An introduction for parents Cambridge Secondary 1

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Cambridge International Examinations

!  Prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning

!  Part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge

! Over 10 000 Cambridge schools in more than 160 countries

!  A not-for-profit organisation

Cambridge programmes and qualifications

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge IGCSE®

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge International AS & A Level

Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Primary 5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1 11 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2 14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Advanced 16 to 19 year olds*

! Four stages of education from 5 to 19 years ! Each stage builds on your child’s development ! Flexible approach

Cambridge learners

Cambridge supports schools to develop learners who are: ! confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others

! responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others ! reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn

! innovative and equipped for new and future challenges

! engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge IGCSE®

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge International AS & A Level

Cambridge Pre-U

Cambridge Primary 5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 2 14 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1 11 to 14 year olds*

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Primary 5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Advanced 16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 1

! Develops knowledge and skills in English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics and Science

! Sets clear learning objectives ! Provides excellent preparation for

the next stage of education ! Taught in nearly 2300 schools in

over than 130 countries ! Cambridge ICT Starters also

available

Cambridge Secondary 1 – optional assessments

! Two types of optional assessment: 1.  Cambridge Secondary 1 Progression Tests – assessed by school 2.  Cambridge Secondary 1 Checkpoint – assessed by Cambridge

! The assessments help: ! teachers monitor your child’s progress ! to identify and address strengths and weaknesses ! Provide international benchmarks ! Provide detailed reporting of your child’s performance

Stay in touch with Cambridge Parents and students at Cambridge schools belong to a worldwide education community. We encourage members of that community to share their ideas and their experiences with us and each other on our social media platforms. ! Facebook - our official Facebook page connects Cambridge students from around the world. Look for Cambridge International Examinations. ! Twitter - follow our official account @CIE_Education for all the latest news and educational debate. !  YouTube - bringing our programmes and qualifications to life, our videos are for students, parents and teachers. Look for ‘CambridgeSchools’. !  LinkedIn - keep up to date with all the latest news from Cambridge on our the Cambridge International Examinations page in Linkedin.

Learn more!

For more information, visit www.cie.org.uk or contact your school