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Ann Puntis, CEO
Ann Puntis has extensive experience in education and assessment. She obtained a BSc (Econ) with First Class Honours at Cardiff University and proceeded to research at the University of Oxford.
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Ritu Agarwal
Trustee, Wisdom High International School, India
“The curriculum and methodology of the Cambridge International Primary Programme have helped us tremendously to discover the potential of our pupils. The framework helps us to follow the curriculum step-by-step and is very teacher friendly. The application-based curriculum has made our pupils love studying. ”
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09 Feb 2010
Manmohan tag for topper teen
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23 Dec 2009
Cambridge-tag Class X made equivalent to SSLC in Karnataka
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11 Dec 2009
39 GHS students are Cambridge Scholars
The Gainesville Sun, USA
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About CIE
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14–19 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge and a not-for-profit organisation.
Our mission
Our mission is to work in partnership with education providers worldwide to deliver high-quality and leading-edge assessment services. We aim to be the preferred international provider of assessment services in the world through harnessing potential, lasting partnerships, high quality, charitable status and innovation.
Developing successful students
CIE was formally established in 1998 to provide high-quality, leading-edge qualifications that meet the ongoing demands of employers and educators across the world.
We offer a broad range of internationally recognised qualifications, both academic and vocational, which we have designed to develop successful students worldwide. These include general qualifications including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A Level, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge Pre-U, a new post-16 qualification, plus a range of vocational Cambridge International Diplomas.
Working with governments around the world
CIE has worked in partnership with ministries of education, qualifications authorities and examination and assessment boards around the world for over 150 years. In some countries such as Singapore Cambridge examinations are the state qualification for students in secondary school. Tens of thousands of students take Cambridge O Levels every year.
In other parts of the world such as Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland, CIE has worked with governments to reform education systems, and helped to localise examinations by training officials, teachers, markers and examiners in curriculum development and assessment.
Supporting teachers
Teachers who are well supported are able to offer the best education possible and develop successful students. CIE offers teachers an extensive programme of training events and services, providing professional development and support including online training, face-to-face training, e-learning and training via video conferencing.
Where we work
CIE operates in 157 countries around the world, across Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America, Central and South America and Africa.
Governance
CIE is part of Cambridge Assessment, Europe’s largest assessment agency and a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Assessment was established in 1858 as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
We have a board of directors. CIE’s Chief Executive sits on the Cambridge Assessment Group board. This is in turn governed by a Syndicate Committee with representatives of the University of Cambridge.
Staffing
CIE employs 200 staff in the UK and works with around 7,000 examiners.
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