Cambridge News RSS https://www.cambridgeinternational.org:443/news/rss-news-feeds-from-cambridge/articles/index.aspx Every news items published by Cambridge. en-gb Travel and Tourism course brings students closer to their local community As part of the Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level Travel &amp; Tourism course, students have to organise and manage a travel or tourism event. We spoke to Ydo Jousma, International Coordinator at the International School Eerde (ISE), Ommen, in The Netherlands to find out about the students’ event and how the Travel &amp; Tourism course has brought the school closer to its community. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/travel-and-tourism-course-brings-students-closer-to-their-local-community-6-january-2016/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 13:44:08 GMT Cambridge seminar supports careers counsellors in Indonesia Education and career counsellors from Cambridge schools across Indonesia attended a one-day seminar in November 2015 on higher education landscapes and the admission processes of key overseas destinations. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-seminar-supports-careers-counsellors-in-indonesia-13-january-2016/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:15:07 GMT Top in the World winner shares thoughts on Cambridge Global Perspectives “Cambridge Global Perspectives was an engaging course that encouraged us to consider how various perspectives shape social conditions and our mind-sets,” says Megha Nanaki Parwani (pictured), the June 2015 Cambridge ‘Top in the World’ award winner for Global Perspectives and student at United World College South East Asia (East campus) Singapore. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/top-in-the-world-winner-shares-thoughts-on-cambridge-global-perspectives-13-january-2016/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:57:40 GMT Recognising outstanding Cambridge learners in MENA <a title="Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards" tridion:href="tcm:31-208576" xmlns:tridion="http://www.tridion.com/ContentManager/5.0">Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards</a> are currently being distributed to students all over the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to recognise their achievements in our 2015 exam series. Over 500 outstanding learners from the region will receive awards for their exceptional performance in Cambridge exams. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/recognising-outstanding-cambridge-learners-in-mena/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:54:51 GMT Technology helps student with rare medical condition excel When Mheirik Del Mundo, a Cambridge student at GEMS Westminster School in Dubai, was diagnosed with Guillain Barré Syndrome last year, it seemed like his education would be derailed. The rare condition left him bedridden and unable to attend classes. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/technology-helps-student-with-rare-medical-condition-excel-19-january-2016/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:24:21 GMT New manager for Northeast USA On 18 January 2016, Keith Lucey joined us as our new Manager for Northeast USA. He is based in our New York office and joins our wider North America team, reporting to Regional Director Mark Cavone. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-manager-for-northeast-usa-5-february-2016/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:33:54 GMT Teacher training – a catalyst to student success When a school introduces the Cambridge curriculum it can involve a shift in teaching approach. We spoke to Alliance World School in Noida, India, to find out how they supported – and continue to support – their teachers in delivering Cambridge programmes. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/teacher-training-a-catalyst-to-student-success-24-february-2016/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:01:59 GMT Five years of success for Arizona education programme More than 100 students and teachers came together at an event in Phoenix, Arizona on 10 February 2016 to celebrate five years of the ‘Move On When Ready’ programme. This high school initiative, which incorporates Cambridge IGCSE, is having great success in preparing students for college-level study. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/five-years-of-success-for-arizona-education-programme-25-february-2016/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:02:07 GMT Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards announced in New Zealand New Zealand’s Principals, school leaders, teachers, parents and students converged on Auckland on 18 February 2016 to celebrate the exceptional achievements of learners at the annual Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-learner-awards-26-february-2016/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:53:55 GMT Use our new toolkit to communicate with parents and students We're making it easier for schools to explain the values and benefits of a Cambridge education to students and their parents. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/use-our-new-toolkit-to-communicate-with-parents-and-students-1-march-2016/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:59:23 GMT Outstanding learners collect their awards in Spain Following a highly successful year for schools in Spain, Cambridge Assessment International Education celebrated the 2014-15 Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards with a presentation to schools in Spain at the annual NABSS (National Association of British Schools in Spain) conference in Madrid on 3 to 6 March 2016. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/outstanding-learners-collect-their-awards-in-spain-9-march-2016/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:41:39 GMT Cambridge Principals Forum shared by three cities in Pakistan The recent Cambridge Principals Forum in Pakistan took place in three cities simultaneously. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-principals-forum-shared-by-three-cities-in-pakistan-11march2016/ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:25:39 GMT Schools in Italy unite for third network conference On Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 March 2016, 198 Italian teachers travelled to the Liceo Righi in Cesena for the third conference of ‘La Rete’ – the Italian network of Cambridge International Schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/schools-in-italy-unite-for-third-network-conference-23-march-2016/ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:10:03 GMT Cambridge Primary programme changes student ‘DNA’ Chitkara International School in Chandigarh, India, takes a highly innovative approach to curriculum development. Using research from Chitkara University (part of the same educational trust), the school uses the skills required by higher education and employers as the basis for a teaching programme designed to give students both academic and career success. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-primary-programme-changes-student-dna-22april2016/ Thu, 21 Apr 2016 10:42:44 GMT Expanded team reflects increasing growth for Cambridge across Sub-Saharan Africa With a team of seven now in post, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Director Juan Visser feels Cambridge Assessment International Education is well prepared to meet growing demand for Cambridge programmes. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/expanded-team-reflects-increasing-growth-for-cambridge-across-sub-saharan-africa-25april2016/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:31:57 GMT Experts discuss 'learning how to learn' at Pakistan Schools Conference Building students’ capacity to understand how they think and become ‘self-aware learners’ is likely to bring about marked and sustained improvement in their educational achievement, according to experts at our Pakistan Schools Conference in Lahore on 11 April 2016. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/experts-discuss-learning-how-to-learn-at-pakistan-schools-conference-25april2016/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:32:11 GMT New Manager for North Pakistan We are pleased to let you know that Muhammad Shanawer Beg has been promoted to the role of Manager, North Pakistan. He has relocated from our Lahore office to be based in Islamabad with Country Director Uzma Yousuf. Together they form part of our larger South Asia team. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-manager-for-north-pakistan-27april2016/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:21:53 GMT Pioneering non-profit schools in Turkey use international education to connect students to world Burcu Benderli, Manager for Turkey, Benelux, Switzerland &amp; Wider Europe, was in Ankara recently visiting Bilkent Laboratory and International School (BLIS). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/pioneering-non-profit-schools-in-turkey-use-international-education-to-connect-students-to-world-29april2016/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:52:36 GMT Cambridge Global Learner Roadshow across the Middle East We offered over 430 teachers across the Middle East the opportunity to improve their skills at Cambridge Global Learners events last month. The roadshows took place between 17 and 24 April in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-global-roadshow-across-the-middle-east-18may2016/ Wed, 18 May 2016 08:39:41 GMT Impact of Cambridge curricula celebrated at US conference for 'magnet schools' More than 1000 teachers, principals, administrators and education leaders attended Cambridge-led sessions at the National Conference on Magnet Schools in the US recently to hear how Cambridge programmes have transformed education in Miami-Dade schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/impact-of-cambridge-curricula-celebrated-at-us-conference-for-magnet%20schools-25may2016/ Wed, 25 May 2016 08:26:39 GMT First Principals' Forum in Germany Around 20 school leaders attended our first event for Principals in Germany in May. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-principals-forum-in-germany-9jun16/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:47:36 GMT A busy week in China launching new schools and Associates <p>One whirlwind week in June saw Michael O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cambridge Assessment International Education, take a tour of China to visit Cambridge schools and Cambridge Associates.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/a-busy-week-in-china-16jun16/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:13:58 GMT Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level case study: Budhanilkantha School, Nepal Budhanilkantha School, a selective Ministry school in Nepal, has offered Cambridge qualifications since 1985. We asked Principal Keshar Khulal, a former Budhanilkantha student, how Cambridge International AS &amp; A Levels have benefitted his students. Here are excerpts from the interview. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-case-study-budhanikantha-school-nepal/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:39:10 GMT Five students from Chengelo School achieve world's highest Cambridge exam scores Five students from Chengelo School in Mkushi, Zambia have received Cambridge ‘Top in the World’ awards after scoring the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject in the November 2015 Cambridge exam session https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/five-students-from-chengelo-school-acheive-worlds-highest-cambridge-exam-scores-21june2016/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:42:44 GMT Cambridge Primary reintroduced at Ecole Francaise, Kano, Nigeria After a five-year gap, Ecole Francaise in Kano, Nigeria, has reintroduced Cambridge Primary in order to maintain – and improve – the school’s international status. Headmistress Mme Jihanne Dib has successfully realigned the school curriculum to the Cambridge Primary programme. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-primary-reintroduced-at-ecole-francaise-kano-nigeria-21june2016/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:09:49 GMT Overwhelmingly positive feedback from South Africa conference Delegate feedback was overwhelmingly positive for the first of this year’s Cambridge Schools Conferences, held in Johannesburg in April 2016. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/overwhemlingly-positive-feedback-from-south-africa-conference-21june2016/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:09:49 GMT Coming soon in your region - Enrichment Workshops Enrichment Professional Development is a new type of training from Cambridge that is designed to transform classroom practice. The learning is focused on skills, understanding, concepts and ideas in teaching and learning, and teachers are encouraged to reflect on, and become more innovative in their teaching. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/coming-ssoon-in-your-region-enrichment-workshops-21june2016/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:21:09 GMT New agreement strengthens relationship with French ministry This month our Chief Executive, Michael O'Sullivan, signed a memorandum of understanding with the French Ministry of Education. The agreement will see Cambridge Assessment International Education continue to work closely with the French government on the development of the British version of the International Option of the Baccalauréat, the OIB. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-agreement-strengthens-relationship-with-french-ministry/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:46:28 GMT Extending access to Cambridge in Latin America At the end of last year, we appointed our first ever Cambridge representative in Brazil. It’s a sign of the rising demand for Cambridge across Latin America. Here, our Regional Director Latin America, Richard Gilby, describes how we are working with new Cambridge Associates to increase access to Cambridge programmes in the region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/extending-access-to-cambridge-in-latin-america-4august2016/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:08:57 GMT Vice-Chancellor of University of Cambridge visits Podar International School, Mumbai The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge visited Podar International School – a Cambridge school in Santacruz, Mumbai – on 14 September 2016 as part of his six-day visit to India. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/vice-chancellor-visits-podar-international-school-20sept16/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:02:46 GMT Students take record number of exams in North America in 2016 A record number of Cambridge exams were taken in North America in 2015/16. The total number of Cambridge schools in North America has grown by 11 per cent to date in the last year. The total number of schools administering the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program jumped 22 per cent in the same period. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-take%20record-number-of-exams-in-north-america-in-2016-22sept2016/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:17:54 GMT Iceland joins the Cambridge community <p>The oldest private school in Iceland has become the country’s first Cambridge school. Landakotsskóli, established in 1897, now offers Cambridge IGCSEs to 30 students representing 14 nationalities.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/iceland-joins-the-cambridge-community-22sept2016/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:15:52 GMT University admissions staff rate Cambridge students highly A new survey has found that higher education admissions officers are extremely enthusiastic about the benefits of Cambridge in equipping students for university. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/university-admissions-staff-rate-cambridge-students-highly-27sept16/ Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:08:59 GMT Global Perspectives: Preparing for life beyond the classroom Bangalore International School (BIS) in India prides itself on its truly international approach, where staff (representing over 22 countries) teach around 550 students. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/global-perspectives-preparing-for-life-beyond-the-classroom-26oct2016/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:16:03 GMT First Armenian students awarded with Araratian Baccalaureate At a recent ceremony in Yerevan, certificates were awarded to the first students in Armenia to take the Araratian Baccalaureate (AB), a new Armenian-language qualification produced in partnership with Cambridge Assessment International Education. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-armenian-students-awarded-with-araratian-baccalaureate-3nov-2016/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:52:39 GMT Customer support now available 24/6 <p>We are delighted to announce our Customer Services team is now available 24 hours a day, six days a week. This means that no matter where in the world you are, you can call us at a time that is convenient to you.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/24-6-customer-support-now-live-07nov16/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 09:00:10 GMT First Cambridge event for principals in Denmark <p>On Tuesday 15 November, we hosted our first ever Cambridge Principals Forum for schools in Denmark at the British Embassy in Copenhagen. We welcomed over 30 school leaders, representing both prospect and existing Cambridge schools from around Denmark.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-cambridge-event-for-principals-in-denmark-22-nov-2016/ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:01:34 GMT Celebrating 10 years in Colombia Cambridge schools gathered at the Residence of the British Ambassador in Bogota on 17 November to celebrate Cambridge Assessment International Education’ tenth year in Colombia working in collaboration with the British Council. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/celebrating-10-years-in-colombia-30nov2016/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:47:15 GMT First Cambridge Principals Forum in Bahrain We held a number of principals’ networking events around the Gulf region in October, including in Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Muscat, and – for the first time – Bahrain. Over 250 school leaders attended the forums from Cambridge schools and schools aspiring to work with Cambridge. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-cambridge-principals-forum-in-bahrain8dec2016/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:16:47 GMT TED Ankara College extends Cambridge qualifications to its younger learners Feyza Aribas, Head of English at TED Ankara College in Turkey, is proud to be involved with her school’s initiative to extend Cambridge qualifications to younger learners. She recently shared her experience with us. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/ted-ankara-college-extends-cambridge-qualifications-08dec16/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:47:15 GMT First Cambridge Professional Development Centre in USA Parkside Middle School in Prince William County School District, Virginia, USA became a Cambridge International School in 2013. After years of successful Cambridge implementation, Parkside has taken the next step in its Cambridge evolution by becoming a Cambridge Professional Development Centre, our first centre of this kind in the USA. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-cambridge-professional-development-centre-in-usa-12december2016/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:26:30 GMT Innovative assessments in Corinth School District, USA <p>Corinth Public Schools in Mississippi, USA, has been operating as a state “Innovation” zone for the last year. Corinth’s innovation was its partnership with the National Center on Education and the Economy and Cambridge Assessment International Education. We spoke to district superintendent, Dr Lee Childress, to find out more.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/innovative-assessments-in-corinth-school-district-usa-13december2016/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:12:15 GMT New on-screen versions of Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint In October 2016 we introduced on-screen versions of our Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint tests in Science as an alternative to the paper-based versions. On-screen versions of Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint tests in English will be introduced in May 2017. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-on-screen-versions-of-cambridge-secondary-1-checkpoint-15december2016/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:54:27 GMT Developing habits of mind with Cambridge Primary Schools around the world are using the Cambridge Primary programme to develop thinking skills and a global mind set in students from a young age. