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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 Over 10 000 Cambridge schools in more than 160 countries A not-for-profit organisation Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. Cambridge programmes and qualifications are offered in more than 10 000 schools in over 160 countries. Cambridge International Examinations prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, they devote their resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential. Cambridge International Examinations is approved by Ofqual, the UK government exams regulator.

Cambridge Secondary 2 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 ICT Starters Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint Cambridge ICT Starters Cambridge IGCSE® Cambridge O Level Cambridge International AS & A Level Cambridge Pre-U Cambridge Secondary 2 is typically for learners aged 14 to 16 years. It builds on the foundations of Cambridge Secondary 1, although it is not essential to have completed that stage before beginning Cambridge Secondary 2. *Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge IGCSE® The world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to16 year olds Taken by over 340 000 learners in more than 140 countries Over 70 subjects available – can be taken in any combination Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving Cambridge Secondary 2 includes Cambridge IGCSE – the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. Cambridge IGCSE was developed over 25 years ago. It now attracts over 750 000 entries every year from over 140 different countries.

Cambridge IGCSE Excellent preparation for advanced study Assessment options for learners of different abilities Internationally recognised qualifications Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to GCSE in the UK The syllabuses are international in outlook, but retain local relevance. They have been created specifically for an international student body with content to suit a wide variety of school and avoid cultural bias. “Cambridge IGCSE provided me with the challenges I needed to prepare myself for the next stage in my life.” Jazlina Sutanto, former Cambridge IGCSE student, Anglo Singapore International School, Thailand

Cambridge O Level Cambridge is the biggest provider of O Level in the world It is taken in nearly 60 countries worldwide with nearly 650 000 entries a year. Over 40 subjects available – can be taken in any combination Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification, equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE. Nearly 1 800 schools around the world offer Cambridge O Level in a choice of over 40 subjects. Cambridge O Level provides learners with excellent preparation for academic progression to Cambridge Advanced as well as other progression routes.

Cambridge O Level Excellent preparation for advanced study Variety of assessment methods Internationally recognised qualifications Cambridge O Level is accepted as equivalent to GCSE in the UK Cambridge is the biggest provider of O Level in the world. With nearly 650 000 entries a year, it is taken in nearly 60 countries worldwide. ‘‘As I applied mainly to UK universities, my Cambridge qualifications were viewed very favourably because UK students take similar qualifications.” Kamal Khan Virk, former Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS and A Level student, Pakistan

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Learn more! For more information, visit www.cie.org.uk or contact your school