Announcements
Here you will find the latest updates from Cambridge - including announcements about exam results, training events, awards, conferences and website updates.
- 11 May 2012
Cambridge Chemistry Challenge for UK students UK teachers have until 1 June 2012 to enter students for the 2012 Cambridge Chemistry Challenge Lower 6th Competition. It is designed to help Year 12 students think about science in the way they would at university.
- 08 May 2012
Our June 2012 exam series begins The June 2012 exam series for Cambridge qualifications, including Cambridge International AS and A level and Cambridge IGCSE, is now underway. We wish all candidates and schools every success.
- 18 Apr 2012
Our response to the UCAS consultation on its Qualification Information Review In 2011, UCAS (the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK) reviewed the qualifications information needs of schools, colleges, higher education institutions, advisers and applicants to higher education. It then proposed the development of a new shared qualifications information service and launched a consultation which closed on 16 April 2012. Read our response to the consultation.
- 14 Mar 2012
Outstanding Cambridge learners in Pakistan talk about future Cambridge learners in Pakistan who have achieved top results in Cambridge examinations have been speaking about their success, and their hopes for the future. Watch the video.
- 08 Feb 2012
Cambridge syllabuses for 2014 Our 2014 syllabuses will be available on Teacher Support and our public website from 24 February 2012. New syllabuses include Cambridge IGCSE Italian and Cambridge International A Level English Language.
- 27 Jan 2012
Resources from November 2011 exam series now available Question papers, mark schemes and grade thresholds for the November 2011 exam series are now available on Teacher Support, our secure website for Cambridge schools.
- 24 Jan 2012
November 2011 exam series results We released November 2011 provisional results for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS and A Level exams onto the CIE Direct website on 23 January 2012.
- 22 Dec 2011
New agreement supports university progression in Mexico A new agreement between University of Cambridge International Examinations and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) will smooth the path of Cambridge learners in Mexico who want to progress to national universities.
- 19 Dec 2011
Learning comes first: shifting the focus from examining to the curriculum Our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment, is investigating what role exam boards - and other organisations - should have in shaping good curricula. You can attend their debate in London in January 2012, or join the discussion online now.
- 01 Dec 2011
Bursaries available for new Master's degree in Advanced Subject Teaching We are pleased to announce two bursaries for Cambridge teachers who want to study a new Master's degree in Advanced Subject Teaching at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. The part-time course has been specially designed for English and History teachers.
- 01 Dec 2011
Enterprise skills highlighted during Global Entrepreneurship Week What skills does a successful entrepreneur need to learn? This was one of the key questions discussed around the world during Global Entrepreneurship Week recently, and it is relevant to our new Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise qualification.
- 19 Oct 2011
Online training courses start soon - book your place We are offering a wide range of self-study and tutor-led online training courses for Cambridge teachers, starting in December 2011 and January 2012.
- 19 Oct 2011
Growth fuels new developments Entries for our November 2011 exam series show that it is going to be another record breaking exam series. As we grow, so does the range of products and services we offer. Learn more about new developments.
- 18 Oct 2011
Cambridge Pre-U preparing students for university and beyond Some of the students who entered Cambridge Pre-U exams in June 2011 have told us that Cambridge Pre-U influenced their subject choice at university.
- 27 Sep 2011
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in India We are delighted to announce the winners of the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in India. These awards celebrate exceptional performance in the November 2010 and June 2011 Cambridge exam series.
- 28 Sep 2011
Examiner reports for the June 2011 series now available Cambridge schools can now download the examiner reports for the June 2011 exam series from our Teacher Support website. Our free 'Ask the Examiner' seminars will take place online from 10-21 October 2011.
- 08 Sep 2011
Learn more about Cambridge Pre-U Are you considering teaching Cambridge Pre-U? We are holding two free events in October 2011 to give heads and teachers at UK schools a comprehensive guide to the qualification. Book your place today.
- 07 Aug 2011
University of Cambridge scholarships available for learners in India and Pakistan The deadline is fast approaching for students in India and Pakistan to apply for a 2012 undergraduate scholarship to the University of Cambridge funded by our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment.
- 07 Aug 2011
New online resource for Cambridge maths teachers We have been working with Doublestruck, market leaders in creating databases of assessment material, to produce the first Cambridge Qkit. Cambridge Qkit for Mathematics allows you to create your own assessment materials in minutes.
- 08 Aug 2011
Cambridge online training courses start soon There is still time to register for a wide range of self-study and tutor-led Cambridge online training courses, starting in September 2011. Our online courses offer a flexible and collaborative learning experience.