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/developing-habits-of-mind-with-cambridge-primary-30jan2017/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:35:46 GMT Questioning questions: Good assessment is about helping students to learn Good assessment is about helping students to learn, the world’s largest gathering of education and skills ministers has been told. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/questioning-questions-good-assessment-is-about-helping-students-to-learn/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:35:46 GMT Cambridge partners with Putera Sampoerna Foundation in Indonesia Cambridge Assessment International Education has entered into a partnership with Putera Sampoerna Foundation to deliver professional development for teachers in Indonesia. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-partners-with-putera-sampoerna-foundation-in-indonesia/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:54:41 GMT Cambridge Learner Awards 2017, New Zealand Cambridge Assessment International Education is delighted to announce the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2017, New Zealand. The awards celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in the June and November 2016 Cambridge examination series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-learner-awards-2017-new-zealand/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:11:21 GMT New Zealand students to benefit from Cambridge curriculum innovations More than 10,000 New Zealand students sit Cambridge exams every year. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-zealand-students-to-benefit-from-cambridge-curriculum-innovations/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:16:40 GMT 140 principals attend Cambridge Principals Forum in Egypt The Cambridge Principals Forum, an annual event hosted by Cambridge Assessment International Education, took place in Egypt on Tuesday 14 February 2017 for schools in the country. Over 140 principals from Cambridge schools in Cairo, Alexandria, and surrounding cities attended the event. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/140-principals-attend-cambridge-principals-forum-in-egypt/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2017, Indonesia Cambridge Assessment International Education is delighted to announce the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2017, Indonesia. The awards celebrate the top academic achievements of secondary school learners in the June and November 2016 Cambridge examination series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-2017-indonesia/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:42:35 GMT Cambridge recognises the great achievements of Egyptian students <p>At a grand ceremony last night, Cambridge Assessment International Education in co-operation with the British Council, presented awards to the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in Egypt.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-recognises-the-great-achievements-of-egyptian-students-09mar17/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:57:03 GMT First Cambridge Schools Showcase event held in Nigeria <p>The British Council Schools Exams in partnership with Cambridge Assessment International Education hosted the inaugural Cambridge Schools Showcase event for English medium schools in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at the Great Hall, British Council office.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-cambridge-schools-showcase-event-held-in-nigeria/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:59:43 GMT Case study: Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education <p>With major sporting events becoming increasingly popular, and governments encouraging all of us to be more active, it’s not surprising that candidate numbers for Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education (PE) continue to rise.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/case-study-cambridge-igcse-physical-education/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:10:31 GMT Educators discuss power of reflection at Pakistan Schools Conference Students who understand how they learn and teachers who understand how they teach are better able to improve their performance, according to education experts at our Pakistan Schools Conference, hosted by Cambridge Assessment International Education in Karachi on 29 March 2017. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/educators-discuss-power-of-reflection-at-pakistan-schools-conference/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:10:04 GMT 41 students in Nepal win awards from Cambridge Forty-one Nepalese students have won awards from Cambridge Assessment International Education for their exceptional performance in the June 2016 and November 2016 Cambridge exam series https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/41-students-in-nepal-win-awards-from-cambridge/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:10:04 GMT Learn More events held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia Over 170 teachers attended Learn More events in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia last month, hosted by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Cambridge University Press. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/learn-more-events-held-in-south-africa-zimbabwe-and-zambia-12april2017/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:36:21 GMT New Cambridge Associate in Saudi Arabia <p>Cambridge Assessment International Education has signed a new associate agreement with Emkan Education in Saudi Arabia.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-cambridge-associate-in-saudi-arabia-13april2017/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:36:21 GMT Cambridge students enjoy science forum in Egypt <p>Around 90 students in Egypt took part in a science-focused Cambridge forum in April. The forum was designed to increase students’ confidence in their own ability to achieve.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-students-enjoy-science-forum-in-egypt-13april2017/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:36:21 GMT First Vietnamese state school to offer Cambridge International A Levels Cambridge has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of Vietnam’s most prestigious state schools, the Chu Van An Hanoi High School, making it the first Vietnamese state school to offer Cambridge International A Levels. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-vietnamese-state-school-to-offer-cambridge-international-a-levels-18april2017/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:33:52 GMT Cambridge launches school communities in India <p>We have recently launched 12 Cambridge School Communities in India and are delighted to see that this number is growing across South Asia. These communities allow Cambridge schools to interact with each other, share resources and best practice, raise concerns directly with a Cambridge representative, and come up with solutions to common issues.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-launches-school-communities-in-india-25april2017/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:23:13 GMT Cambridge meets Italian education ministers to discuss bilingual education <p>In March we were invited to the Ministry of Education in Italy to share our experience of working with Italian schools – specifically those in the state sector – and to talk generally about the future of education in the country.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-meets-italian-education-ministers-to-discuss-bilingual-education-26april2017/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:28:13 GMT Conference brings together thriving network of Cambridge schools in Italy Over 250 Cambridge teachers and heads of schools made their way to the fourth annual La Rete conference in Italy last month to share best practice and hear the latest developments from Cambridge Assessment International Education and Cambridge English. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/conference-brings-together-thriving-network-of-cambridge-schools-in-italy-26april2017/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:28:13 GMT Cambridge welcomes its 750th school in Europe Aspire Private British School in Paphos, Cyprus, has been entering candidates for Cambridge qualifications as private candidates for a number of years. They have now registered as a Cambridge Associate School and are delighted to be the 750th Cambridge school in Europe. Principal Sharon Hadjiyiakoumi shares her experience with us. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-welcomes-its-750th-school-in-europe-26april2017/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:13:34 GMT New support network for Cambridge PDQ Programme Leaders in South Asia We have recently launched a new community initiative to support Programme Leaders in Cambridge Professional Development Centres in South Asia. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-support-network-for-cambridge-pdq-programme-leaders-in-south-asia-16may2017/ Tue, 16 May 2017 09:28:13 GMT Cambridge School Community Bangalore promotes ethos of sharing Cambridge School Communities are being set up around the world to encourage collaboration – both by bringing Cambridge schools together, and by offering schools a new way of giving feedback to Cambridge regional teams. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-schools-community-bangalore-promotes-ethos-of-sharing-16may2017/ Tue, 16 May 2017 11:50:25 GMT First Professional Development Conference in Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa’s first Professional Development Conference took place over four days at Arundel School in Harare, Zimbabwe, at the start of May. Two hundred and eighty delegates from various countries in the Southern African region came to the event. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-professional-development-conference-in-sub-saharan-africa-19may2017/ Fri, 19 May 2017 11:10:48 GMT Inaugural award ceremony for students in Nigeria <p>On Friday 19 May the British Council and Cambridge Assessment International Education hosted the inaugural British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.The event recognised the outstanding achievements of students in Nigeria in the November 2015 and June 2016 Cambridge exam series, and commended British Council partner schools that exemplify best practice in equality, diversity, inclusion and child protection.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/inaugural-award-ceremony-for%20students-in-nigeria-22may2017/ Mon, 22 May 2017 15:22:19 GMT Paving the way for growth in China <p>The signing of strategic cooperation memoranda with three education groups in China last month will open up more opportunities for Chinese students to study Cambridge programmes.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/paving-the-way-for-growth-in-china-23may2017/ Tue, 23 May 2017 08:36:04 GMT British Council Colombia hosts conference for Cambridge schools <p>The VII Annual Schools Conference, organized by the British Council Colombia, brought together more than 130 delegates from 36 Colombian Associate Schools that implement Cambridge Assessment International Education programmes. It was held over the last three days of March at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and the Gimnasio Colombo Británico in Bogotá.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/british-council-colombia-hosts-conference-for-cambridge-schools-23may2017/ Tue, 23 May 2017 13:35:02 GMT New Regional Director for East Asia <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Zhao Jing as our new Regional Director for East Asia. Based in Beijing, Dr Zhao will lead the Cambridge team in East Asia to strengthen and build relationships with schools, universities, key educational institutions and government authorities in China and the wider East Asia region, including Japan, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-regional-director-for-east-asia-19june2017/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:42:36 GMT New Senior Education Advisor, Southeast Asia &amp; Pacific We are delighted to welcome Suhaimy Hassan, who has joined us as Senior Education Advisor, Southeast Asia &amp; Pacific. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-senior-education-advisor-southeast-asia-pacific-21june2017/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:47:02 GMT Growing recognition of Cambridge International AS and A Levels in Vietnam Vietnam National University - University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-USSH) is the latest in a number of state universities in Vietnam that are welcoming students who have gained Cambridge International A Level qualifications. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/growing-recognition-of-cambridge-international-as-and-a-levels-in-vietnam-21june2017/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:47:02 GMT First Principals Forum in Central and Eastern Europe In May, 35 school leaders took part in our first forum in Central and Eastern Europe at the British Embassy in Bucharest, Romania. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-principals-forum-central-eastern-europe-23june2017/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:40:50 GMT Principals Forum in Madrid The value of a British education in Spanish schools is on the increase, said Simon Manley CMG, British Ambassador to Spain, at a Principals Forum in May in Madrid. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/principals-forum-madrid-23june2017/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:40:50 GMT TED Ankara College hosts fourth Cambridge Day In May, 220 school leaders and teachers from over 35 schools in Turkey discussed the future of education at TED Ankara College’s fourth annual Cambridge Day. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/ted-ankara-college-hosts-fourth-cambridge-day-27-june-2017/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:23:51 GMT Simon Lebus to step down as Cambridge Assessment Chief Executive <p>Simon Lebus, Chief Executive of our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment, is to leave the organisation in March 2018.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/simon-lebus-to-step-down-4jul17/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:22:09 GMT Do you use the Teacher Support site? <p>We want to make sure we have the right email address for everyone who uses Teacher Support. Please log into the site and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm or update your email address.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/teacher-support-account-28jul17/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:22:09 GMT US Higher Education Advisory Council meets in Cambridge Admissions staff from 12 leading US universities came to Cambridge in July to advise on strategies to extend the recognition of Cambridge qualifications in North America, and hear the latest news and research about our programmes. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/us-higher-education-advisory-council-meets-in-cambridge/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 08:28:15 GMT Entries show growing popularity of Cambridge Assessment International Education in India <p>Students across India received their Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level June 2017 exam results today, with exam entries revealing the growing popularity of Cambridge programmes</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/entries-show-growing-popularity-of-cambridge-international-examinations-in-india10august2017/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:50:55 GMT June results in China show increasing popularity of Cambridge qualifications <p>Cambridge Assessment International Education has announced Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level exam June 2017 exam results today. Compared to last year, there is a 12 per cent increase in entries across Cambridge International A Level and Cambridge IGCSE, with 85,785 entries from 263 Cambridge schools in Greater China.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/june-results-in-china-show-increasing-popularity-of-cambridge-qualifications10august2017/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:02:18 GMT Cambridge at EduWeek 2017 in Johannesburg In July we exhibited at Africa’s largest exhibition dedicated to education. EduWeek, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, aims to provide insights into trends in education, and provides a place where educational organisations can meet and share ideas. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-at-eduweek-2017-in-johannesburg11aug2017/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:22:13 GMT Strong growth for Cambridge programmes in Egypt and UAE <p>Cambridge students worldwide collected their June exam results on 10 August 2017, with entries revealing strong demand for Cambridge Assessment International Education in the Middle East and North Africa region.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/strong-growth-for-cambridge-programmes-in-egypt-and-uae-14aug2017/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:29:36 GMT Two Cambridge Principals Forums held in Zimbabwe <p>Delegates at our two recent Cambridge Principals Forums in Zimbabwe were excited to be part of another Cambridge event aimed at supporting them in delivering Cambridge programmes in their schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/two-cambridge-principals-forums-held-in-zimbabwe-14aug2017/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:30:54 GMT First Cambridge School Community meets in Sri Lanka The inaugural meeting of the first Cambridge School Community in Sri Lanka provided a reflective space where participants and Cambridge staff could collaborate, generate ideas and share information. It also strengthened relationships between Cambridge schools and the Cambridge team in Sri Lanka. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-cambridge-school-meets-in-sri-lanka-18aug2017/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:22:38 GMT Cambridge School Community meets in Chennai Participants at a Cambridge School Community meeting in Chennai are planning to organise joint events for students, such as sports, cultural and literature competitions. A number of schools offered to host these events in future. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-school-meets-in-chennai-18aug2017/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:34:28 GMT Professional development training held in Abuja, Nigeria, for the first time <p>Cambridge International held face-to-face training in Abuja, Nigeria, for the first time recently – a decision greatly welcomed by local teachers who would usually travel to Lagos or outside Nigeria for training courses.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/professional-development-training-held-in-abuja-nigeria-for-first-time-11oct2017/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:29:16 GMT Collaboration across countries in Sub-Saharan Africa <p>Collaboration is one of the key skills that will enable students to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing world. Two Cambridge-affiliated schools – Generation Schools in South Africa and Enko Nyamunda International School in Mozambique – recently had a unique opportunity to put their collaborative skills into practice.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/collaboration-across-countries-in-sub-saharan-africa-13oct2017/ Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:38:03 GMT Hyderabad Cambridge School Community meets to share best practice <p>Fourteen Hyderabad-based schools attended a Cambridge School Community meeting at Rockwell School in Hyderabad, India on Saturday 7 October 2017.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/hyderabad-cambridge-school-community-meets-to-share-best-practice-19oct2017/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:24:37 GMT Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremonies in China <p>One hundred and twenty students have received Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards at ceremonies in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-ceremonies-in-china-08nov2017/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:13:20 GMT Record numbers of students achieve top awards in Malaysia <p>Emotions were running high this week as students, parents and schools celebrated the results of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Malaysia</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/record-numbers-of-students-achieve-top-awards-in-malaysia-28nov2017/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:55:52 GMT 'Starting to think like scientists' <p>Outstanding Cambridge learner Wendi Ji, a student at Shenzhen College of International Education, gave an inspiring speech at a recent Cambridge awards ceremony, highlighting the importance of practical science in her Cambridge International A Level studies: 'Many people asked me what is my favourite class,’ she said in her speech: 'I tell them 'the lab-based class', because that is when I feel like a scientist.'