The Cambridge AICE Program at Gulf Coast High School Joseph Mikulski, Principal Dr. Deborah Cox, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction Chad Furman, Instructor and AICE Coordinator

What is AICE? The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is an international Diploma that students can earn via an advanced academic curriculum. The assessment program is written and administered by a non-profit department (CIE) of the University of Cambridge in England. AICE program courses and examinations are offered during grades 10 through 12 in schools worldwide registered as CIE Centers. Requires a commitment of at least 5 hours per week outside of class along with study sessions leading up to the exam

Developing successful students Students build: Knowledge Learning skills Critical thinking skills Problem-solving skills Cambridge IGCSE/Pre- AICE students become independent learners

Are AICE courses offered anywhere else in Florida? Alachua County Collier County Bay CountyMiami-Dade County Brevard CountyLee County Broward CountyPalm Beach County Clay CountySt. John’s County Over 64 schools in Florida offer the AICE Diploma

Do colleges and universities accept AICE courses and the AICE Diploma? All Florida Universities award college credit for AICE courses just as they do for AP and IB. Over 450 US universities accept AS and A Level courses including all Ivy League and Ivy Plus universities.

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Do students have to earn the full AICE Diploma in order to earn college credits? No. Students receive General Certificate of Education (GCE) subject certificates for AS and A Level examinations passed. Students can earn up to 45 college credits in Florida on a subject–by–subject basis according to grades earned on individual examinations passed

What do students have to do to earn an AICE Diploma? See handout for FY17 Students must pass seven credits worth of examinations. At least one exam must come from each of the three subject groups: 1. Math and Science 2. Languages 3. Arts and Humanities 4. Interdisciplinary 5. Global Perspectives

AICE Diploma Requirements Seven creditsSeven credits to include one exam from each subject group one creditAdvanced Subsidiary (AS) Level exams passed count as one credit two creditsAdvanced (A) Level exams passed count as two credits

What is the difference between Pre-AICE and AICE? 9 th grade: students may take Pre-AICE classes. The purpose of Pre-AICE is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in future advanced studies courses. Exp. Pre AICE Biology>AP/AICE Biology 10 th, 11 th and 12 th grade : students can participate in AICE classes even though they may not wish to earn the diploma.

How are Pre-AICE and AICE courses weighted? Pre-AICE courses carry the same weight as an honors course in a student GPA. AICE courses carry the same weight as an AP/DE course in a student GPA.

What are the AICE tests like? Formal and strict testing environment

Breadth of AS and A-Level Exam Assessment o Cambridge assesses o Knowledge o Understanding o Application o Skills o Writing, mathematics, scientific inquiry, oral and multimedia presentation o Cambridge evaluates o Essays o Short written responses o Research projects & investigations o Practical and oral labs o Multiple choice questions

When are AICE tests given? AICE tests are given during the months of May/June and November. There are no make up dates given for students missing the test. Cambridge tries to accommodate students in other ways. May 2015 testing schedule is located here:

Building Skills across the Curriculum Knowledge - of historical events and their impact on societies Learning skills - English - articulating ideas clearly and accurately in writing and speaking Critical thinking – Science - interpreting experimental observations and data Problem-solving - applying mathematical knowledge in the context of everyday situations

Aims Assessment objectives Description of assessment components Curriculum content –Including detailed summary of what candidates should know, understand, and be able to do Grade descriptions Resource list, including texts, and much more The subject syllabus is where it begins…

Colleges Want College-Ready Students o Flexible learning processes o Research & presentation skills o Critical reading & thinking skills o Advanced writing skills o In-depth knowledge o Problem-solving skills o Intellectual independence

Cambridge AICE Diploma Studies Lead To o Flexible learning processes o Research & presentation skills o Critical reading & thinking skills o Advanced writing skills o In-depth knowledge o Problem-solving skills o Intellectual independence

Support for teachers and students Cambridge syllabi Past exam papers, rubrics Examiners’ reports, results, and analyses Examples of performances at different grade levels

Excellent foundation Cambridge IGCSE / Pre-AICE prepares students for Cambridge A / AS Level AP College Careers

AICE Academy Goal: An AICE Diploma o Advanced International Certificate of Education o Study and exams at Cambridge AS and A Levels o Subjects from five curricular areas o Mathematics and Science o Languages o Arts and Humanities o CORE: Global Perspectives AS Level o Interdisciplinary and Skills Based

Exam Grading System Comparison USA Cambridge (CIE) AP A A*, A Excellent 5 B+ B B C Good 4 C+ D C E Satisfactory 3 D F Poor 2 G F U Not passing 1

Grading-System Comparisons General USA CIE (A & AS) FLDOE AICE AP Excellent A+, AA*, A, a 7 5 Very Good B+ B, b 6 4 Good BC, c 5 3 Satisfactory C+, C D, d 4 Passing DE, e 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Not passing FU “Ungraded” 0 2, 1 No potential college credit No potential college credit

Commitment to Earn an AICE Diploma o Candidate must o Obtain at least 7 credits within 25 months o Obtain at least 1 credit in each of 3 main curriculum groups o Earn 1 credit of AS Global Perspectives o Apply to Cambridge for the AICE Diploma senior year

Students must take 7 AICE courses (at the AS or A level) and pass exams in 7 total AICE courses in order to earn an AICE Diploma. Within the diploma, a Cambridge International AS Level examination passing score is awarded one credit and a Cambridge International A Level examination passing score is awarded two credits.

A. Math & ScienceAICE Marine Science A-Level B. Languages AICE English Language (Spanish Language, French Language) C. Arts & HumanitiesAICE European History AICE Media Studies AICE English Language D. Core: Required: Class of 2017 and beyond AICE Global Perspectives AS (Required: Class of 2017 and beyond) E. Interdisciplinary and Skills Based AICE Thinking Skills AICE General Paper AICE Global Perspectives A-Level Independent Research Report (an optional extension of Global Perspectives) FOR CLASSES OF 2017 & BEYOND: FOR CLASSES OF 2017 & BEYOND: First four areas required

Diploma Awarded on Basis of Credits o A Level will count as a double credit o AS Level will count as a single credit A Level A Level (2 credits each) (2 credits each) AS Level AS Level (1 credit each) (1 credit each) TOTAL CREDITS 3 ( 3 x 2 = 6 ) 3 ( 3 x 2 = 6 ) ( 2 x 2 = 4 ) 2 ( 2 x 2 = 4 ) ( 1 x 2 = 2 ) 1 ( 1 x 2 = 2 )

Credits for Cambridge AICE Diploma Two-stage structureOne-stage structure AS exam + A2 exam = A Level Year 1Year 2 study, no exam + A Level exam = A Level Year 1Year 2 AS Level Pass = 1 AICE credit A Level Pass = 2 AICE credits

AICE at Gulf Coast High 2014 SAMPLE 9 th Grade AICE Schedule SAMPLE 9 th Grade AICE Schedule  Pre-AICE English Language  Advanced Communications Skills (Honors) or AP Human Geography  Pre-AICE French II or Pre-AICE Spanish II, Pre-AICE Spanish III

AICE at Gulf Coast High SAMPLE 10th Grade AICE Schedule SAMPLE 10th Grade AICE Schedule o Pre-AICE English Literature o AICE Marine (Grade 10 or 11) o AICE European o Pre-AICE Spanish II or Spanish III or Pre-AICE French II o Elective: AICE Thinking Skills o 2 AICE Courses Required

AICE at Gulf Coast High SAMPLE 11th Grade AICE Schedule SAMPLE 11th Grade AICE Schedule o AICE English Language o AICE Marine (Grade 10 or 11) o AICE Spanish Language or Pre-AICE French III o Electives: AICE Thinking Skills o 2 or 3 AICE Courses Required

AICE at Gulf Coast High SAMPLE 12th Grade AICE Schedule SAMPLE 12th Grade AICE Schedule o AICE Global Perspectives (As or A Level) o AICE Spanish Language or AICE French Language o Electives: AICE Thinking Skills o 2 or 3 AICE Courses Required

Diploma Levels of Distinction o Cambridge AICE Diploma with Distinction o points o Cambridge AICE Diploma with Merit o 220–319 points o Cambridge AICE Diploma at Pass Level o 120–219 points o Candidates not meeting AICE Diploma requirements receive a GCE Certificate reporting their performance in GCE AS and A Level syllabuses

Distinctions Awarded on Points Accrued o A Level will count as a double credit o AS Level will count as a single credit A Level, Full Year Double-Credit Study AS Level, Full Year One-Credit Study GradePointsGradePoints A*140a*N/A A120a60 B100b50 C80c40 D60d30 E40e20

o Earn Florida Bright Futures o Academic Scholars level o Regardless of SAT or ACT scores o Complete 100 hours of community service o Accrue up to 45 college credits o May out-perform AP and IB students in college AICE Diploma Advantages

Cambridge AICE Diploma Recipients o Yes – Will earn Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award o Regardless of SAT or ACT scores o Yes – Will accumulate 100 hours of community service o Yes – May accrue up to 45 college credits o AND -- May also become eligible for CCPS Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma or Certificate and Scholarship with additional qualifications

Recognition in the USA: Cambridge AICE Diploma

Cambridge International Education at Gulf Coast High Developing successful students