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Are you keeping up with developments? The Cambridge Pre-U newsletters contain the latest news about the progress of this new and exciting alternative to A Level. We publish the newsletter three times a year.
Latest edition
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January 2013 edition (1865Kb)
In this issue, find out how Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
and Research is helping Brentwood County High School prepare students for university. Also, learn more about our consultations with teachers and former Cambridge Pre-U students to develop
and enhance future syllabuses.
Recent editions
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The third full Cambridge Pre-U exam series took place in June 2012. In this issue, we bring you the latest facts and figures about Cambridge Pre-U and reactions from schools to exam results. You can also read a case study interview with Oundle School and find out about 'Bridging the Gap' events for students in November 2012.
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In this issue, we ask Val Joyce, Head of English at Watford Grammar School, for her views on Cambridge Pre-U Literature in English - one of the fastest growing subjects. Plus, read our interview with Richmond College upon Thames about why they chose Cambridge Pre-U, and find out about more Bridging the Gap events for students.
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In this issue the spotlight is on science. The number of schools choosing Cambridge Pre-U science courses is growing fast. New and exciting changes have been introduced to Cambridge Pre-U Biology and a chemistry competition we are supporting with the University of Cambridge strikes a chord with thousands of UK students.
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The June 2011 Cambridge Pre-U exam session was a resounding success. Read schools' reactions to their results and find out which universities made offers to Cambridge Pre-U students in 2010. We also announce new developments, including a Global Perspectives Short Course and a November re-sit series.
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How prepared are students when they arrive at university? A survey of first-year undergraduates highlights skills they wish they’d developed at school, including independent study and research, and offers Cambridge Pre-U as the ideal solution.
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The Government's intended reforms to A Levels mirror much of our trailblazing Cambridge Pre-U approach. In this issue, we look at the educational values that underpin Cambridge Pre-U and hear from schools who praise its linear structure.
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As Cambridge Pre-U growth continues to beat projections, schools tell us about their first exam session and share their thoughts on the educational effectiveness of Cambridge Pre-U.
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Updates on the Cambridge Pre-U standard and preparation for the June exams.
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Issue 12 includes stories on university acceptance of Cambridge Pre-U, the first set of exam results and recent feedback from teachers and students.
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We report on the first year of teaching, with feedback from teachers and students.
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We report on the UCAS tariff for Cambridge Pre-U and our plans to support students' progression to university.
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Includes an update from schools on the first term of teaching Cambridge Pre-U, as well a guide to our professional development courses.
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Issue 8 reports the latest news on funding for Cambridge Pre-U in the state maintained sector plus reviews of the GPR INSET held in May 2008; and announces the publication of Cambridge Pre-U trialling reports.
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Includes news about the latest sylllabuses to receive QCA accreditation, more feedback from teachers and students, plus an insight into Global Perspectives and the Independent Research Report.
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The development of the Cambridge Pre-U online community is the headline news in this issue of the Cambridge Pre-U newsletter.
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Phase II of the consultation process started in April 2007 with the publication of revised drafts of the original subject syllabuses, and first drafts of a further eleven subject syllabuses.
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Issue 4 reports on the outcomes of the consultative meetings with Heads of Department which were led by syllabus developers, and feedback received from teachers.
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This issue announces the publication of the first draft Cambridge Pre-U subject syllabuses, which were sent to schools and universities around the world for consultation.
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This issue contains insights from four of the syllabus development panels, as they explain the philosophies behind Cambridge Pre-U Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Physics.
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The first Cambridge Pre-U Newsletter discussed the educational values underpinning Cambridge Pre-U and updated readers on subject-specific consultation plans.
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