</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/starting-to-think-like-scientists-1dec2017/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:49:57 GMT British Council Ghana holds awards night to honour top Cambridge students <p>British Council Ghana held its 8th annual awards night to recognise students from its partner schools who excelled in the June 2017 Cambridge exam series on 17 November 2017 in Accra.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/british-council-ghan-hold-awards-night-to-honour-top-cambridge-students-12dec2017/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:36:51 GMT South Africa hosts two Cambridge Principals Forums <p>Delegates at two Principals Forums in South Africa heard about the latest Cambridge developments and the recognition of Cambridge qualifications in the country, the region and the world.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/south-africa-hosts-two-cambridge-principals-forums-10jan2018/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:21:26 GMT Cambridge Principal Forums held across Pakistan <p>Cambridge principals and teachers found out about important curriculum updates at three Principals Forums held in cities across Pakistan.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-principal-forums-held-across-pakistan-17feb2018/ Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:40:05 GMT Michael O'Sullivan to leave after five successful years <p>Michael O’Sullivan, our Chief Executive, is to leave Cambridge International later this year after five years with the organisation. During this time Michael has led continuous development of our work in education, growing the range of services we offer to schools and ministries of education worldwide, and substantially building up our international network of Cambridge representatives to support schools locally.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/michael-o-sullivan-to-leave-after-five-successful-years-13feb2018/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:57:02 GMT What is education like where you are? Take part in the first-ever Global Education Census <p>We’re asking teachers and students around the world to tell us about their education experience as part of the first-ever Global Education Census. How do you get to school? Which languages are spoken in the classroom? What are your hopes for the future? The answers will provide us with unique insights about learning and teaching around the world and help us to develop the first-ever Global Education Census Report — due out in September 2018.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/edcensus-13mar2018/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:57:02 GMT Working together with Cambridge schools in Kenya and Tanzania <p>Teachers in Kenya and Tanzania welcomed Cambridge International Chief Executive, Michael O’Sullivan, into their classrooms in February during his first official visit to both countries.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/working-together-cambridge-schools-kenya-tanzania-14mar2018/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:57:02 GMT The importance of unlocking creativity in the classroom <p>One of the goals of education must be to develop people who are creative and innovative, said Janet Morris, International Network Director, Cambridge International at the British Council Schools Now! conference in Jordan on 6 March 2018.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/importance-unlocking-creativity-classroom-14mar2018/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:08:23 GMT Teachers in China enthusiastic about training events Our East Asia regional team has successfully run two trainer recruitment events and the first Global Perspectives Subject Café in China. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/teachers-in-china-enthusiastic-about-training-events-22mar2018/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:32:40 GMT Educators from across Pakistan discuss educational impact at Cambridge conference <p>'The concept of ‘educational impact’ has become increasingly important in academic research and education debate, as no school can make meaningful progress without understanding the effect of its practices on students’ learning,” said Michael O’Sullivan, Chief Executive, Cambridge International at the Pakistan Schools Conference in Lahore on 4 April.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/educators-from-across-pakistan-discuss-educational-impact-at-cambridge-conference-22mar2018/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:25:29 GMT East Asia Schools Conference 2018 plays host to more than 100 schools <p>The East Asia Schools Conference aims to support Cambridge schools in the region, keeping them up to date with the latest developments and services from Cambridge International.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/east-asia-schools-conference-2018-plays-host-to-more-than-100-schools-27apr018/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:11:46 GMT Palm Beach District celebrates at one of Cambridge International’s largest award events As the take-up of Cambridge International qualifications in US continues to grow, the Palm Beach School District has held one of Cambridge’s largest-ever celebration of award winners. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/palm-beach-district-celebrates-at-one-of-cambridge-internationals-largest-award-events-27apr018/ Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:33:21 GMT Saudi Arabian students bring science to life <p>Cambridge International held a forum in Saudi Arabia recently to help bring science to life for primary school children.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/saudi-arabian-students-bring-science-to-life-050118/ Tue, 01 May 2018 15:47:23 GMT Teachers, school leaders and academics gather at Istanbul Cambridge International Day <p>Over 230 school leaders and teachers attended the annual Cambridge International Day, which this year was hosted in Kabatas High School with support from Tarabya British Schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/teachers-school-leaders-and-academics-gather-at-istanbul-cambridge-international-day-17052018/ Thu, 17 May 2018 11:47:41 GMT India March series results show growing popularity of Cambridge qualifications <p>We have announced the results of our March 2018 exam series in India for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level qualifications. With more than 38,000 entries, the March 2018 series shows a growth of 13 per cent over last year.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/india-march-series-results-show-growing-popularity-of-cambridge-qualifications-17052018/ Thu, 17 May 2018 12:12:37 GMT Cambridge International’s updated privacy policy <p>The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. It replaces the Data Protection Act for all organisations who are collecting and processing the personal data of individuals located in the European Union.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-internationals-updated-privacy-policy-22052018/ Tue, 22 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT Zimbabwean students celebrate their outstanding exam performance <p>Over a hundred Cambridge International students in Zimbabwe have been rewarded for their outstanding performance.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/zimbabwean-students-celebrate-their-outstanding-exam-performance-20180614/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:46:18 GMT New CEO for Cambridge International Cambridge International has appointed Christine Özden as its new Chief Executive from January 2019. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-ceo-for-cambridge-international-20180626/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:08:26 GMT New support for revised syllabuses <p>We regularly review our syllabuses are part of our commitment to improve our qualifications, and we produce resources to support these revised syllabuses.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-support-for-revised-syllabuses-20180628/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:11:35 GMT 86 Nigeria students receive Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards <p>Students in Nigeria have been celebrating their success in Cambridge exams at a ceremony hosted by the British Council and Cambridge International in Lagos on 29 June 2018.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/86-nigeria-students-receive-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:07:37 GMT Miami hosts record-breaking Cambridge Schools Conference <p>We held a Cambridge Schools Conference in the US for the first time at the end of June – and it was our biggest-ever event. Over 400 teachers and school leaders from 35 countries played their part in an exciting and inspirational two days in Miami, exploring the theme ‘Learning and achievement for all’.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/miami-hosts-record-breaking-cambridge-schools-conference-11jul2018/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:42:43 GMT Cambridge exam results released today <p>Congratulations to students worldwide who have received the results of their Cambridge exams today.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-exam-results-released-today/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:02:24 GMT Broward County Public Schools receives US District of the Year Award <p>Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in the US has received an award from Cambridge International in recognition of its students’ consistently high performance.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/broward-county-public-schools-receives-us-district-of-the-year-award-03oct2018/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:10:18 GMT What’s new – view our new products and services <p>Go to <a tridion:href="tcm:31-473094" xmlns:tridion="http://www.tridion.com/ContentManager/5.0">What’s new</a> to find out about the latest products and support services available to Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/whats-new%e2%80%93view-our-new-products-and-services-03oct2018/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:10:18 GMT New Country Manager in Indonesia <p>We are pleased to welcome Adri Prakoso to our growing Cambridge team in Southeast Asia &amp; Pacific. Adri joined in October 2018 as Country Manager for Indonesia, based in Jakarta.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-country-manager-in-indonesia-10oct2018/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:41:56 GMT Generation Schools takes top spot in South Africa’s entrepreneurship challenge <p>Thirty-four learners from Generation Schools Hermanus campus – a Cambridge school in South Africa – have taken top honours in the <a href="http://entrepreneurshipchallenge.co.za/" target="_blank">2018 Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge</a> (AGEC). The Challenge gamifies learning about entrepreneurship for high school learners in Grades 8 to 12 in South Africa, and encourages them to act and think like entrepreneurs. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/generation-schools-takes-top-spot-in-south-africas-entrepreneurship-challenge-23oct2018/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:03:10 GMT New curriculum support resources for English, maths and science <p>We’re always developing new resources to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here’s the latest round-up of what’s new. You can find all the resources on our <a href="https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgeinternational.org/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F" target="_blank">School Support Hub</a>. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-curriculum-support-resources-for-english-maths-and-science-23oct2018/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:33:17 GMT Schools in Pakistan welcome Cambridge Assessment Group Chief Executive <p>School leaders in Karachi and Lahore welcomed a delegation from Cambridge recently, including Saul Nassé, Chief Executive of the Cambridge Assessment Group and Peter Phillips, Chief Executive of Cambridge University Press.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/schools-in-pakistan-welcome-cambridge-assessment-group-chief-executive-23oct2018/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:11:13 GMT Cambridge International and Cambridge University Press exhibit together at EduTech Africa <p>We partnered with publisher, Cambridge University Press, to participate in EduTech Africa 2018 earlier this month. The expo took place in Johannesburg on 9-10 October and was attended by educators, parents, businesses in IT and government bodies who came to learn about innovative products in education.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-and-cambridge-university-press-exhibit-together-at-edutech-africa-24oct2018/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:11:13 GMT First Learn More! event held in Uganda <p>We were pleased to host our first Learn More! event in Uganda on Thursday 25 October in collaboration with British Council. The one-day conference was held in the capital city, Kampala, and attended by school principals and heads of department interested in learning more about the Cambridge curriculum and how to introduce it to their school.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-learn-more-eventhheld-in-uganda-31oct2018/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:58:44 GMT Workshops in China help teachers implement Cambridge programmes <p>We held two workshops in China recently to give Cambridge teachers from different schools the opportunity to share ideas, and develop their understanding of how to deliver Cambridge programmes.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/workshops-in-china-help-teachers-implement-cambridge-programmes-31oct2018/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:22:42 GMT One third of students worldwide don't exercise at school More than a third of students (37%) worldwide don’t exercise at school, according to new research by Cambridge International. What’s more, girls are less likely than boys to play sport at school, with two in five female students (41%) saying they don’t take part in school sports, versus 28% of male students. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/one-third-of-students-worldwide-dont-exercise-at-school-13nov2018/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:01 GMT Three out of four US students now use smartphones in the classroom <p>Cambridge International, the world’s largest provider of international education programs, today released the findings from the inaugural Global Education Census, an international survey designed to find out what life is like in schools around the world today for students aged 12-19 and their teachers.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/three-out-of-four-us-students-now-use-smartphones-in%20the-classroom-14nov2018/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:51:12 GMT 64% of spanish school students use a smartphone to do their homework <p>According to the Global Education Census carried out by Cambridge International, more than half (64%) of Spanish school students between the ages of 12 and 19 use a smartphone to complete their homework.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/64-per-cent-of-spanish-school-students-use-a-smartphone-to-do-their-homework-15nov2018/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:16:36 GMT Digital literacy in Saudi schools is on the rise <p>Half of students in Saudi Arabia now regularly use computers during lessons at school according to a new survey by Cambridge International.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/digital-literacy-in-saudi-schools-is-on-the-rise-20nov2018/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:21:33 GMT 85% of South African students aspire to go onto university and follow traditional careers <p>According to new research by Cambridge International, 85% of South African students aspire to continue their studies at university once they have left a school. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/85-per-cent-of-south-african-students-aspire-to-go-onto-university-and-follow-traditional-careers-according-to-new-global-research-20nov2018/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:21:33 GMT Indian students show high resilience to pressure with an active schedule Indian students cram more activities into their schedules than their peers in the 10 countries surveyed for Cambridge International’s Global Education Census 2018. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/indian-students-show-high-resilience-to-pressure-with-an-active-schedule-nov2018/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:03:41 GMT Indonesian students among the world’s highest users of technology <p>Indonesian students love technology—and not just social media, according to new research by Cambridge International, the first ever Global Education Census. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/indonesian-students-among-the-worlds-highest-users-of-technology-27-nov2018/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:02:52 GMT Malaysian teachers are amongst the most dedicated in the world for ensuring students achieve academic success <p>Malaysian teachers love their jobs and are amongst the most dedicated in the world for ensuring their students excel academically, according to the first ever Global Education Census.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/malaysian-teachers-are-amongst-the-most-dedicated-in-the-world-for-ensuring-students-achieve-academic-success-28-nov2018/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:15:33 GMT Outstanding Cambridge learners enjoy awards celebrations <p>Cambridge International Chief Executive Michael O’Sullivan and Andrew Coombe, Director, International Network, recently visited China and Hong Kong to support a programme of events for Cambridge schools, including Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award ceremonies.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/outstanding-cambridge-learnerse-enjoy-awards-celebrations-in-hong-kong-and-china-07-december-2018/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:15:33 GMT Helping educators create conditions for success at Cambridge Schools Conference Sri Lanka <p>Leading education experts offered their unique insight into how schools can provide a successful environment at the Cambridge Schools Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 27-28 November 2018.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/helping-educators-create-conditions-for-success-at-cambridge-schools-conference-sri-lanka-07dec2018/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:15:33 GMT Recognising Malaysian students for their excellence in the Outstanding Learner Awards <p>Students from across Malaysia have done their country proud with more than 200 award winners from 58 schools being named top achievers at the Cambridge Assessment International Education’s Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/recognising-malaysian-students-for-their-excellence-in-the-outstanding-learner-awards-07dec2018/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:15:33 GMT Students receive Top in the World awards in Sri Lanka <p>Students in Sri Lanka received Top in the World awards for their exceptional performance in Cambridge International exams in the academic year 2017-18.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-receive-top-in-the-world-awards-in-sri-lanka-07dec2018/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 15:04:58 GMT Making it easier to book training We are updating the booking system for our events and training courses, making it easier for you to find and book courses and manage your bookings. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/events-and-training-planner-12dec2018/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:02:41 GMT Welcome to our new Chief Executive Christine Özden joins Cambridge International today as our new Chief Executive. She takes over from Michael O’Sullivan who left in December 2018 after nearly six years in the role. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/welcome-to-our-new-chief-executive-20190102/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:00:00 GMT Cambridge Schools give warm welcome to Cambridge International Chief Executive Christine Özden Cambridge schools gave a warm welcome to Christine Özden during a recent trip to India, her first overseas visit since taking on the role of Chief Executive of Cambridge International. