of} providing international exams.  _{We are part of the University of}

Cambridge International AS & A Level –

international curriculum

 _{Students develop deep subject}

knowledge, conceptual

understanding and higher order thinking skills.

 _{They learn the skills needed for life}

and to achieve at school, university and work

 _{Flexibility of study - students can}

choose from 55 subjects.

 _{Over 500 000 entries a year from}

Cambridge International AS & A Level –

teaching and learning

 _{We help schools encourage}

learners to become:

 _confident  _responsible  _reflective  _innovative  _engaged.

 _{Students develop an ability to}

 Exams taken at the end of the course - students develop a deeper understanding of

subjects.

 Choice of three assessment options.

 Each subject receives a

separate grade.

 Grades are from A* to E, with A* being the highest.

 Exams in November and June

with flexibility of timing.

International recognition

What are admissions officers looking for?

The top five skills and qualities university admissions officers

are looking for when they are assessing applicants are:

 Overall academic achievement

 Character traits e.g. motivation, perseverance, collaboration

 Proficiency in English

 Understanding in subject area  Extracurricular activities.

Studying Cambridge International A Levels

gave me invaluable preparation for my study

at the University of Cambridge.

Global community

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Email info@cambridgeinternational.org or telephone +44 1223 553554

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