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Cambridge International
AS and A LevelA passport to success in education, university and work
Cambridge Advanced
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Welcome to Cambridge International
AS and A Level, an international
passport to success in education,university and work. Cambridge
International A Level is taken in
over 160 countries by thousands
o students every year.
Cambridge International AS and
A Level opens up a world o
opportunity helping students get
places at all the worlds majorEnglish-speaking universities,
or proving their achievements to
uture employers.
Cambridge International AS and
A Levels are accepted at grades
A* E as the same as UK AS andA Level on a subject-or-subject
and grade-or-grade basis.
Schools can oer Cambridge
International AS Level as a
qualifcation in its own right or as a
stage on the way to Cambridge
International A Level. Students
can study Cambridge International
AS Level alongside International
A Level subjects to increase breadth
in the curriculum or build urther
knowledge and understanding o
other subjects they are studying at
Cambridge International A Level.
Teacher training
and support
Internationally
recognised and accepted
Education or
tomorrows world
Access, challenge,exibility
International outlook,local relevance
Building a world-classcurriculum
About us
University o Cambridge
International Examinations is
the worlds largest provider o
international programmes andqualifcations or 519 year olds.
We are a not-or-proft
organisation and part o
Cambridge Assessment, a
department o the University
o Cambridge. Students in
over 160 countries enter
or our examinations every
year. Cambridge international
qualifcations are designed or
students worldwide. Content
is multicultural and a wide range
o subjects is available.
Welcome to Cambridge International AS and A Level
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Education for tomorrows world
Schools know students are learning or lie. Their role goes beyond helping
students get good grades. Beyond giving students passports or
progression to university or employment. Schools need a curriculum to
give students skills that will bring lielong success in tomorrows world.
What skills will students develop through
Cambridge International AS and A Level study?
Ability to study, work and communicate in English.
In-depth subject knowledge and understanding.
An ability to apply knowledge and understanding to amiliar and new
situations.
An ability to handle and evaluate dierent types and sources o
inormation.
An ability to think logically and to present ordered and coherent
arguments.
An ability to make judgements, recommendations and decisions.
An ability to present reasoned explanations, understand implicationsand communicate them in a clear and logical manner.
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International outlook,
local relevance
Cambridge International AS and
A Level have been created specially
or an international student body.
They provide an interesting and
relevant course o study that results
in a qualifcation equivalent in
standard to the UK version.
The content o Cambridge
International AS and A Levels is
created to suit the wide variety oour schools and to avoid any cultural
bias. The structure and administration
o Cambridge International AS and
A Level meets the needs o our
schools around the world.
Access, challenge,
exibility
Cambridge International AS and
A Level helps students to develop the
in-depth subject knowledge and
understanding that universities and
employers look or.
Schools can encourage breadth
through a combination o Cambridge
International AS and A Levels or allow
students the right to specialise in their
chosen area. For example, manystudents choose to concentrate on
Sciences and Mathematics at AS
and A Level.
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International university recognition
For more inormation on the recognition
and acceptance o Cambridge
International AS and A Level, go to
www.cie.org.uk/recognition
Cambridge International AS and
A Levels are accepted in all UK and
European universities.
University course credit and advanced
standing is oten available in countries
such as the US and Canada, where
good grades in careully chosen
Cambridge International A Level
subjects can result in up to one
ull year o credit. Similarly, many
US colleges and universities award
advanced standing and academic
credit or Cambridge Advanced
International Certifcate o Education
examinations passed.
Many universities in other countries
also recognise Cambridge
International AS and A Levels or
matriculation purposes and otengrant exemption.
Employers also look or good
Cambridge International A Level
grades when recruiting new
employees. Wherever students
want to go, locally or internationally,
Cambridge International AS andA Levels make it happen.
Harvard
Yale
MITStanford
Cambridge
Oxford
McGillMonash
OtagoMedical Council of India
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Assessment options
Cambridge International AS and
A Level examination sessions occur
twice a year, in June and November,
with results issued in August and
January respectively. Some subjects
are only available in June or November.
Cambridge International AS and
A Level uses a wide range o
assessment processes and
techniques to supplement written
examinations orals, practicals,
projects and coursework are all used
in various subjects where they are thebest means o measuring attainment.
Cambridge International AS Level
means a wider range o assessment
options. Students can choose to:
Take all papers o the Cambridge
International A Level course in
the same examination session,
usually at the end o the second
year o study.
Follow a staged assessment route
by taking the Cambridge
International AS Level in one
examination session and
completing the fnal Cambridge
International A Level assessments
in a subsequent session. However,the staged assessment route is
not possible or all subjects e.g.
languages.
Take the Cambridge International
AS Level course only, either at the
end o a one-or-two year course
the AS syllabus content
represents hal o an A Levelprogramme.
Cambridge International
AS and A Level options
Option 1
Take all papers o the Cambridge
International A Level course in the
same examination session, usually
at the end o the second year
o study.
Option 2
Take a staged assessment route
take the Cambridge International
AS Level in one examination session
and complete the fnal International
A Level at a subsequent session.
Option 3
Take the Cambridge International
AS Level only, either at the end o
a one-year or two-year course.
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Reporting of
achievement
Each subject that a Cambridgestudent takes at AS and A Level
receives a separate grade and a
separate certifcate. Cambridge
International A Level is reported
on a grade scale rom A* grade,
awarded or the highest level o
achievement, to E, indicating the
minimum required perormance.There is no A* grading in the
certifcation o Cambridge
International AS Levels, which
will continue to run rom Grade A
to Grade E.
Performance feedbackCambridge International AS Level
provides valuable eedback on
perormance, identiying
strengths and weaknesses prior
to any fnal assessment. Taking
the Cambridge International
AS Level examination part-way
through the Cambridge
International A Level course
provides eedback that students
can use to set learning goals or
the second hal o the course.
It can also provide students with
the motivation and momentum
to complete their programme
o study.
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Building a world-class curriculum
Cambridge International AS and A Level subjects
A wide choice o subjects is available and schools can oer almost any combination, giving students the option
to ollow a broad course o study, or specialise in a particular area.
Cambridge Mathematics
Cambridge International AS and
A Level Mathematics builds on
the skills acquired at IGCSE or
equivalent level. The syllabus allows
schools exibility to choose romthree dierent routes to AS Level
Mathematics: Pure Mathematics
only, or Pure Mathematics and
Mechanics, or Pure Mathematics
and Probability and Statistics.
Centres can choose rom three
dierent routes to A Level
Mathematics depending on thechoice o Mechanics, or Probability
and Statistics, or both, in the broad
area o applications.
Cambridge International
AS Level
Mathematics
Higher Mathematics
Cambridge International
A Level
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Cambridge Science
Biology, Chemistry and Physics are
available at Cambridge International
AS and A Level. They ocus on the
understanding o concepts and
the application o scientifc ideasin novel contexts. The syllabuses
develop creative thinking and
problem-solving skills which are
transerable to any uture career
path. International AS and A Level
is ideal or students who want to
study Biology, Chemistry or Physics
or related subjects at university, orto ollow a career in science.
Cambridge International
AS Level
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Marine SciencePhysical Science
Cambridge International
A Level
Biology
Chemistry
Marine Science
Physical Science
Cambridge English
Cambridge International AS Level
English Language is or students
who can already communicate
eectively in English. The syllabus
enables students to achievegreater uency, accuracy and
confdence in the language as it
is spoken and written.
Cambridge International AS and
A Level Literature in English
students critically analyse a range
o texts in the three main orms:
prose, poetry and drama, rom
a wide range o dierent periods
and cultures.
Cambridge International
AS Level
English Language
Language and Literature in English
Literature in English
Cambridge International
A Level
Literature in English
Language and Literature in English
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Cambridge Humanities
and Social Sciences
Cambridge International AS and
A Level Humanities and Social
Sciences enable students todevelop a deeper insight and wider
perspective on social issues and
cultures around the globe and are an
eective preparation or urther study.
Cambridge International
AS Level
Classical StudiesDivinity
Economics
Geography
Hinduism
History
Islamic Studies
Law
MusicSociology
General Paper
Cambridge International
A Level
Classical Studies
Divinity
EconomicsGeography
Hinduism
History
Islamic Studies
Law
Music
Psychology
Sociology
General Paper
Cambridge Business,
Technical and Vocational
Business, Technical and Vocational
Cambridge International AS and
A Levels prepare students orthe world o work, and provide a
oundation or higher education by
building on the understanding o
concepts and practical skills gained
at IGCSE or equivalent level.
Cambridge International
AS Level
Accounting
Art and Design
Business Studies
Computing
Design and Technology
Design and Textiles
Environmental Management
Food StudiesMusic
Physical Education
Thinking Skills
Travel and Tourism
Cambridge International
A Level
Accounting
Art and Design
Business Studies
Computing
Design and Technology
Dress and Textiles
Environmental Management
Food Studies
Geometrical andMechanical Drawing
Physical Education
Thinking Skills
Travel and Tourism
Cambridge
Modern Languages
Cambridge International AS and
A Level language and literature
courses are the ideal oundationor university-level study, or to
improve career prospects. Students
learn how to use the language in a
variety o situations. Through their
studies, students can expect to
achieve greater uency, accuracy
and confdence in the language.
Cambridge International
A Level
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
HindiMarathi
Portuguese
Spanish
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Cambridge InternationalAS Level
ArikaansLanguage
Arabic Language
ChineseLanguage
Chinese Literature
First LanguageSpanish
French Language
French Literature
German Language
Hindi Language
Hindi Literature
JapaneseLanguage
Marathi Language
PortugueseLanguage
PortugueseLiterature
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Tamil Language
Telugu Language
Urdu Language
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Developing the Cambridge teacher training and support
Teacher resources
A wide range o textbooks is available
or Cambridge International AS and
A Level. Find complete resource listson our website at www.cie.org.uk
Teacher Support website
All the materials you need to teach
our syllabuses, including past
question papers, mark schemes,
examiner reports, lesson plans and
schemes o work. Access is ree
or schools that oer Cambridge
International AS and A Level.
Training
We oer regular training workshops
or Cambridge International AS and
A Level syllabuses. Online training isalso available, increasing access or
teachers who have limited time or are
a long way rom training events. Find
out more at www.cie.org.uk/events
Expert advice
Schools can send us queries about
any aspect o Cambridge International
AS and A Levels, by joining a
discussion group on the Cambridge
Teacher Support website. Our subject
experts can guide you urther email
us at [email protected]
Easy to administer
We oer ast, simple, reliable and
riendly administration. Schools
receive comprehensive help rom ourCustomer Services team and local
representatives. We aim to respond
to all queries within two working days
at the most.
We oer world class support services, helping Cambridge teachers deliver
engaging, eective courses. We also helps teachers develop as proessionals.
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University o Cambridge International Examinations
1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1223 553554 Fax: +44 1223 553558
[email protected] www.cie.org.uk
University o Cambridge International Examinations, March 2011
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