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-schools-welcome-cambridge-international-chief-executive-christine-ozden-20190215/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 GMT International Award for Young People enhances learning opportunities for students in India We have announced a new way for Cambridge schools in India to broaden their offering to learners by teaming up with the International Award for Young People (IAYP). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/international-award-for-young-people-enhances-learning-opportunities-india-20190215/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:15:00 GMT Lonehill International Primary School in South Africa shares their approach to active learning Cambridge programmes are best taught using an active learning approach. For Cambridge International, active learning means that learners take increasing responsibility for their learning, and that teachers are enablers and activators of learning, rather than lecturers or deliverers of ideas. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/lonehill-international-primary-school-in-south-africa-shares-their-approach-to%20active-learning-20190218/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:17:21 GMT Cambridge Schools Communities take on new focus in China A series of successful events for Cambridge schools has taken place in China over the past two months, organised by Cambridge School Communities and supported by our East Asia team. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-schools-communities-take-on-new-focus-in-china-20190219/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:53:10 GMT Vietnamese education minister oversees agreement to ensure Cambridge qualifications are more widely adopted in Vietnam Professor Phung Xuan Nha, Vietnam’s Minister of Education and Training, visited Cambridge International’s headquarters to oversee the signing of an agreement that will see Cambridge International’s qualifications more widely adopted in his country. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/vietnamese-education-minister-oversees-agreement-to-ensure-cambridge-qualifications-are-more-widely-adopted-in-vietnam-20190220/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:50:19 GMT Impressive New Zealand students honoured at Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremony An impressive crop of New Zealand secondary school students, including 30 Top in World award winners, were honoured at a recent Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremony. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/impressive-new-zealand-students-honoured-at-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-ceremony-20190307/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:36:36 GMT Indonesia students celebrate outstanding performance in Cambridge exams Students from across Indonesia celebrated their academic achievements at a recent Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremony in Jakarta. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/indonesia-students-celebrate-outstanding-performance-in-cambridge-international-exams-20190311/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:52:50 GMT 'What's new' from Cambridge International Go to 'What’s new' to find out about the latest products and support services available to Cambridge schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/what-new-from-cambridge-international-20190313/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:52:37 GMT First school in Indian state of Nagaland to offer Cambridge curriculum Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School becomes first school in Indian state of Nagaland to offer Cambridge international curriculum. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-school-in-indian-state-of-nagaland-to-offer-cambridge-curriculum-20190321/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:21:20 GMT School leaders discuss importance of wellbeing to academic achievement at Pakistan Schools Conference More than 220 school leaders from over 150 Cambridge schools met at the Pakistan Schools Conference in Karachi where Cambridge International’s Chief Executive Christine Özden stressed that 'achievement and wellbeing go hand in hand'. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/school-leaders-discuss-importance-of-wellbeing-to-academic-achievement-at-pakistan-schools-conference-20190329/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:36:55 GMT Educators discuss creating the right conditions for success at Cambridge Schools Conference Education leaders and experts from around the world gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, to discuss the importance of creating a successful school environment at a recent Cambridge Schools Conference. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/educators-discuss-creating-the-right-conditions-for-success-at-cambridge-schools-conference-in-south-africa-20190404/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:12:49 GMT Impressive turnout for eighth Cambridge Schools Community meeting for Tamil Nadu More than 150 parents, teachers and counsellors from 30 Cambridge schools attended the eighth Cambridge Schools Community meeting for Tamil Nadu in South India. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/impressive-turnout-for-eighth-cambridge-schools-community-meeting-for-tamil-nadu-20190425/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:08:34 GMT New curriculum support resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new resources to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here’s the latest round-up of what’s new on the <a href="https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgeinternational.org" target="_blank">School Support Hub</a>. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-curriculum-support-resources-on-school-support-hub-20190429/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:54:45 GMT Collaboration between Cambridge International and HELP University Malaysia supports teacher professional development Malaysian teachers will soon have greater access to Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (PDQs) thanks to a new agreement between Cambridge International and HELP University in Kuala Lumpur. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/collaboration-cambridge-international-help-university-malaysia-teacher-development-20190507/ Tue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT New Territory Manager in Nigeria We are pleased to welcome Kanto Adesina to our growing Cambridge team in West Africa. Kanto joined in April 2019 as Territory Manager for Nigeria based in Lagos. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-territory-manager-in-nigeria-20190515/ Wed, 15 May 2019 14:23:04 GMT Cambridge International Day inspires teachers in Turkey More than 200 school leaders and teachers attended a recent Cambridge International Day at Kabatas High School, Istanbul, Turkey, with support from Tarabya British Schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-dayinspires-teachers-in-turkey-20190517/ Fri, 17 May 2019 07:53:05 GMT Bookings open for Cambridge Schools Conference Bookings are now open for the next Cambridge Schools Conference which takes place in Cambridge, UK, in September. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/bookings-open-for-cambridge-schools-conference-20190520/ Mon, 20 May 2019 09:08:21 GMT March exam series results released in India - more choice for students Hundreds of Cambridge students across India received their March series exam results on 16 May, enabling them to apply to local colleges before the admissions deadlines. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/march-exam-series-results-released-in-india-more-choice-for-students-20190521/ Tue, 21 May 2019 09:42:38 GMT Zimbabwe students continue to excel at Cambridge International examinations Top-performing students from across Zimbabwe received Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards at a ceremony in Harare on Thursday 23 May. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/zimbabwe-students-continue-to-excel-at-cambridge-international-examinations-20190529/ Wed, 29 May 2019 10:27:19 GMT Cambridge Principals Forum held in the Philippines for first time School leaders came together for our first ever Principals Forum for Cambridge schools in the Philippines recently, held at the Singapore School Manila. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-principals-forum-held-in-the-philippines-for-first%20time-20190529/ Wed, 29 May 2019 10:49:58 GMT Conference delegates discuss preparing today's students for the world of tomorrow Around 270 delegates from more than 140 Cambridge schools discussed how to prepare today’s students for the world of tomorrow at the recent East Asia Schools Conference in China. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/conference-delegates-discuss-preparing-todays-students-for-the-world-of-tomorrow-20190529/ Wed, 29 May 2019 11:30:05 GMT Jayshree Periwal International School students win Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition 2019 Cambridge International is pleased to announce that a team from Jayshree Periwal International School in India is the overall global winner of the first-ever Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/jayshree-periwal-international-school-students-win-cambridge-upper-secondary-science-competition-20190530/ Thu, 30 May 2019 08:10:04 GMT Students from Canggu Community School, Indonesia, win science competition for Southeast Asia and Pacific region Students from Canggu Community School, Bali, Indonesia, have won the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition for the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-from-canggu-community-school-indonesia-win-cambridge-upper-secondary-science-competition-for-southeast-asia-and-pacific-region-20190531/ Fri, 31 May 2019 08:06:01 GMT DM School System students win Pakistan regional prize in prestigious global science competition A team from DM School System in Karachi, Pakistan, has won the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition for the Pakistan region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/dm-school-system-students-win-pakistan-regional-prize-in-prestigious-global-science-competition-20190603/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:06:01 GMT Willow International School students win prestigious global science competition for Sub-Saharan Africa region A group of students from Willow International School, Mozambique, has won the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/willow-international-school-students-win-prestigious-global-science-competition-for-sub-saharan-africa-region-20190603/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:06:01 GMT Students at RDFZ Chaoyang Branch School win Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition in East Asia We are pleased to announce that a team called Bio Four from RDFZ Chaoyang Branch School in China has won the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition for the East Asia region. Congratulations to all the winning students! https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-at-rdfz-chaoyang-branch-school-win-cambridge-upper-secondary-science-competition-in-east-asia-20190604/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:49:06 GMT Pristine Private School students in Dubai win prestigious science competition for MENA region Students from Pristine Private School in Dubai have won the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition for the Middle East &amp; North Africa region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/pristine-private-school-students-in-dubai-win-prestigious-science-competition-for-mena-region20190610/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:42:22 GMT Students from British International School of Stockholm in Sweden win prestigious global science competition Students from the British International School of Stockholm in Sweden have won the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition for the Europe region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-from-british-international-school-of-stockholm-in-sweden-win-prestigious-global-science-competition-20190612/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:29:40 GMT Global experts in formative assessment join the Cambridge family Cambridge Assessment and Cambridge University Press have jointly acquired Durham University’s renowned Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/global-experts-in-formative-assessment-join-the-cambridge-family-20190621/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:04:59 GMT Nigeria students receive awards after excelling in Cambridge examinations Cambridge International and the British Council hosted the prestigious annual British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards at a ceremony held at The Civic Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/nigeria-students-receive-awards-after-excelling-in-cambridge-examinations-20190704/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:14:45 GMT What's new on the School Support Hub? We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources available on the <a href="https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgeinternational.org/" target="_blank">School Support Hub</a> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/whats-new-on-the-school-support-hub-20190716/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:39:57 GMT Thousands of successful students worldwide collect Cambridge exam results The popularity of Cambridge International qualifications continues to grow around the world with many countries making a record number of entries for Cambridge exams this year. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/thousands-of-successful-students-worldwide-collect-cambridge-exam-results-13aug2019/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:09:05 GMT What’s new on the School Support Hub? The School Support Hub is our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. It requires a login to find all the support you need to teach our programmes in one easy place. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/whats-new-on-the-school-support-hub-27aug2019/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 11:09:05 GMT Book now for discount on Cambridge Schools Conference, Bali Bookings have opened for the Cambridge Schools Conference that takes place in Bali, Indonesia, in December. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/bookings-open-for-cambridge-schools-conference-in-bali-201900905/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:52:32 GMT HRH the Earl of Wessex announces partnership between Cambridge International and The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Malaysia Cambridge International has extended its partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to give Cambridge schools in Malaysia access to an exclusive package of support when they begin offering the Award. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/hrh-the-earl-of-wessex-announces-partnership-between-cambridge-international-and-the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award-in-malaysia-200190912/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:36:19 GMT What's new from Cambridge International We have extended our Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary programmes with the addition of four new subjects. They are Art &amp; Design, Digital Literacy, Music and Physical Education, giving our schools a broad and balanced curriculum. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/whats-new-from-cambridge-international/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:27:25 GMT New subjects for Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary We have extended our Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary programmes with the addition of four new subjects. They are Art &amp; Design, Digital Literacy, Music and Physical Education, giving our schools a broad and balanced curriculum. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/extending-cambridge-primary-and-cambrldge-lower-secondary-programmes/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:32:21 GMT Education experts discuss evaluating impact at first Cambridge Schools Conference of 2019/20 series Delegates from over 240 schools representing 59 countries attended the first Cambridge Schools Conference of the 2019/20 series focussing on 'Evaluating Impact: How effective is our school and classroom practice?' https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/education-experts-discuss-evaluating-impact-at-first-cambridge-schools-conference-of-2019-2020-series/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:47:43 GMT Entries now open for 2019/20 Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition Delegates from over 240 schools representing 59 countries attended the first Cambridge Schools Conference of the 2019/20 series focussing on 'Evaluating Impact: How effective is our school and classroom practice?' https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/entries-now-open-for-2019-2020-cambridge-upper-secondary-science-competition-4october2019/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:39:26 GMT Our budding entrepreneurs in India One of our main goals at Cambridge International is to prepare students for life. Education is not just about studying a set of subjects and taking exams. It’s also about developing students holistically – supporting their different interests and giving them opportunities to find out where their strengths lie. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/our-budding-entrepreneurs-01-october-2019/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:36:32 GMT Pioneering school’s students benefit from all-through Cambridge approach An international school in Saudi Arabia has moved exclusively to using Cambridge International examinations to ease learners’ progress from Cambridge IGCSE to Cambridge International A Level. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/pioneering-schools-students-benefit-from-all-through-cambridge-approach-16oct2019/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:15:14 GMT New collaboration on bilingual teacher professional development in Shanghai Cambridge International, East China Normal University Education System (ECNU Education System) and Dipont Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the professional development of Chinese bilingual teachers in Shanghai. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-collaboration-on-bilingual-teacher-professional-development-in-shanghai-21oct2019/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:39:28 GMT New Innovation Hub donated to primary students in Zimbabwe Primary students in Zimbabwe are benefitting from a new Innovation Hub thanks to a project designed to introduce them to technology and the life-changing opportunities it creates. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-innovation-hub-donated-to-primary-students-in-zimbabwe-22oct2019/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:08:47 GMT Cambridge qualifications are same standard as UK equivalents – UK NARIC An independent study by UK NARIC, the UK’s national agency for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has found that the Cambridge IGCSE can be considered of a comparable level to the reformed GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This latest study builds upon findings in 2016 which found Cambridge IGCSE demonstrated overall comparability to UK GCSE standard and Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level to UK A Level standard. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-qualifications-are-same-standard-as-uk-equivalents-4nov2019/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:10:19 GMT Cambridge International welcomes UK government report on Cambridge IGCSE <p>Cambridge Assessment International Education welcomes today’s report published by England’s Department for Education (DfE).</p> <p>This report shows clearly that Cambridge IGCSE is the same standard as GCSEs in England. As the Minister for School Standards, Nick Gibb MP, says in his letter to the UK House of Commons Education Select Committee, the DfE has found “no evidence of systematic differences in standard between Cambridge’s IGCSEs and GCSEs”.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-welcomes-uk-government-report-on-cambridge-igcse-20191105/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:46:08 GMT First state high school in Vietnam joins Cambridge community A pilot scheme to develop bilingual education in Vietnam has reached a major milestone with the official registration of Chu Van An High School as the first state high school in Vietnam to achieve Cambridge International School status. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-state-high-school-in-vietnam-joins-cambridge-community-20191108/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT Cambridge International announces withdrawal of Cambridge Pre-U <p>Cambridge Assessment International Education today announces plans to withdraw its Cambridge Pre-U qualification.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-announces-withdrawal-of-cambridge-pre-u-20191108/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:01:00 GMT Latest additions to the School Support Hub The School Support Hub is our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools where you can find all the support you need to teach our programmes in one easy place. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/latest-additions-to-the-school-suppor-hub-20191206/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:09:54 GMT Malaysian students rewarded for impressive results at Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremony More than 190 students in Malaysia from 58 schools were named top achievers at Cambridge International’s Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/malaysian-students-rewarded-for-impressive-results-at-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-ceremony/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:19:41 GMT Largest ever Cambridge Schools Conference takes place in Bali Over 400 education leaders and experts from across the world have gathered in Bali this week for our Cambridge Schools Conference. Themed 'Evaluating impact: how effective is our school and classroom practice?', the two-day international conference explores key issues including innovations in learning and how we can empower teachers. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/largest-ever-cambridge-schools-conference-takes-place-in-bali/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:17:39 GMT New Regional Director for South Asia We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mahesh Srivastava as the new Regional Director for South Asia. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-regional-director-for-south-asia/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:31:38 GMT New resources on School Support Hub The School Support Hub is our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools where you can find all the support you need to teach our programmes in one easy place. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:53:44 GMT Book now for discount on Cambridge Schools Conference, USA We are offering a 20 per cent discount on our Cambridge Schools Conference in Orlando, USA, if you book by <strong>16 March 2020</strong>. Early-bird tickets are priced at £348/$486.40 per person. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/book-now-for-discount-on-cambridge-schools-conference-usa/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:00:28 GMT Cambridge International joins Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award’s first Spotlight Session – watch it live Cambridge International Director Lee Davis is to join an expert panel at an event hosted by the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and supported by Salesforce, on Thursday 5 March 2020 https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-joins-duke-of-edinburghs-international-awards-first-spotlight-session/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:23:01 GMT School leaders meet for first ever Principals’ Forum in Rome More than 100 school leaders from 15 regions in Italy came together at the British Ambassador’s residence in Rome for our first ever Principals’ Forum. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/school-leaders-meet-for-first-ever-principals-forum-in-rome-20200226/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 GMT UK students call on schools to offer more education on global issues Students in a global survey have singled out climate change as the most important issue facing the world, with over a quarter (26%) placing it ahead of issues like poverty and pollution. This is even more pronounced among students surveyed in the UK, where almost half (45%) believe that climate change is the single biggest issue, followed by poverty and economic equality (12%) and pollution including plastic waste (11%). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-call-on-schools-to-offer-more-education-on-global-issues-20200302/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT Four out of five Malaysian students want to pursue careers that tackle global issues Young people in Malaysia are proactively taking action to tackle global issues and say they want to pursue careers that make a difference, according to new research from Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/four-out-of-five-malaysian-students-want-to-pursue-careers-that-tackle-global-issues-20200302/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:23:00 GMT Indonesian students are most concerned about pollution and many are taking action to tackle it Young people in Indonesia say pollution is the biggest issue affecting the world today and are proactively taking action to tackle it, according to new research from Cambridge International. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/indonesian-students-are-most-concerned-about-pollution-and-many-are-taking-action-to-tackle-it-20200302/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:24:00 GMT Indian students are actively tackling global issues and want a career where they can make a difference Young people in India are proactively taking action to tackle global issues such as climate change and say they want to pursue careers where they can make a difference, according to new research from Cambridge International. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/indian-students-are-actively-tackling-global-issues-and-want-a-career-where-they-can-make-a-difference-20200302/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:26:00 GMT South African students say climate change is the biggest issue facing the world today According to new research by Cambridge International, young people in South Africa say climate change is the single biggest issue affecting the world today and almost all believe they should be learning about it in school. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/south-african-students-say-climate-change-is-the-biggest-issue-facing-the-world-today-20200302/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:27:00 GMT UAE students emerge as eco warriors in new study by Cambridge Assessment International Education A quarter of students in the UAE voted climate change as the single biggest issue facing the world today (24%), followed by pollution (16%), in Cambridge International’s first ever Global Perspectives survey. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/uae-students-emerge-as-eco-warriors-in-new-study-20200302/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:28:00 GMT Almost half of Spanish students consider climate change as the most pressing issue facing the world today Young people in Spain are proactively taking action to tackle global issues, and say they want to pursue careers where they can make a difference, according to new research from Cambridge International. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/almost-half-of-spanish-students-consider-climate-change-as-the-most-pressing-issue-facing-the-world-today-20200302/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:29:00 GMT New survey reveals 39% of U.S. students believe climate change the most pressing issue facing the world today Young people in the United States are proactively taking action to tackle global issues and say they want to pursue careers where they can make a difference, according to new research from Cambridge International. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-survey-reveals-39-percent-of-us-students-believe-climate-change-the-most-pressing-issue-facing-the-world-today-20200303/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT Indian schools embrace Global Perspectives to develop life skills In an interconnected world, the need to develop global outlook is more important than ever. Today’s students are required to appreciate diverse perspectives, adapt to different cultures and understand the impact of global events on their lives. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/global-perspectives-essential-life-skills-not-just-education-buzzword/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:01:53 GMT South Africa students' success celebrated at inaugural awards ceremony Cambridge Assessment International Education hosted the inaugural South African Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards at a ceremony held earlier this week at The Venue Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/south-africa-students-success-celebrated-at-inaugural-awards-ceremony/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:30:00 GMT Cambridge Assessment Chief Executive Saul Nassé meets with school leaders in South Africa and Zimbabwe Saul Nassé has conducted his first visit to the Sub-Saharan Africa region since he assumed his role as Group Chief Executive, Cambridge Assessment. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-assessment-chief-executive-saul-nass%c3%a9-meets-with-school-leaders-in-south-africa-and-zimbabwe/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:49:44 GMT Message to Cambridge International Schools from Christine Özden, Chief Executive To all our teachers, students, staff and leaders at our schools around the world, I would like to send my warmest wishes at this most uncertain and unprecedented of times. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/message-to-cambridge-international-schools-from-christine-ozden-chief-executive-20200320/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update from Cambridge International on May/June 2020 exams The situation with the Covid-19 outbreak is changing rapidly. In recent days, many more countries have decided to extend school closures into May and June, making it impossible for many of our schools to hold examinations. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-from-cambridge-international-on-may-june-2020-exams-20200323/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update from Cambridge International on May/June 2020 exams - 27 March Further to our announcement of 23 March on our decision not to hold our international examinations in the May/June 2020 series in any country, this update provides further information. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-from-cambridge-international-on-may-june-2020-exams-20200327/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:01:40 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on May/June exam series 2020 - 01 April Cambridge Assessment International Education would like to reiterate our thanks to schools for your support and feedback on our decision not to hold our international examinations in the May/June 2020 series, and to the updates we sent on 26 March. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-may-june-2020-exams-20200401/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:20:00 GMT Update from Cambridge International and guidance for schools on awarding grades - 07 April This is our fourth update on the June 2020 exam series, bringing you more guidance on providing grades for students. It also provides answers and updates to other questions we have received, where possible. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-from-cambridge-international-and-guidance-for-schools-on-awarding-grades-07-april/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:50:26 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on withdrawing and amending entries for the June 2020 series - 17 April For schools working directly with Cambridge International, we can reassure you that the deadline for withdrawing entries and making entry amendments for the June 2020 series will be extended. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-withdrawing-and-amending-entries-for-june-2020-series-20200417/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on June 2020 series - 20 April 2020 This update contains guidance on a number of matters: additional syllabuses offered for the November 2020 series; Cambridge AICE Diploma extension; university recognitions; and additional support resources for schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-2020-series-20200420/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:15:03 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on June 2020 series – 22 April 2020 This update contains guidance on the following matters: carrying forward results from Cambridge International qualifications including Cambridge International AS Level; Cambridge ICE extension; and more support for schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-2020-series-22-april-2020/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:25:37 GMT Update on dates for submitting predicting grades & rank orders, dealing with non-standard entry profiles and more – 29 April 2020 This update concerns the following matters: dates for submitting predicted grades; dealing with non-standard entry profiles; Cambridge Checkpoint; where to find all our advice on the June 2020 series and a supplement to the Cambridge Handbook; and more support for schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-2020-series-20200429/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on June 2020 series – 07 May 2020 This update contains guidance on the following matters: support for schools; submitting grades; and university recognition. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-2020-series-20200507/ Thu, 07 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update on creating rank orders, submitting grades and November 2020 series – 14 May 2020 This update contains more guidance on the following matters: support for schools on creating rank orders; submitting grades and updating exams officer contact details; entries for the November 2020 series and requests to withdraw entries; updates to our FAQs; and university recognition. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-creating-rank-orders-submitting-grades-and-november-2020-series-20200514/ Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on submitting grades, avoiding bias, new online community and university recognitions – 21 May 2020 This update contains more guidance on the following matters: submitting grades; avoiding bias; updates to our FAQs; a new online support community for remote teaching; and university recognition. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-submitting-grades-avoiding-bias-new-online-community-and-university-recognitions-20200521/ Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:01 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20200527/ Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on submitting grades and university applications – 29 May 2020 The main focus of this update is on supporting schools with submitting grades. We know schools are getting ready to submit grades and rank orders to us via our Grade Submission System, and we are providing a range of support for centres as they use it. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-submitting-grades-and-university-applications-20200529/ Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on support with the Grade Submission System and a new podcast on university applications – 4 June 2020 The main focus of our update today is on supporting schools with submitting predicted grades. Many schools are now submitting predicted grades and rank orders to us via our Grade Submission System, and we are providing a range of support for centres as they use it. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-support-with-the-grade-submission-system-and-podcast-on-university-applications-20200604/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on submitting grades, supporting learners with special educational needs and university applications – 11 June 2020 The main focus of this update is on supporting schools with submitting predicted grades and rank orders. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-submitting-grades-supporting-learners-with-special-educational-needs-and-university-applications-20200611/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on submitting predicted grades, support for schools, Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards and FAQs - 17 June 2020 The main focus of this update is on the next steps for the process of awarding grades for the June 2020 series, now that the Grade Submission System has closed. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-submitting-predicted-grades-support-for-schools-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-and-faqs-20200617/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:01 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20june-2020/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on teaching and learning when school is closed and applying to university – 26 June 2020 Now that the Grade Submission System is closed, the focus of this update is on the support we are providing for teaching and learning when school is closed. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-teaching-and-learning-when-school-is-closed-and-applying-to-university-20200626/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:01 GMT Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Cambridge International students in Zimbabwe Students in Zimbabwe are celebrating after receiving Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards for the June and November 2019 examination series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/celebrating-the-outstanding-achievements-of-cambridge-international-students-in-zimbabwe-20200629/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:36:11 GMT Cambridge May/June 2020 grades accepted in the usual way in Pakistan The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has shared the announcement that all Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level results for May/June 2020 exams, will be given equivalence based on the existing formula and treated as equivalent to Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), respectively. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-may-june-2020-grades-accepted-in-the-usual-way-in-pakistan-20200107/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update on support for schools, Cambridge PDQs and Cambridge ICT Starters, university applications and FAQs – 3 July 2020 This update focuses on a number of different themes. Within the ‘Support for schools’ section, we are highlighting the Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review, a useful resource when planning teacher training. We also have an update on Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (PDQs) and Cambridge ICT Starters. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-support-for-schools-cambridge-pdqs-and-cambridge-ict-starters-university-applications-and-faqs-20200703/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on new resources for when schools return – 10 July 2020 Today’s update includes details of new and existing resources from across the Cambridge family to support teachers and school leaders as they may be returning to teaching in school. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-new-resources-for-when-schools-return-20200710/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on June and November 2020 series – 17 July 2020 This update includes further details of the new and existing resources from across the Cambridge family to support teachers and school leaders, particularly in terms of addressing gaps in learning. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-and-november-2020-series-20200716/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on June and November 2020 series – 24 July 2020 This update includes further details of the new and existing resources from across the Cambridge family to support teachers and school leaders, particularly in terms of measuring student progress. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-and-november-2020-series-20200724/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:01 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20200727/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:01 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on June 2020 series - 29 July 2020 Today’s update includes information on the new and existing resources from across the Cambridge family to support teachers and school leaders, particularly in relation to adapting teaching methods. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/20200730-update-for-cambridge-schools-on-june-2020-series-29-july-2020/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:09:54 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on preparing for results day, June 2020 series – 6 August 2020 With less than one week until results day, today’s update highlights extra resources and support we have created for schools. These resources and support will help schools communicate results, as well as next steps, to students and parents. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-preparing-for-results-day-june-2020-series-6-august-2020/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:31:19 GMT Cambridge International releases results for June 2020 series – with the help of teachers worldwide In a year like no other, Cambridge International released the results of its June 2020 series on time, to thousands of schools around the world today. Altogether more than 950,000 grades were issued, to almost 4,000 schools in 139 countries. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-releases-results-for-june-2020-series-with-the-help-of-teachers-worldwide-20200811/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:59:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2020 series – 11 August 2020 We have issued the results of our June 2020 series today. This update contains resources to support schools with issuing those results to students, as well as communicating the process for awarding grades this year. It also has more advice on post-results checks. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2020-series-20200811/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT Cambridge International statement following recent announcements from UK Department for Education and SQA in Scotland We have been listening to schools and students as they’ve received their results. While many students are happy with their grades, we know some are disappointed. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/statement-following-recent-announcements-uk-dfe-sqa-scotland-20200812/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2020 series <p>Since we released our results on 11 August, we've been listening to the feedback and suggestions from our schools and students. We know schools have been pleased that we were able to provide grades in challenging circumstances.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2020-series-20200814/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:59:00 GMT Cambridge International update on how we are awarding grades for the June 2020 series On 14 August we said we were looking at how we could best respond to feedback from schools and students on the outcomes of the June 2020 series. We have decided to bring forward this response to today. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-how-we-are-awarding-grades-for-june-2020-series-20200817/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2020 series – 20 August 2020 Following our announcement on 17 August about the change in our awarding process for June 2020, this week’s update provides answers to the main questions we’ve been asked since. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2020-series-20200820/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2020 series – 27 August 2020 Following our announcement on 17 August about the change in our awarding process for June 2020, this week we are providing more guidance on some of the main questions we have received. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2020-series-20200827/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2020 series – 4 September 2020 Following our announcement on 17 August about the change in our awarding process for June 2020, this week we are providing more guidance on some of the main questions we have received. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2020-series-20200904/ Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the series for 2020 and 2021 - 10 September 2020 Today’s update starts with some information on training available to schools. See the ‘support for schools’ section below. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-series-for-2020-and-2021-20200910/ Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the series for 2020 and 2021 - 17 September 2020 Today’s update includes a final reminder on the deadline for appeals for the June 2020 series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-series-for-2020-and-2021-20200917/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the series for 2020 and 2021 – 24 September 2020 Today’s update includes information on resources available to schools, as well as a link to the questions raised at the September webinars for exams officers. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-series-for-2020-and-2021-24-september-2020/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:56:21 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20200925/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the series for 2020 and 2021 – 1 October 2020 With the November 2020 series now starting, this update includes information and reminders on holding the exams. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-series-for-2020-and-2021-01oct-2020/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:29:02 GMT Five public universities in Valencia offer exemption to applicants with Cambridge International A Level Students applying to Grupos ARA courses with Cambridge International A Levels are exempted from providing English language proficiency certification. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/five-public-universities-in-valencia-offer-exemption-to-applicants-with-cambridge-international-a-level-20201007/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:09:15 GMT Cambridge International participates in the first virtual EduTech Africa The Covid-19 pandemic has compelled many businesses to re-evaluate how they work and embrace new ways of doing things, and this year’s annual EduTech Africa event was no exception as it was held virtually for the first time. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-participates-in-the-first-virtual-edutech-africa-29oct2020/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:55:03 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2021 series and support for schools – 6 November 2020 Today’s update shares more information about our June 2021 exam series, including our timetable and our approach to supporting schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2021-series-20201106/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 07:00:00 GMT Thanks from our Chief Executive – 27 November 2020 Today we are sharing a video message from our Chief Executive, Christine Özden for our schools and learners. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/thanks-from-our-chief-executive-20201127/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the 2021 exam series and support for schools – 10 December 2020 Today’s update shares more information about our exam series in March, June and November 2021, including our timetable and our approach to supporting schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-2021-exam-series-and-support-for-schools-10dec2020/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT More Cambridge International students can now receive college credit at universities in Virginia, USA The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) in the US has voted to increase the number of students who can receive credit through Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level examinations. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/more-cambridge-international-students-receive-college-credit-universities-virginia-usa-20201216/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20201217/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT Statement from Cambridge International following the UK government announcement on June 2021 exams On 4 January 2021, the UK Prime Minister announced new national restrictions for England, including the closure of schools and cancellation of most exams for June 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/statement-following-uk-government-announcement-on-june-2021-exams-20210105/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the 2021 exam series Today’s update shares more information about our exam series in March and June 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-2021-exam-series-20210108/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on Covid-19 exemptions for the 2021 exam series Today’s update shares more information about Covid-19 exemptions for the 2021 exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-covid-19-exemptions-2021-exam-series-20210115/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on 2021 exams - 22 January 2021 Today’s update shares more information about making entries and withdrawals, and an update on the UK government’s decision on holding exams in England in June 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-2021-exams-22-january-2021/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT Cambridge International students excel in top Pakistan university entrance tests Results from entrance tests at three top Pakistan universities have revealed that Cambridge International students perform exceptionally well and secure places on the courses they want to study at university. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-students-excel-in-top-pakistan-university-entrance-tests-20210202/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:58:36 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2021 exam series - 5 February 2021 2021 has brought progress in the fight against Covid-19, but it remains a tough and uncertain time for teachers, students and parents. Teaching and learning have been a huge challenge, and we continue to be awed by how dedicated, resilient and resourceful our school communities have been. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2021-exam-series-20210205/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-feb2021/ Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the 2021 exam series - 12 February 2021 Today’s update includes a reminder of our approach to 2021 exams, and more information on how grading will work for candidates that have special consideration. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-2021-exam-series-20210212/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the 2021 exam series - 19 February 2021 Our update today confirms that for a very small number of countries and regions within countries where directives from national and local authorities mean exams cannot go ahead, we will switch from exams to a teacher assessment approach using student work. We have informed schools in those countries separately today. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-2021-exam-series-20210219/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:12:24 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on 2021 exams - 26 February 2021 This update gives more detail on our June 2021 series. We have provided more information to help schools understand their options for support with exams, and an updated page about carry forward marks. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-2021-exam-series-20210226/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 5 March 2021 This week’s update includes our new online guide to running exams safely and securely, as well as a reminder about our deadlines for making entries and withdrawals. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-5-march-2021/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:44:55 GMT New Zealand’s top students receive Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards The 2021 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards have been given to the best and brightest of academia in secondary schools around the country, with 85 individual students from 18 schools receiving the prestigious accolades across 53 subjects. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-zealand-top-students-receive-cambridge-outstanding-learners-awards/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:03:44 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-11-march-2021/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:24:10 GMT Update for Cambridge schools about the June 2021 series - 12 March 2021 Our update this week announces a change to the results release date for Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level, Cambridge Pre-U and the Cambridge AICE Diploma. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update%20for-cambridge-schools-about-the-june-2021-series-12-march-2021/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:42:35 GMT Update on the June 2021 series - 19 March 2021 In this week’s update, you can register for our upcoming exams officer webinars, and find out more about carrying forward June 2021 Cambridge International AS results to a future series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-the-june-2021-series-20210319/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2021 series - 25 March 2021 In this week’s update, you can find our updated guidance on running exams in the June series, a reminder of our extended withdrawal deadline, a statement on university recognition and updates to our support for teaching and learning during Covid-19. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2021-series-20210325/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:32:01 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on the June 2021 series - 01 April 2021 In this week’s update, you will find information about component exemptions, a link to a key dates card, a reminder of our withdrawal deadline and a summary of our latest guidance around school-assessed grades. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-the-june-2021-series-20210401/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the <a href="https://schoolsupporthub.cambridgeinternational.org/" target="_blank">School Support Hub</a> (SSH), our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-13-april-2021/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:21:43 GMT Update on the June 2021 series - 16 April 2021 This week’s update includes  information on submitting candidates’ details for exemptions, a reminder about our upcoming withdrawal deadline on 17 April and a summary of our latest guidance around school-assessed grades. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-the-june-2021-series-16-april-2021/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:16:14 GMT Cambridge will put the spotlight on Global Perspectives at a major global youth event this weekend This weekend (23 – 25 April 2021) Cambridge International will be taking part in the Global Youth Summit, a virtual event designed to inspire young people (aged 14 - 30) to take action and help their local communities recover from the pandemic. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/spotlight-on-global-perspectives-at-major-global-youth-event/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:58:50 GMT How Cambridge CEM assessments can improve educational outcomes in Nigerian schools Education is an essential part of any modern society’s development and growth, including that of Nigeria. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/how-cambridge-cem-assessments-can-improve-educational-outcomes-in-nigerian-schools/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:28:23 GMT University admissions is focus of first East Asia Schools Mini Conference More than 100 school leaders and counsellors from over 90 Cambridge schools attended the East Asia Schools Mini Conference 2021 in Guangzhou on 23 April – our first national event in China since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/university-admissions-is-focus-of-first-east-asia-schools-mini-conference/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:39:47 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 30 April 2021 The June 2021 exam series started on 26 April and, for those of you who have already run exams in your centre, we hope this is going well. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-30-april-2021/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:12:28 GMT Students can now receive college credit at South Carolina State Universities for Cambridge qualifications The South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education has voted on a credit-by-exam policy that allows students to receive college credit through Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level examinations. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-can-now-receive-college-credit-at-south-carolina-state-universities-for-cambridge-qualifications/ Tue, 04 May 2021 16:38:10 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-may-2021/ Thu, 06 May 2021 20:12:39 GMT Cambridge International recognises three US school districts with District of the Year awards Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS), and Volusia County Schools (VCS) have received District of the Year awards from Cambridge International for the 2020-2021 school year. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-recognises-three-us-school-districts-with-district-of-the-year-awards/ Mon, 10 May 2021 18:51:48 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 21 May 2021 This week’s update includes a reminder about alternative venues and shares our special consideration supplement for the June 2021 series. You can also find updates on the November 2021 series about component exemptions, adjustments and question paper security. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210521/ Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT Thousands of students in India receive their March series results Cambridge International, the largest provider of international education for 5 to 19-year-olds globally and across India, has announced the results of its March 2021 exam series today. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/thousands-of-students-in-india-receive-their-march-series-results-25may2021/ Tue, 25 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 28 May 2021 In this week’s update, you will find information about our November 2021 series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-28-may-2021/ Fri, 28 May 2021 11:18:49 GMT Over 60 Arizona students recognised with prestigious Cambridge International awards More than 60 high school students from Arizona in the U.S. are set to receive Cambridge Scholar Awards. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/over-60-arizona-students-recognised-with-prestigious-cambridge-international-awards/ Mon, 31 May 2021 19:58:08 GMT Cambridge students now eligible for college credit from universities in Indiana, US We’re pleased to announce that all public colleges and universities in the state of Indiana, US, will now award college credit to students earning a score of E or higher on Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level examinations. This gives Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level courses the same grade weighting as other advanced courses offered to high school students in the US. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-students-now-eligible-for-college-credit-from-universities-in-indiana-us/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:42:40 GMT 77% of Spanish teachers consider emotional support for students to be essential for post-pandemic education Cambridge Assessment International Education conducted a survey among Spanish teachers to assess the impact of the pandemic on education. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/spanish-teachers-consider-emotional-support-essential-20210610/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT New research shows Cambridge International students excel in college courses New research finds that 90 per cent of Cambridge students enrolled at Florida State University graduate within 4 years, compared to 78 per cent of students who enrolled with no credit via advanced high school programs. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-research-shows-cambridge-international-students-excel-in-college-courses/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 25 June 2021 This week’s update includes reminders about our Quality Assurance Process for the June 2021 series, plus the latest guidance on our November 2021 series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210625/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update on our plans for the November 2021 series - 2 July 2021 We will run exams for the November 2021 series as scheduled where safe and permitted. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-our-plans-for-the-november-2021-series-2july2021/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:11:20 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-07-2021/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:47:51 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 16 July 2021 In our update this week, you can find more information about our June and November 2022 series, what we will do if exams cannot take place and how you can let us know your views. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210716/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT A new unified organisation from 1 August On 1 August 2021, Cambridge Assessment and Cambridge University Press became a single organisation: Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/a-new-unified-organisation-from-1-august-20210802/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 6 August 2021 Today’s update highlights the extra resources and guidance we have created to help you prepare for results and support students and their families. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-6-august-2021/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:05:36 GMT Tens of thousands of students overcome the challenges of the pandemic to receive their AS & A Level results today Thousands of students around the world are celebrating today after receiving their Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level results. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-overcome-the-challenges-of-the-pandemic-to-receive-their-as-and-a-level-results-today/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:52:16 GMT After a very challenging year, Cambridge IGCSE and O Level students celebrate their success Today, thousands of students around the world are celebrating their success as they receive their Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/after-a-very-challenging-year-cambridge-igcse-and-o-level-students-celebrate-their-success-12aug2021/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:09:42 GMT Thousands of students across Spain overcome the challenges of the pandemic to receive their exam results Thousands of students in Spain are celebrating this week after receiving results for their Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level and Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The examinations were held in May and June 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/thousands-of-students-across-spain-overcome-the-challenges-of-the-pandemic-to-receive-their-exam-results-13aug2021/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:09:42 GMT Thousands of students in the US overcome the challenges of the pandemic to receive Cambridge International qualifications Students across the US received the results of their Cambridge International exams last week. US teachers, parents and students in the Cambridge programme showed tremendous resilience and hard work this year to overcome the many challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/thousands-of-students-in-the-us-overcome-the-challenges-of-the-pandemic-to-receive-cambridge-international-qualifications-19aug2021/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:41:52 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 20 August 2021 Today’s update includes information on June 2021, November 2021 and June 2022. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210820/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 27 August 2021 Today’s update includes information on the November 2021 exam series, including school-assessed grades, the guidance available on our website and details on the Exams Officer webinars taking place next week. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210827/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 10 September 2021 This week we are sharing more information about our approach to school-assessed grades for the November 2021 series. This includes comprehensive guidance on collecting evidence and using evidence to set grades. We can also confirm key dates for schools using school-assessed grades, including the window for submitting grades to us. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210910/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 24 September 2021 This week, we are sharing guidance for both schools running exams and schools using school-assessed grades in the November 2021 series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210924/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 30 September 2021 This week, we are sharing updated guidance to help schools running exams and using school-assessed grades for the November 2021 series. You can also find new information about our June and November 2022 exam series, including our plans for component exemptions and our new contingency approach if exams cannot take place.This week, we are sharing updated guidance to help schools running exams and using school-assessed grades for the November 2021 series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20210930/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 8 October 2021 This week, we are sharing updated guidance to help schools running exams and using school-assessed grades for the November 2021 series. We are also sharing new information about our approach for June and November 2022 exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-20211007/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 22 October 2021 In this update you can find important information for centres using school-assessed grades for the November 2021 series including, a reminder about the window for submitting grades, and the support available to help you do this, and the Post-Results Checks and Appeals we will be offering for November 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-22-october-2021/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:18:45 GMT Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on where students go to university The global pandemic has caused huge disruption to education around the world and has directly impacted students’ decisions about where to study once they leave school, according to Cambridge International’s annual Destinations Survey. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/covid-19-pandemic-has-had-a-major-impact-on-where-students-go-to-university/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:09:38 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-04november2021/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:27:46 GMT Common App updates application to include Cambridge International Common App – an online system for applying to US universities – has recently updated its application to include Cambridge International programmes. It means that Cambridge students can now better showcase their hard work to colleges and universities. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/common-app-updates-application-to-include-cambridge-international-09november2021/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:43:31 GMT Update for Cambridge schools - 19 November 2021 In this update you can find important information for centres using school-assessed grades for the November 2021 series including, a reminder about the window for submitting grades, and the support available to help you do this, and the Post-Results Checks and Appeals we will be offering for November 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-19-november-2021/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:30:00 GMT Information about results release for the November 2021 series, June 2022 exams and our Portfolio of Evidence approach - 10 December 2021 As the year draws to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone in our schools around the world for their continued commitment and exceptionally hard work over the last year. 2021 has brought us many challenges, but we have worked together to achieve great things and prepare our learners for their next step in life. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/information-about-results-release-for-november-2021-series-june-2022-exams-and-our-portfolio-of-evidence-approach-10december2021/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:04:34 GMT End of year message from our Chief Executive Today we are sharing a video message from our Chief Executive, Christine Özden for our schools. Christine wants to share her appreciation for all your incredible efforts to continue delivering teaching and learning for your students this year. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/end-of-year-message-from-our-chief-executive-20211216/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-05-january2022/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:42:48 GMT Thousands of students overcome the challenges of the pandemic to receive their Cambridge International AS & A Level results today Thousands of students overcome the challenges of the pandemic to receive their Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level results today https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/thousands-of-students-overcome-the-challenges-of-the-pandemic-to-receive-their-cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-results-10jan2022/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:53:42 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on 2022 exams - 14 January 2022 We know that the state of the Covid-19 pandemic is very different in countries around the world. Some schools are expecting exams to go ahead as normal in 2022, while others are asking us for more information about our contingency options in case of school closures and government restrictions. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-2022-exams-20220114/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT Update for Cambridge schools on 2022 exams - 18 February 2022 In this update you can find the latest information about the June 2022 exam series including information for schools where exams can go ahead and for schools where exams can’t take place (portfolio of evidence). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-for-cambridge-schools-on-2022-exams-20220218/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT Statement from Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment on Ukraine Everyone at Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment has been shocked by the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine. As an organisation, we have been working swiftly to understand the difficulties faced by our colleagues and all those with whom we work in both countries, and to take whatever action we can to help ensure their safety, and that of their families and friends. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/statement-from-cambridge-university-press-and-assessment-on-ukraine-20220301/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:05:34 GMT American Council on Education recommends college credit for Cambridge International examinations We are pleased to announce that the American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Evaluations Service has reviewed and recommended college credit for five Cambridge International AS Level exams. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/american-council-on-education-recommends-college-credit-for-cambridge-international-examinations-20220308/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT Update on June 2022 exams - 11 March 2022 In this update, you will find new and updated guidance about our June 2022 series – whether you are planning to run exams or think we may need to switch your school to our portfolio of evidence route. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-june-2022-exams-20220310/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 01:00:00 GMT Statement from Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment on Ukraine Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment continues to condemn the Russian Federation’s violent actions in Ukraine. We are passionate about our mission to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research around the world. This unjustified conflict has raised serious ethical questions as well as operational challenges to achieving our mission in the region. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/statement-from-cambridge-university-press-and-assessment-on-ukraine-20220315/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20220329/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20220406/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:00:00 GMT Update on June 2022 series - 7 April 2022 In this update, you will find reminders and updated guidance about our June 2022 series - for running exams and for our portfolio of evidence route https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-june-2022-series-7april2022/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:37:34 GMT Bringing the Cambridge family closer together Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment is bringing its assessment and publishing operations closer together to better serve schools worldwide. This follows a review of our activities after the merger of Cambridge Assessment and Cambridge University Press in August 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/bringing-the-cambridge-family-closer-together/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT Update on June & November 2022 exams – 29 April 2022 In this update, you can find updates on running exams and using portfolios of evidence in June 2022 and new information about exams in November 2022. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-june-and-november-2022-exams-20220429/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20220505/ Thu, 05 May 2022 11:37:09 GMT Hillsborough County Public Schools in US announces expansion of Cambridge programmes <p>Hillsborough County Public Schools – a school district in Florida, US – has announced a strategic expansion of the Cambridge International programme.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/hillsborough-county-public-schools-in-us-announces-expansion-of-cambridge-programmes-20220506/ Fri, 06 May 2022 15:01:37 GMT Cambridge International honours innovative US school districts <p>Cambridge International honours innovative US school districts.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-honours-innovative-us-school-districts-20220516/ Mon, 16 May 2022 16:14:13 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>New resources on School Support Hub</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-ssh-20220712/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Over 220,000 students around the world celebrate their Cambridge International AS & A Level results At the end of another difficult year for students and schools, thousands of students around the world can celebrate receiving their Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level results today. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-celebrate-cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-results-20220811/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT Study finds that Cambridge International students enrolled at Arizona State University show strong performance across college readiness metrics New findings from a study by Cambridge International and Arizona State University in USA show that students who took the Cambridge IGCSE programme demonstrated higher average SAT and ACT scores compared to both the state and national average, with the average SAT and ACT score being 1255 and 24.0 respectively for Cambridge students. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/arizona-state-university-study-20220811/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT A quarter of a million students around the world receive their Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results Today, around 250,000 students worldwide will receive their Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results from our June 2022 exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/a-quarter-of-a-million-students-receive-cambridge-igcse-o-level-results-20220818/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT Increasing our impact in international education Cambridge International has come together with other parts of Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment to form an International Education group. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/increasing-our-impact-in-international-education/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20220921/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20221006/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:53:03 GMT Cambridge Schools Conference <p>Over the weekend of 24 and 25 September, teachers and school leaders from 37 countries came together for our first in-person Cambridge Schools Conference since the Covid 19 pandemic began. The conference was hosted at our international headquarters in Cambridge and was a sell-out event.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-schools-conference-20221025/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:53:03 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. You can find them in the 'Teaching and learning' section of the relevant syllabus page.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20221107/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:53:03 GMT First ever global director for climate education Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment has appointed Christine Özden as our first ever global director for climate education. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-ever-global-director-for-climate-education-20221123/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:11:10 GMT Update on our support measures for schools in 2023 We continue to work closely with our schools to understand how the pandemic is impacting their teaching and learning and what support they need from us to help candidates complete their exams. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-on-our-support-measures-for-schools-in-2023-20221123/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT First meeting of new Higher Education Advisory Council in Australia <p>Cambridge International has formed a new Higher Education Advisory Council to help develop recognition of Cambridge qualifications in Australia. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-meeting-of-new-higher-education-advisory-council-in-australia-20221212/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:47:24 GMT US Department of Education approves Cambridge IGCSE in place of Mississippi state assessments Cambridge International has had a resounding approval from the US Department of Education (ED) for use of Cambridge IGCSE to meet end-of-course assessment requirements in the state of Mississippi. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/us-department-of-education-approves-cambridge-igcse-in-place-of-mississippi-state-assessments-20221221/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20221212/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub - January 2023 <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230119/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT Cambridge students worldwide receive their exam results <p>Congratulations to thousands of Cambridge students worldwide who have been receiving their November 2022 exam results over the past few days.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-students-worldwide-receive-their-exam-results-20230120/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230201/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT Trials of digital Cambridge IGCSE and International A Levels begin Thousands of students are set to sit on-screen mock ‘high stakes’ exams, such as GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and International AS Level, for the first time starting this week, as Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment launches major trials in schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/trials-of-digital-cambridge-igcse-and-iinternational-a-levels-begin-20230203/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:53:19 GMT 48 students from India are ‘Top in the World’ in Cambridge exams Cambridge International has presented an impressive 222 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards to Indian students. The global awards celebrate the highest-performing students from over 40 countries in Cambridge exams. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/48-students-from-india-are-top-in-the-world-in-cambridge-exams-20230203/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:14:39 GMT Cambridge International recognises 165 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award winners in Saudi Arabia Cambridge International has recognised the success of Cambridge IGCSE and International AS &amp; A Level students in Saudi Arabia with Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. In total, 165 students across 66 schools in Saudi Arabia received awards at three ceremonies held in different provinces in the Kingdom. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-recognises-165-outstanding-cambridge-learner-award-winners-in-saudia-arabia-20230217/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:24:04 GMT Cambridge Primary Checkpoint ceremonies successfully piloted in three schools in the UAE Three schools in the United Arab Emirates have held ceremonies to celebrate the success of Cambridge Primary learners. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-primary-checkpoint-ceremonies-successfully-piloted-in-three-schools-in-the-uae-20230217/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:24:04 GMT Principals Forums in Qatar, Jordan and Egypt bring Cambridge educators together In February 2022, Cambridge International held Principals Forums in Qatar, Jordan and Egypt to give school leaders and educators from Cambridge schools an opportunity to connect with each other. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/principals-forums-in-qatar-jordan-and-egypt-bring-cambridge-educators-together-20230224/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:19:23 GMT 113 schools in Egypt hold Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint ceremonies Cambridge schools in Egypt have been busy holding ceremonies to celebrate their learners’ success in Cambridge Checkpoint tests. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/lower-secondary-checkpoint-ceremonies-20230224/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:19:23 GMT Southern Africa webinar highlights wider professional development opportunities Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment recently held its first ‘Professional Development and Preparing Teachers to Teach (PTT)’ training webinar for schools in Southern Africa, highlighting how school leaders and teachers can draw on support from both Cambridge International and Cambridge University Press Education. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/southern-africa-webinar-highlights-professional-development-opportunities-20230228/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230302/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT Joyful celebrations for outstanding Cambridge learners in Nepal Over 200 Cambridge learners, school leaders and parents from nearly 30 Cambridge International Schools in Nepal came together at the Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards ceremony in Kathmandu this month. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/joyful-celebrations-for-outstanding-cambridge-learners-in-nepal/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT Mathematics roadshows for teachers in MENA We recently held a successful series of "Get Ready to Teach Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics" roadshows in the UAE, Jordan, and Egypt, to help teachers and exam coordinators feel confident about delivering the revised Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics syllabus (0508). https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/mathematics-roadshows-for-teachers-in-mena/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:23:20 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We're always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230412/ Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:23:20 GMT New credit policy in Kansas USA benefits Cambridge students <p>The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) has approved the addition of Cambridge Advanced exams to the state's Credit for Prior Learning Policy. With this new policy change, all higher education institutions governed or coordinated by KBOR will award credit to all students earning an E grade or higher on Cambridge Advanced (International AS &amp; A Level) examinations.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-credit-policy-in-kansas-usa-benefits-cambridge-students/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:59:33 GMT State of Indiana in US expands opportunities for students to take Cambridge exams <p>New legislation in the US will guarantee access to Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level exams for all students across Indiana. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/state-of-indiana-in-us-expands-opportunities-for-students-to-take-cambridge-exams/ Fri, 12 May 2023 12:02:36 GMT Cambridge Primary Checkpoint ceremonies celebrate 664 students in Jordan <p>Twenty-two schools in Jordan have held ceremonies to celebrate the academic achievements of 664 students who have successfully completed Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests. The tests are typically taken at the end of primary education and are marked by Cambridge International. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-primary-checkpoint-ceremonies-celebrate-students-in-jordan/ Mon, 15 May 2023 10:27:41 GMT Cambridge holds annual School Ramadan Iftars in Egypt <p>Cambridge International held its annual School Ramadan Iftars in Cairo and Alexandria recently. The events saw 250 delegates from various Cambridge school communities in Egypt come together for a fast-breaking evening meal celebration during the holy month of Ramadan. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-holds-annual-school-ramadan-iiftars-in-egypt/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:37:03 GMT Cambridge International honours innovative US school districts <p>Three school districts in Florida have been recognised in Cambridge International’s annual US District of the Year Awards. The winners for the 2022-2023 school year are Martin County School, District Marion County School District and the School District of Palm Beach County. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-honours-innovative-us-school-districts/ Wed, 17 May 2023 18:27:41 GMT East Africa schools welcome the return of face-to-face training <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height: 107%;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language: AR-SA" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US">We recently held our first face-to-face professional development training event in Kenya since the pandemic began. More than 80 teachers attended the event in Nairobi, Kenya on 1 and 2 April 2023.</span></p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/east-africa-schools-welcome-the-return-of-face-to-face-training-23052023/ Tue, 23 May 2023 10:17:00 GMT Zimbabwe students shine at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards <p>Students, their parents, teachers and principals on Wednesday 24 May gathered at Golden Conifer functions venue in Harare for the first Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards event since the pandemic. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/zimbabwe-students-shine-at-the-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-01062023/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:17:00 GMT Two evenings in celebration of South Africa’s top achievers in Cambridge exams <p>We are thrilled to return to hosting Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award events in-person again this year. South Africa recently hosted two ceremonies, one in Johannesburg on Thursday 11 May and the other in Cape Town on Thursday 18 May.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/two-evenings-in-celebration-of-south-africas-top-achievers-in-cambridge-exams-06062023/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:17:44 GMT Why we switched to Cambridge – interview with US school district <p>In an interview with Education Week in the US (5 June 2023), Lee Childress, Superintendent of Corinth School District, Mississippi, explains why the district chose to make Cambridge ‘its one and only high school test’.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/why-we-switched-to-cambridge-interview-with-us-school-district-20230614/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:17:44 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230614/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT Cambridge educators join together for our largest-ever schools conference <p>Cambridge International hosted its 20th global Cambridge Schools Conference on 23-24 June 2023, bringing together more members of our teaching and learning community than ever before.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/educators-join-together-for-our-largest-ever-schools-conference/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:25:59 GMT Well done to our science competition winners <p>Congratulations to all the students worldwide who have won awards in the first phase of the Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition 2023.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/well-done-to-our-science-competition-winners/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:56:38 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230714/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:56:38 GMT Global update for schools on support measures for exams Our schools around the world are no longer seeing long-lasting closures because of the Covid-19 pandemic and, since earlier this year, have been much less reliant on the support we introduced at the height of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/global-update-for-schools-20230714/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT Nigeria students excel at Cambridge exams On Thursday 6 July Cambridge International in partnership with the British Council celebrated 109 top performing students from 45 schools across Nigeria. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/nigeria-students-excel-at-cambridge-exams/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:06:16 GMT New agreement smooths path to Spanish universities for Cambridge students On Monday 3 July, the UK and Spain signed a bilateral agreement on education cooperation that facilitates continued access to university. It will come into effect on Wednesday 2 August 2023. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-agreement-smooths-path-to-spanish-universities-for-cambridge-students/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:06:16 GMT First meeting of new Higher Education advisory council in Cambridge A new Strategic Higher Education Advisory Council has been set up by Cambridge International to build even closer links with the global higher education (HE) community. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/first-meeting-of-new-higher-education-advisory-council-in-cambridge/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:06:16 GMT Students around the world celebrate their Cambridge International AS & A Level results Hundreds of thousands of students from around the world are receiving their Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level results today. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-around-the-world-celebrate-their-cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-results/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:06:16 GMT Students worldwide receive their Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results Today, more than 278,000 students in 147 countries will receive their Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results from our June 2023 exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/students-worldwide-receive-their-cambridge-igcse-and-o-level%20results-16082023/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:32:57 GMT Message of congratulations from our Group Managing Director Today we are sharing a video message for Cambridge students and schools from our Group Managing Director, Rod Smith. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/message-of-congratulations-from-our-group-managin-director-16082023/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:41:25 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20230919/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:56:38 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20231011/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:56:38 GMT Introducing our new name and look <p>To better reflect what we can now offer to schools around the world we are introducing a new look, logo and name. We are also updating our messaging to highlight our continued commitment to support our schools to prepare their learners for the future opportunities and challenges ahead.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/introducing-our-new-name-and-look-20231018/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20231108/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:10:40 GMT Sharjah Education Academy partners with Cambridge to launch new professional development centre Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) held a prestigious ceremony on 8 November 2023 to launch its new status as a Cambridge Professional Development Centre, an exclusive partnership with Cambridge in Sharjah. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/sharjah-education-academy-partners-with-cambridge-to-launch-new-professional-development-centre/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:06:16 GMT Cambridge partners with UNWTO to develop education toolkit Cambridge has partnered with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to develop an education toolkit focused on promoting tourism as a subject in schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-partners-with-unwto-to-develop-education-toolkit-23nov2023/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:54:57 GMT Bringing Cambridge educators together in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait Educators from 120 Cambridge schools in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait came together at our Annual Meetings for School Leaders and Principals in October 2023. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/bringing-cambridge-educators-together-in-saudi-arabia-bahrain-and-kuwait-23nov2023/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:01:15 GMT Getting the most from Cambridge resources – over 4000 teachers attend MENA events We recently held a series of orientation sessions in the Middle East &amp; North Africa region to support teachers who use Cambridge textbooks and resources. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/getting-the-most-from-cambridge-resources-over-4000-teachers-attend-mena-events-28nov2023/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:12:20 GMT Cambridge welcomes 25th Cambridge International School in Romania King George International School in Bucharest has become the 25th Cambridge International School in Romania. We’re delighted to welcome them to our community. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-welcomes-25th-cambridge-international-school-in-romania-112823/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:07:23 GMT Celebrating learners’ achievements in Cambridge exams in China Four Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremonies took place in China on 15, 17, 23 and 25 November 2023 to recognise and celebrate the academic achievements of Cambridge learners in the June 2023 Cambridge exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/celebrating-learners-achievements-in-cambridge-exams-in-china-112923/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:12:20 GMT Principals Forum brings educators from Western and Northern Europe to Cambridge Our international headquarters in Cambridge became a hub for educational exchange last month, as principals from schools in Western and Northern Europe gathered for a Cambridge Principals Forum. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/principals-forum-brings-educators-from-western-and-northern-europe-to-cambridge-04122023/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:49:55 GMT Celebrating 20 years of collaboration with Italian schools Cambridge held a national conference at the prestigious Pontifical University in Rome on 16 November to celebrate 20 years of fruitful collaboration with Italian schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/celebrating-20-years-of-collaboration-with-italian-schools-06122023/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:49:55 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. Here are some of the latest resources on the School Support Hub, our secure online site for teachers at Cambridge schools.</p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20231206/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:31:27 GMT Climate education will save lives – Cambridge at COP28 Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment’s Global Director for Climate Education, Christine Özden, led a workshop at the opening weekend of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to discuss how to embed and scale up climate literacy in schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/climate-education-will-save-lives-cambridge-at-cop28-04122023/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:30:35 GMT Learners from United Arab Emirates achieve top results in Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Cambridge held a ceremony in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday 5 December to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of secondary school learners in the June 2023 Cambridge exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/learners-from-united-arab-emirates-achieve-top-results-in-outstanding-cambridge-learner-awards-08122023/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:25:48 GMT Global update for schools about support measures and withdrawal deadlines in 2024 Our schools around the world are much less reliant on the Covid-19 support we introduced at the height of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. We have taken steps to gradually adjust our support measures for each exam series throughout 2023. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/global-update-for-schools-about-support-measures-and-withdrawal-deadlines-in-2024-20231214/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:23:48 GMT Cambridge International AS & A Level results released to students worldwide Congratulations to Cambridge students worldwide who are receiving their Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level results today for our November 2023 exam series. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-results-released-to-students-worldwide-20240110/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:26:15 GMT It’s results day for Cambridge IGCSE and O Level students Almost 105 000 students worldwide are receiving their Cambridge IGCSE and O Level results today for our November 2023 exam series. Well done to everyone getting results today and to all the teachers who have supported you during your studies. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/results-day-for-cambridge-igcse-and-o-level-students-20240118/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:26:15 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20240108/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:04:18 GMT Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards: celebrating unsung heroes of education <p>The Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards is back for its sixth year, inviting people around the world to tell us about their favourite teacher. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-dedicated-teacher-awards-2024/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:04:18 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20240207/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:04:18 GMT Students from Mongolia and the USA are joint ‘Best in World’ in Cambridge Science Competition Cambridge International Education is pleased to announce that the 2023 ‘Best in World’ award for the prestigious Cambridge Upper Secondary Science Competition was shared between two schools. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/best-in-world-in-cambridge-science-competition-20240216/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:13:55 GMT Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary workshop for teachers in Qatar We held a workshop in Qatar recently for teachers who want to know more about our programmes for primary and lower secondary learners. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-primary-and-lower-secondary-workshop-for-teachers-in-qatar-21022024/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:03:17 GMT New climate change education programme launched in India Cambridge has launched a first-of-its-kind climate literacy programme in India designed to help students develop climate awareness and become engaged in climate and sustainability issues https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-climate-change-education-programme-launched-in-india-14022024/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:44:44 GMT Cambridge invites global schools community to work together to advance climate change education The International Education group at Cambridge is advancing its work on <a tridion:href="tcm:31-702872" xmlns:tridion="http://www.tridion.com/ContentManager/5.0">climate change education</a> by inviting leaders and educators to collaborate in developing Cambridge programmes to make learners ready for the world. https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/cambridge-invites-global-schools-community-to-work-together-to-advance-climate-change-education14022024/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:13:55 GMT New resources on School Support Hub <p>We’re always developing new support materials to help teachers deliver Cambridge programmes successfully in the classroom. </p> https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/new-resources-on-school-support-hub-20240307/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:04:18 GMT