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East Lee County High SchoolCambridge A.I.C.E PROGRAM
Advanced
International
Certificate of
Education
Objectives
What is the Cambridge AICE Program?
The Cambridge AICE Diploma Advantage
AICE Diploma Course Progression
Requirements to earn the AICE Diploma
Eligibility of the Cambridge AICE Diploma student
Questions?
What is Cambridge AICE?
An international, pre-university program developed by the University of Cambridge in England
Examinations have been offered for over 50 years in more than 160 countries and 12,000 schools (including 89 HS in Florida)
AICE first offered in the US in 1995, and officially adopted in Florida in 2001
Focus of AICE
High academic standards
Flexibility to pursue areas of interest and strengths
Students Build College Ready Skills
Learning Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Problem Solving Skills
CAMBRIDGE ADVANTAGES
Flexible path to an AICE diploma
Students achieving the AICE diploma, along with 100 hours of community service, earn the top level of the Bright Futures Scholarship to any Florida University
Successfully completing the Cambridge Curriculum could provide up to 45 hours of college credit
Bright Future’s Scholarship
✓ Earning the AICE Diploma and completing 100 Community Service hours guarantees your child will earn the highest award possible- Florida Academic Scholarship
✓ As of 2017, this covers 100% tuition and applicable fees, and $300 for both fall and spring semesters for additional education expenses.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
CAMBRIDGE AICE CLASSES RECOGNIZED BY OVER 500 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Amherst
Brown
Columbia
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke
Georgetown
Georgia Tech
Harvard
John Hopkins
MIT
Northwestern
Princeton
Rice
Stanford
Yale
University of California, Berkley
ALL Florida Colleges & Universities
CIE Recognition Page -http://recognition.cie.org.uk/
High School Diploma Equivalent
The only diploma programs which fulfills a State high school diploma option are those offered by Cambridge and International Baccalaureate.
Pre-AICE course carries the same weight as Honors (.02)*Pre-AICE coursework prepares student for AICE course.
AICE Exams are taken at the end of each AICE course in May/June, beginning 10th
grade year.
Pre-AICE Math 1 = Algebra 1 HPre-AICE Math 2 = Geometry HPre-AICE Math 3 = Algebra 2 H
How do I earn the AICE Diploma?
To earn an AICE Diploma:---student must pass a total of seven tests with a minimum of one test passed in Math & Science, one test passed in
Languages, one test passed in Humanities, and one test passed in Core categories (Global Perspectives). *May be used to meet the requirement for Math & Science or Humanities, but not both categories.
Eligibility Requirements for Admissions to the Cambridge AICE Diploma Program
Cumulative Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or aboveGrade 7/8 FSA ELA –Level 3 or aboveGrade 7/8 FSA Math –Level 3 or above
FAQs….What support will students receive?
All Cambridge students will be enrolled in AVID to support them with rigorous coursework.
After school tutoring with AICE Teachers - Cambridge Study Tables
Can my child also be enrolled in one of the other academies at East Lee County High School?
Yes, and this is encouraged.
Is there time for students to participate in clubs, sports, community service?
Yes, time management is the key.
Questions?
Questions?
For individual questions you can email
Cambridge Counselor Jennifer Chalker
Email: [email protected]
OR
Cambridge Coordinator, Carolyn Hutto
Email: [email protected]