Cambridge International Examinations
| Abbreviation | CIE |
|---|---|
| Motto | Learn, Discover, Achieve |
| Formation | 1858[1] |
Parent organisation | Cambridge Assessment |
| Website |
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Formerly called | University of Cambridge International Examinations |
Cambridge International Examinations (or CIE, formerly known as the University of Cambridge International Examinations) are a provider of international qualifications, offering examinations and qualifications to 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries.[2]
The board of education is a division of Cambridge Assessment, the trading name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), founded in 1858[3] as a not-for-profit non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge.[4][5][6]
Qualifications
Qualifications offered by CIE include:
- Cambridge International General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level (Cambridge International GCE A-Levels)[7]
- Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma (AICE Diploma)[8]
- Cambridge Pre-U programme[9]
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)[10]
In addition, CIE provides Key Stage examinations for primary and secondary schools across the globe.[11]
Cambridge International AS and A Levels are available in a choice of 55 different subjects. 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.
Primary programme
Cambridge International Examinations offers a primary years programme called Cambridge Primary, providing curriculum support for affiliated primary schools.[12]
Recognition
CIE qualifications are recognised for admission by UK universities (including Oxford and Cambridge)[13] as well as universities in the United States (Stanford and all Ivy League universities),[13] Canada, European Union, Middle East, West Asia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and around the world.[13]
See also
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
- Advanced International Certificate of Education
- General Certificate of Education (GCE)
- Cambridge Pre-U
- International school
- Category:Schools offering Cambridge International Examinations
- International Baccalaureate
References
- ↑ "Cambridge Assessment - Heritage".
- ↑ "Cambridge International Examinations - about".
- ↑ "Cambridge Assessment - Who we are".
- ↑ "Inside the secret location that's home to 8 million exam papers". Cambridge News.
- ↑ "Who we are". cambridgeassessment.org.uk.
- ↑ "Our exam boards". Cambridge Assessment. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ↑ "Cambridge International A-Levels". Cie.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ↑ "Cambridge AICE Diploma". Cie.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ↑ "Cambridge Pre-U". Cie.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ↑ "Cambridge International IGCSE". Cie.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- ↑ "Cambridge International Programmes and Qualifications".
- ↑ "Cambridge International Primary Programme". Cie.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
- 1 2 3 "Cambridge International Examinations - Recognition".
External links
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