1. The Cambridge Continuum
SAC
January 20, 2016

2. Progressive and flexible
Four stages leading from primary through secondary and pre-university years.
Offer the full Cambridge International Education, or focus on specific stages.
Cambridge International Education has four stages, which lead seamlessly from primary through secondary and pre-university years
the ages provided are guidelines only - Cambridge International Education enables complete flexibility
schools can offer the full Cambridge International Education for learners at all stages, or focus on Cambridge International Education at specific stages of the school curriculum
Cambridge International Education is compatible with other curricula, enabling schools to build a curriculum that reflects their own values
each stage builds on learners’ development in the previous stage
Middle School
High School
*IGCSE = Pre-AICE in the State of Florida

3. The Cambridge Continuum
Primary School
Middle School
Middle/High School
High School
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests (optional)
English, Mathematics, Science, IT
Lower Secondary Program and Checkpoint tests
English, Mathematics, Science, IT
Cambridge IGCSE (Pre AICE)
Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Technical
Cambridge International A and AS Level exams, AICE Diploma
Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arts
Spiralling continuum

4. Cambridge Diploma Groups
7 POINTS TOTAL NEEDED

5. Middle School Classes Offered
6th Grade
Cambridge Checkpoint I Language Arts
Cambridge Checkpoint I Math
Cambridge Checkpoint I Science
7th Grade
Cambridge Checkpoint II Language Arts
Cambridge Checkpoint II Math
Pre-AICE Math 1 (Algebra 1 Honors)
Cambridge Checkpoint II Science

6. Middle School Classes Offered
8th Grade
Cambridge Checkpoint III Language Arts
Cambridge Checkpoint III Math
Pre-AICE Math 1 (Algebra 1 Honors)
Pre-AICE Math 2 (Geometry Honors)
Cambridge Checkpoint III Science
Pre-AICE Physical Science

7. High School Language Arts Track
9th Grade - AICE General Paper (AS)
10th Grade – AICE English Language (AS)
11th Grade – AICE Literature (AS)
12th Grade – AICE Literature (A)

8. High School Mathematics Track
Pre-AICE Math 1 (Algebra 1 Honors) – 7th/8th
Pre-AICE Math 2 (Geometry Honors) – 8th/9th
Pre-AICE Math 3 (Algebra 2 Honors) – 9th/10th
Pre-Calculus Honors or AICE Math (AS) – 10/11th
AP Calculus (pre-requisite – pre-Calculus – 11th/12th

9. High School Science Track
Pre-AICE Physical Science – 8th
pre-AICE Biology– 9th Grade
AICE Biology (AS) – 10th Grade
pre-AICE Chemistry – 11th Grade
AICE Physics or AP Chemistry – 12th Grade

10. High School Social Science Track
AICE Geography (AS) – 9th Grade
AP World History – 10th Grade
AP US History – 11th Grade
AP Government / Economics – 12th Grade

11. High School AICE Electives
AICE Travel and Tourism (AS) – (pre-requisite – FSA 4-5) 9th
AICE Thinking Skills (AS) – (pre-requisite – FSA 3-5) 9th/10th
AICE Psychology (AS) – 10th / 11th Grade
AICE Psychology (A) – 11th Grade (pre-requisite AS)
AICE Sociology (A) – 11th/12th Grade (pre-requisite AS psych)
AICE Art (AS) – (pre-requisite – teacher recommend)
*** AICE Global Perspectives (AS) – Required for AICE Diploma (11th Grade) – All 7 courses must be passed within 3 years for diploma.

12. Advanced 9th/10th Grade Scenario
AICE Geography (AS)
AICE General Paper (AS)
AICE Thinking Skills (AS)
Geometry / Algebra 2
Pre-AICE Physical Science / pre-AICE Biology
10th Grade
AP World History
AICE English Language (AS)
Algebra 2 / AICE Math (Pre-Calculus)
AICE Biology (AS)
AICE Psychology (AS)
AICE Travel and Tourism (AS)

13. Advanced 11th/12th Grade Scenario
AP US History
AICE Literature (AS)
Pre-AICE Chemistry
Pre-Calc / AICE Math 1 (AS)
AICE Sociology (A)
AICE Global Perspectives (AS)
12th Grade
AP Government / Economics
AICE Literature (A)
AICE Math 1 (AS) / AP Calculus
AP Chemistry

14. Curriculum Fair AICE Curriculum Fair – Thursday 2/9 6pm-8pm
***Weekly AICE/AP Review Sessions – 2:30-4:30 Starting April 3rd

15. Cambridge Diploma Recipients
Class of 2017
Must apply for diploma and have all 6 points in the 3 areas + 1 point for Global perspective course exams passed by senior year (Spring 2017)
Class of 2018
If taking an AICE course starting freshman year: Must apply for diploma and have all 6 points in the 3 areas + 1 point Global perspective course exams passed by junior year (Spring 2017)
If taking an AICE course starting sophomore year: Must apply for diploma and have all points in the 3 areas + Global perspective course exams passed by senior year (Spring 2018)
Class of 2019
If taking an AICE course starting freshman year: Must apply for diploma and have all 6 points in the 3 areas + 1 point Global perspective course exams passed by junior year (Spring 2018)
If taking an AICE course starting sophomore year: Must apply for diploma and have all 6 points in the 3 areas + 1 point Global perspective course exams passed by senior year (Spring 2019)

16. Additional information
CIE website:
Cambridge Coordinator: Sarah Temple