Cambridge qualifications
Admissions staff can find key information below about our qualifications to help make decisions about the application process.
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international curriculum for students aged 14 to 16 years. It provides ideal preparation for any advanced education or study placement. Further information can be found in the guides below.
Cambridge IGCSE Guide for Universities - English (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge IGCSE Guide for Universities - French (PDF, 2MB)
Cambridge IGCSE Guide for Universities - Italian (PDF, 2MB)
Cambridge IGCSE Guide for Universities - Turkish (PDF, 2MB)
Cambridge IGCSE Guide for Universities - Spanish (PDF, 2MB)
Cambridge IGCSE Guide for Universities - Portuguese (PDF, 2MB)
Many universities accept Cambridge IGCSE English Language qualifications (PDF, 2MB) as evidence of English language proficiency.
For information about accepting Cambridge IGCSE English First Language (syllabuses 0500/0990) and Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (syllabuses 0510/0511/0993/0991), as proof of English Language proficiency in the admission process to your university’s degree programmes, see our Cambridge IGCSE English for universities (PDF, 1MB) brochure.
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE. Many universities worldwide require a combination of Cambridge International A Levels and Cambridge O Levels to meet their entry requirements.
Cambridge International AS & A Level and Cambridge AICE Diploma
Cambridge International AS & A Level is an advanced level qualification for students typically aged 16 to 19 years. All UK universities accept Cambridge International AS & A Levels. In places such as the United States and Canada, good grades in carefully chosen Cambridge International A Level subjects can result in up to one year of university course credit.
The Cambridge AICE Diploma demands mastery of a variety of subjects from three different groups at Cambridge International AS & A Level: Mathematics and Sciences, Languages, Arts & Humanities, plus a compulsory core subject, Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives & Research.
Cambridge International AS & A Levels are recognised as a passport to success in education, university and employment. They are taken by students in over 130 countries.
Cambridge International AS and A Level Guide - English (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Arabic (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Bahasa Indonesia (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Chinese (PDF, 747KB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - French (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Italian (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Japanese (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Portuguese (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Spanish (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide- Thai (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Guide - Turkish (PDF, 1MB)
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge Pre-U was primarily taught in UK schools as an alternative to A Level. Please note that Cambridge Pre-U has been withdrawn. The last examinations for all subjects was June 2023, with a resit available in June 2024.
This is now a legacy qualification. If you require further information, read the Cambridge Pre-U Guide for Admissions Staff - English (PDF, 221KB)
Cambridge IPQ
The Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) is a project-based qualification, typically aimed at students aged 16 – 19 years old. Students research a topic of their choice, and present their findings in a 5000 word report. The Cambridge IPQ encourages students’ to develop skills which are valued by universities worldwide.
Read statements of support for Cambridge IPQ from universities and colleges, and complete the form to add your institution’s support.
Cambridge Global Perspectives
Cambridge Global Perspectives is a skills-based subject that places academic study in a practical, real-world context. It is available at every stage of the Cambridge Pathway including at Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and International AS & A Level.
We developed the programme in response to concerns from universities over the ‘college-readiness’ of students. As such, Cambridge Global Perspectives equips students with a firm grasp of core research, collaboration, presentation and higher-order thinking skills.
Read statements of support for Cambridge Global Perspectives & Research from universities and colleges, and complete the form to add your institution’s support.
