Cambridge International Examinations

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1 Cambridge International Examinations Prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning Part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge A not-for-profit organisation

2 Cambridge Advanced Cambridge Primary 5 to 11 year olds* Cambridge Secondary 1 11 to 14 year olds* Cambridge Secondary 2 14 to 16 year olds* Cambridge Advanced 16 to 19 year olds* Cambridge Primary Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint Cambridge IGCSE Cambridge O Level Cambridge International AS & A Level Cambridge Pre-U Cambridge ICT Starters Cambridge ICT Starters *Age ranges are for guidance only

3 Cambridge International AS & A levels Taken by more than 160,000 learners in more than 128 countries Develops deep understanding, independent learning & constructive thinking skills A level is typically a two year course AS level is typically one year course Learners can study both together Can equate with 11 & 12

4 Cambridge International AS & A Level Internationally recognised qualification Variety of assessment methods Accepted by universities worldwide, including all UK universities Accepted by over 470 US universities including Harvard, Yale, MIT and Stanford A passport to success at university and in employment Studying Cambridge International A Levels gave me invaluable preparation for my study at the University of Cambridge. Xiao Zhang, former Cambridge learner, China

5 Schools offering AS & A levels in India Podar International School Aditya Birla World Academy Mallya Aditi International School Jain International Residential School Choithram International School Palian World School Bangalore International School The Daly College Kasiga School

6 Recognition in India A levels have been recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIS) as equivalent to the CBSE/ISC/PUC or any other Indian boards exams for grade 12 Cambridge works closely with Universities & other higher education bodies in India to ensure candidates with Cambridge qualifications are able to excel into the Indian education system Details Can be found on

7 Examination & requirement for Indian Universities Examination for AS & A levels take place in February / March, May / June and October / November for India Indian universities require 4 subjects to be studied English Language + Any 3 subjects out of 55 subjects Can get results in good time for University application For JEE students will need 4 A levels in specified subjects For NEET students will require 3 A levels & 1 AS level in English language

8 Recognition in India - Govt Medical Council of India AIIM IIT NIT National Law Institute University University of Delhi Anna University University of Hyderabad University of Mumbai Sardar Patel University University of Pune

9 Ashoka University BITS Pilani Christ University NMIMS NID University Recognition - Private O P Jindal Global University Flame University ICFAI University Manipal University Nirma University Shiv Nadar University Symbiosis International Education Centre Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology

10 Competitive Examinations A level students are eligible for all courses whether professional or otherwise. Can take all competitive exams like JEE, CLAT, NATA, BITSAT & others Can join professional colleges for qualifications like BE, BTech, BArch, Law, CA & MBBS. Can join undergraduate courses like BA, BCom, BSc, BBM, BBA & others

11 Assessments Many assessment options Take the cambridge International AS level only. Syllabus content is half a Cambridge International A levels Take a staged assessment route- take the AS level in one examination series & complete the final Cambridge international A level at a subsequent series. As levels marks can be carried forward to a full A level twice within a 13 month period.* Take all pears of A levels in the same examination session at the end of the course.

12 Grades Cambridge A level is reported on a grade scale from A* ( highest ) to E ( minimum) There is no A* for Cambridge AS levels, which runs from grade A to E Marks are awarded in addition to grades for each subject

13 AS & A levels at Sanskaar Starting AS & A levels program in April 2018 Schedule for internal exams will be same as school Exams as ISC - half yearly & final Final A levels in November 2019 & March 2020 Timings have to be extended( till 2.45) for at least 3 days a week as we will need to finish syllabus by July 2019 for exams in November.

14 6 Broad Group of Subjects: English Lang and Literature Mathematics Sciences Language Humanities and Social Sciences Business, Technical and Creative

15 Subjects offered at TSVS English - AS or A levels - Compulsory for all Maths Chemistry Biology Physics Accountancy Economics Business Studies Geography Psychology Information technology

16 Staff Development Workshops Trainings- 25 teachers attended face to face training around the country Dr. Panda attended the Cambridge Annual Conference atcambridge UK Dr. Panda and Ms. Lubna attended the Cambridge leadership Conference at The Doon School The Sanskaar Valley School is now a member of MISA - details Regular Online Teacher training Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers Annual Regional Conferences for Teachers

17 Advantages of CIE Cambridge supports schools to develop learners who are: confident in working with information and ideas their own and those of others responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others reflective as learners themselves, developing their ability to learn innovative and equipped for new and future challenges engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference