1. Cambridge International Examinations
Primary Checkpoint
Secondary Checkpoint
IGCSE
A & AS Level

2. Primary Checkpoint
* Cambridge Primary is an education programme for young learners that combines a world-class curriculum, high-quality support for teachers and integrated assessment.
* An annual fee must paid for schools implementing the programme.
* Tests are marked by Cambridge and provide schools with an international benchmark for learner performance.
* Each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report, giving schools invaluable information and parents extra trust in the feedback they receive

3. Secondary Checkpoint
* Cambridge Secondary 1 is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. It gives schools a flexible framework for developing skills and understanding in English, English as a second language, mathematics and science.
* Tests are marked by Cambridge and provide schools with an international benchmark for learner performance.
* Each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report, giving schools invaluable information and parents extra trust in the feedback they receive
* If you wish to have access to the Cambridge Secondary 1 support site, please send as an

4. IGCSE
There are over 70 subjects available at Cambridge IGCSE, including 30 languages, and schools can offer them in any combination. Cambridge IGCSE develops learner knowledge, understanding and skills in:
* Subject content
* Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as unfamiliar situations
* Intellectual enquiry
* Flexibility and responsiveness to change
* Working and communicating in English
* Influencing outcomes
* Cultural awareness.

5. AS & A Levels
We help schools to build a Cambridge Advanced curriculum that brings success for learners. The syllabuses prepare learners for university study, which is why universities worldwide value and recognise Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.
Cambridge International AS & A Level develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:
In-depth subject content
Independent thinking
Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
Handling and evaluating different types of information source
Thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments
Making judgements, recommendations and decisions
Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them logically and clearly
Working and communicating in English.

6. Essential Documents Cambridge Handbook 2016 Administrative Guide 2016
Timetable
- June
- November
Cambridge Guide to Making Entries
- June
- November

7. 1. Preparation Phase * Understanding the key dates and activities
* Drafting your exams timetable
* Enrolling candidates

11. Access Arrangements
For candidates with specific needs that face unnecessary barriers such as:
a permanent or long-term disability or learning difficulty.
a temporary disability, illness or indisposition
the immediate circumstances of the assessment
The purpose of access arrangements is to remove these barriers to standard assessment without compromising standards being tested, so that the candidate can receive recognition for their attainment.

13. WHEN? HOW? Non-delegated: August 16 Centre-delegated: August 31
Download form entering , complete it and send it to
REMEMBER: Medical Evidence must be attached and translated!!
Non-delegated: August 16
Centre-delegated: August 31
Modified papers: July 1
Rules governing each Access Arrangement can be found in the Handbook for Centres 2016 on pages 20 to 37

14. 2. Entries
Submit your entries well in advance of the closing date so you have time to check them and submit any amendments before the deadline, avoiding any late entry fees.

15. Cambridge ICE Group Awards
7 subjects, (*)
2 sittings,
13 months,
No retakes
Enroll as subject (ICE)
If completing in 2 sittings, ALWAYS enter Previous Centre Nº and Previous Candidate Nº
(*) 2 from Group 1, 1 from each of the other 4 groups, and the 7th subject from the group of your choice (see Cambridge Guide to Making Entries pages 56 to 59)
NO requests for late ICE or AICE Diplomas will be accepted after 2nd stage penalty

16. Cambridge AICE Group Awards
6 credits, (*)
5 sittings,
25 months,
Accepts retakes
Separate fee
If completing in more than 1 sitting, ALWAYS enter Previous Centre Nº and Previous CNº of previous session.
Enroll as subject (ADIP)
(*) AS Level: 1 credit
A Level: 2 credits
1 credit from each of groups A to C, the remaining credits from the group/s of your choice (Cambridge Guide to making Entries Booklet, pages 60 to 63)

17. Entry Confirmation
After final entries have been processed CIE will send entry confirmation information.
Statements of Entry are provided for each candidate, with
personal details
syllabus and component entries.
timetable date for each examination component
whether he/she has been entered for a Group Award (ICE-AICE)
Key Point – A Statement of Entry must be given to each candidate. They must check their personal details and the entry options that have been made on their behalf.
Suggestion: Keep a copy

18. 3. Teacher Assessment
This phase of the cycle is all about components that are assessed in the school, either by the school's teachers or anyone accredited (if required), and are then moderated by Cambridge.

