Option 1: Enhance Existing CTE Pathways
Schools can plug in one or two Cambridge courses to expand honors or college‑credit opportunities—without changing their current sequence.
Examples by Career Cluster
Business & Marketing
Courses like Pre‑Advanced Enterprise, AS & A Level Business, Economics, or Digital Media & Design build analytical, financial, and creative skills.
Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
Pre‑Advanced or AS & A Level Design & Technology strengthens design thinking and requires students to conceptualize and prototype real products.
Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Pre‑Advanced Information & Communication Technology, AS & A Level Computer Science, or Information Technology build programming, systems thinking, and problem‑solving.
Arts, Media & Communication
AS & A Level Media Studies or Digital Media & Design support digital production, graphic design, and media literacy.
Why choose this option?
This approach lets schools add Cambridge where it brings the most value—boosting rigor, career readiness, and access to college credit.
Option 2: Offer a Full Three‑Course Cambridge Progression
Schools can also offer a structured, three‑course sequence designed to build skills year over year and support college credit.
Typical Progression
- Introduction — Pre‑Advanced (IGCSE)
- Intermediate — Advanced (AS Level: 3–4+ college credits)
- Capstone — Advanced (A Level: 6–8+ college credits)
Why choose this option?
This progression develops essential workforce skills and strengthens college recognition through globally benchmarked coursework.