Windermere High School AICE Program (Cambridge) A partnership between:

What is the Advanced International Certificate of Education(AICE)? The Cambridge AICE program is an international curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of broad and balanced study. AICE students will gain an in-depth understanding of a variety of subjects, as well as master a broad range of skills critical for success in university study. AICE courses help students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged learners. Upon completion of the AICE program, high school graduates will be prepared to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world and capable of shaping a better world for the future.

What is the Advanced International Certificate of Education(AICE)?

Why Advanced International Certificate of Education(AICE)? Cambridge students can be confident that their qualifications will be understood and valued throughout their education and career, in their home country and internationally.  100% of Ivy League Universities recognize and accept Cambridge credits All Florida Public Colleges award credit for all passing scores on AICE exams AICE diploma equals full Bright Futures regardless of SAT/ACT score and GPA. Community service hours are still needed to qualify for Bright Futures.

How do I become an AICE student? Must be a member of the class of 2022 Must have a 4 or 5 on FSA reading and writing exam Must have passed Algebra 1 course with an A or B and passed FSA Algebra 1 exam with a 3, 4, or 5. Must take AP Human Geography in 9th grade All qualified students received an invitation to be in Pre-AICE courses at the start of the 2018-2019 school year. The invitation automatically enrolls the student in the AICE program unless the guidance counselor is notified by the parent that the student is opting out of the program.

Understanding Cambridge Learners

Pre-AICE vs. AICE

How do you earn an AICE diploma? Candidates must sit and pass seven examinations including Global Perspectives over 27 months. Students will take their first exam in 10th grade Candidates must choose at least one examination from Groups A, B, and C in addition to Global Perspectives (Group D): Group A: Mathematics & Science Group B: Languages including English Group C: Arts & Humanities Group D: Interdisciplinary and Skills Based Subjects

Cambridge AICE Groups

AICE Course Progression Math

AICE Course Progression English

AICE Course Progression Social Studies

AICE Course Progression Science

What will my schedule look like? Typical 9th Grade Pre-AICE Student Schedule Pre-AICE English Language Pre-AICE Biology Pre-AICE Math II (Geometry) OR Pre-AICE Math III (Algebra II) AP Human Geography Pre-major course Elective/World Language Elective

What will my schedule look like? Typical 10th Grade AICE Student Schedule Pre-AICE English Literature Pre-AICE Chemistry Pre-AICE Math III (Algebra II) OR Pre-AICE Additional Math AP World History AICE General Paper (Elective) Pre-major course Elective/World Language

What will my schedule look like? Typical 11th Grade AICE Student Schedule AICE English Language AICE Marine Science or Advanced Science Course AICE Math I or Advanced Math Course AICE US History AICE Psychology Pre-major course Elective/World Language

What will my schedule look like? Typical 12th Grade AICE Student Schedule AICE English Literature AICE Marine Science, AICE Biology, or Advanced Science Course AICE Math I or AP Calculus AB or BC AP Government and AP Economics AICE Global Perspectives Pre-major course Elective/World Language

AICE Program Recognition

Contact Information Questions? AICE Coordinator, Amanda Newcomer amanda.newcomer@ocps.net Assistant Principal, Taylor Plumblee taylor.plumblee@ocps.net