19. Make sure your teachers ALWAYS work with the syllabus of the year the candidates will sit for the exam
It will be the school’s responsibility knowing about changes in content and administration of subjects
REMEMBER to send things to ESSARP 4 days before the deadline given by Cambridge to make sure everything arrives on time.
Information and forms required for the subjects can be found at

20. SAMPLES DATABASE

21. 4. Before the Exams
This phase is about getting everything in place so that you are ready for the start of the exams, this includes all the exam materials, preparing the rooms and getting in touch with Supervisors.

22. Despatches of Examination Materials
The key despatches of materials that you will receive are as follows:
Early Question Papers and Instructions– materials and instructions for project components, practical components, Art coursework components and speaking tests. (This you can open)
Admin Despatch – examination stationery (e.g. script envelopes, graph paper), Forecast Grade forms and mark sheets for internally assessed work. Attendance Registers and bar-coded script labels. (This you can open)
Question Paper Despatch – question papers for the main timetable period and answer sheets for multiple choice components (labels may come later). (Supervisor opens this)

23. Schools’ Responsibility
Provide the necessary extra stationery- scissors, ball of string, etc.
Coursework and non-coursework speaking tests
Full Centre Supervision
Rooms
Arrangement and distance between desks
Board
Clock
Noise – cleanliness
Candidate desk labels
Candidates’ Behaviour

24. Supervisors’ Responsibility
Arrive on time
Go to the safe and get the correct material
Conduct the supervision during the exams
Make the necessary reports in case of malpractice
Check the Additional Materials List before each component
Make sure candidates do not enter with unauthorised material
Make sure all regulations are complied with
Leave the material ready for the pick-up man

25. 5. Exam Day
This is the phase where the exams take place. You will find all the information on how to conduct the examinations.

26. Key Time
Are designed to make sure countries in similar time zones have their candidates under exam or supervisory conditions at the same time to maintain the security of question paper content.
10 am and 2 pm
All students have to be supervised or in exam room from the beginning of exam until AFTER the Key Time.
Exams start at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm
In case of a clash if one group starts AFTER KT:
Students MUST be Supervised since Key Time.
Cannot communicate outside room by any means, can have access to books, notes, talk to each other, etc.

27. Full Centre Supervision
Definition: Candidate may not have access to any electronic devices with or without internet access or any other means of communication outside of the supervised group (Handbook for Centres pages 6 and 56)
School’s responsibilities:
ensure candidates are on time for exams and KEY TIME,
supervise when they are not in the Exam Room - with no access to any mobile devices, internet, etc.
escort students from Exam room to FCS room.

28. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Form can be downloaded from our website
MUST be submitted via to up to one week after missing a component or taking it under special conditions, with medical certificate if relevant
If more than 50% of exam missed, request Refund and Withdrawal
Refunds accredited to School account- not returned in cash

29. RETURNING EXAMINATION MATERIAL Schools within our pick up area
During the Examination Sessions ESSARP will collect your students’ answer scripts on a weekly basis.
You will be informed of the day in which our pick-up will come round the School. Please make sure you know what scripts to deliver and use the Script Despatch Form. Leave someone in charge if you are unable to be there.

30. RETURNING EXAMINATION MATERIAL Schools outside the pick up area
Please send your answer scripts to ESSARP once a week, using a traceable means of despatch.
Keep a copy of the tracking number at hand until the issue of results, as proof of despatch.

31. Where to find the information?
* Information on qualifications, recognition and marketing material:
* Syllabus, past papers, examiner’s reports, forums, etc. for all subjects:
*Administrative material, forms, handbooks, etc.:
* For enrolling candidates:
* See Results, upload Forecast Grades and MS1: