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  <title>Workshops support school leaders in Malaysia</title>
  <description>We held a series of workshops in Malaysia recently to explore the impact of school leadership on learning, and how to implement the Cambridge curriculum effectively.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52659</link>
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  <title>Calling Cambridge teachers - take part in our satisfaction survey </title>
  <description>Are you a Cambridge teacher? If so, please take part in our online survey and tell us how satisfied you are with our products and services. Your feedback will help us improve.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52565</link>
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  <title>Message to students, their families and schools in Pakistan </title>
  <description>A letter from Michael O'Sullivan, Chief Executive, Cambridge International Examinations, to students, their families and schools in Pakistan about the breach in the security of our exam papers for Cambridge O Level and Cambridge IGCSE Pakistan Studies and Islamiyat. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52513</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Schools Conference 2013 - booking open</title>
  <description>'Educating today's learners for tomorrow's world' is the theme of this year's Cambridge Schools Conference. It will take place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October 2013 in Singapore. Find out how to book.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52501</link>
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  <title>Update on Cambridge IGCSE and UK school performance tables </title>
  <description>The UK Department for Education has confirmed that our Ofqual-approved Cambridge IGCSE qualifications will continue to count in UK school performance tables for 2014 to 2016. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52500</link>
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  <title>Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies exams 2013</title>
  <description>We are currently investigating a breach in the security of our exam papers for Cambridge O Level and Cambridge IGCSE Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies. To ensure the continuing integrity of our exams and results we are requiring that students take new examinations for these two subjects.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52502</link>
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  <title>International rankings reveal top universities by subject</title>
  <description>Find out which universities have come top in this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject. The rankings reveal the top 200 universities in the world for 30 individual subjects. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52437</link>
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  <title>Online training courses - don't miss out</title>
  <description>Are you new to teaching Cambridge syllabuses? If so, sign up for one of our introductory online training courses. They start on 3 June 2013 and you can study at your own pace.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52415</link>
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  <title>Language Awareness in Teaching - new online course </title>
  <description>If you teach in a bilingual classroom and have students in your class who struggle with English, our new online training course will help you develop techniques to support their learning. Register by 17 September.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=47878</link>
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  <title>Cambridge 2015 syllabuses and new qualifications</title>
  <description>Cambridge 2015 syllabuses will be available on our website and Teacher Support from 22 February 2013. Learn more about our new qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51116</link>
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  <title>It doesn't add up: what's wrong with maths?</title>
  <description>Our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment, held a lively debate on 15 May 2013 about whether the 'right' maths is being taught in schools. You can watch films of the event online.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52413</link>
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  <title>Training via web conference - a flexible way of learning</title>
  <description>Our web conferences give Cambridge teachers the experience of face-to-face training without the need to travel. Watch our short video to find out more.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52381</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Outlook magazine - new issue out now</title>
  <description>Learn more about new research into Cambridge International A Level and what's happening in the Cambridge community worldwide by reading the latest issue of our magazine.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52364</link>
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  <title>Booking a Cambridge event? It's just got easier!</title>
  <description>We've introduced a new online booking system for our events. Now you can book all our events in one place online - whether you want to attend a seminar, conference or training course. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52216</link>
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  <title>Update on our Schools Development team: movers and joiners</title>
  <description>Our Schools Development team works closely with Cambridge schools and is based in offices around the world. Find out about recent changes in the team and new appointments.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=52132</link>
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  <title>Cambridge International A Level leads the way</title>
  <description>Recent proposals set out by the UK government show that its AS and A Level model is moving closer to the structure of our Cambridge International AS and A Level. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51078</link>
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  <title>New Chief Executive for Cambridge International Examinations</title>
  <description>Ann Puntis will step down as Chief Executive, Cambridge International Examinations, at the end of March 2013. She will be succeeded by Michael O'Sullivan on 2 April 2013.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51991</link>
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  <title>Congratulations to scholarship winners in India and Pakistan</title>
  <description>Well done to four Cambridge learners in Pakistan and India who have won scholarships to the University of Cambridge, funded by our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51995</link>
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  <title>Commonwealth Essay Competition - now open</title>
  <description>Are your students interested in writing, development and competing with their peers on an international level? Then they should consider entering the Commonwealth Essay Competition. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51993</link>
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  <title>Opportunities for teachers to become Cambridge examiners</title>
  <description>Have you thought about examining for Cambridge? We are looking to expand our team. You will need teaching experience and relevant academic qualifications and will work for us on a freelance basis. Find out what examiner roles are available.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51080</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Assessment's response to to the UK government's statement on curriculum and exam reform</title>
  <description>Our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment, has responded to the UK government's statement on curriculum and exam reform. The proposed changes to GCSE do not affect Cambridge IGCSE.    </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51100</link>
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  <title>UKBA confirms Cambridge International Examinations as an Approved English Language test provider</title>
  <description>The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has confirmed Cambridge International Examinations' status as an 'Approved English Language test provider'.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=49676</link>
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  <title>Developing research skills with Cambridge International A Level</title>
  <description>A project carried out by Cambridge International AS Level Economics students at The British International College in South Africa is a good example of the type of active learning promoted by Cambridge.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51038</link>
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  <title>New resources on Teacher Support</title>
  <description>Resources from our November 2012 exam series are now available on our secure Teacher Support site, including mark schemes and grade thresholds. Examiner reports will be available soon.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=51028</link>
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  <title>Entry deadline for June 2013 exam series</title>
  <description>The deadline for making entries for our June 2013 exam series is 21 February 2013. Your school needs to be registered with Cambridge before you can make exam entries. Find out how to become a Cambridge school.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=49897</link>
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  <title>November 2012 exam results </title>
  <description>Provisional results for our November 2012 exam series will be available to schools on CIE Direct on 22 January 2013. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=49671</link>
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  <title>New Asia Pacific office strengthens ties with education community</title>
  <description>We have opened a new charitable education organisation in Asia Pacific: Cambridge Assessment Singapore. We will work together to contribute to effective teaching and successful learning in schools in the Asia Pacific region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=48415</link>
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  <title>Cambridge International Examinations responds to UK government plans to reform the education system in England for 14 to 16 year olds</title>
  <description>We welcome efforts to reform the English education system. All successful education systems change and innovate and we welcome the proposals. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=48210</link>
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  <title>Cambridge International Examinations responds to HMC report</title>
  <description>Cambridge International Examinations Chief Executive, Ann Puntis, responds to a report from the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) on endemic problems with marking, awarding, re-marks and appeals at GCSE and A Level, 2007-2012.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=48187</link>
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  <title>Our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment, responds to the UK government's qualifications reform</title>
  <description>The UK Education Secretary, Michael Gove announced today, Monday 17th September 2012, reform of the education system in England for 14-16 year olds. Our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment, which is a department of the University of Cambridge has commented as follows:</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=48162</link>
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  <title>Developing an international outlook with Global Perspectives</title>
  <description>Cambridge Global Perspectives qualifications prepare learners for the 21st century, developing international-mindedness, critical thinking and communication skills. Find out more about the different options available for students aged 14 to 19.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=48152</link>
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  <title>June 2012 exam results release</title>
  <description>Provisional June 2012 results for Cambridge examinations will be released to schools this week. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=47522</link>
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  <title>Post-exam resources now available for teachers</title>
  <description>Schools who entered students for our June 2012 exam series are receiving results this week. It has been a record session with worldwide entries up 19% on last year. Post-exam resources are now available to help teachers plan ahead for future series.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=47862</link>
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  <title>We've shortened our name</title>
  <description>We have shortened our name to Cambridge International Examinations. We are still part of the University of Cambridge and our logo includes their crest. Find out how your school can download our logo.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=46558</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Chemistry Challenge for UK students </title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=45006</link>
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  <title>Our June 2012 exam series begins</title>
  <description>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. 
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=44965</link>
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  <title>Our response to the UCAS consultation on its Qualification Information Review</title>
  <description>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.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=44789</link>
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  <title>Outstanding Cambridge learners in Pakistan talk about future</title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=44565</link>
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  <title>Cambridge syllabuses for 2014</title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=43926</link>
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  <title>Resources from November 2011 exam series now available</title>
  <description>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. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=43865</link>
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  <title>November 2011 exam series results </title>
  <description>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.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=42769</link>
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  <title>New agreement supports university progression in Mexico</title>
  <description>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.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=42632</link>
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  <title>Learning comes first: shifting the focus from examining to the curriculum </title>
  <description>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.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=42558</link>
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  <title>Bursaries available for new Master's degree in Advanced Subject Teaching </title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=41242</link>
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  <title>Enterprise skills highlighted during Global Entrepreneurship Week </title>
  <description>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. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=41238</link>
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  <title>Online training courses start soon - book your place</title>
  <description>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. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40993</link>
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  <title>Growth fuels new developments</title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40992</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U preparing students for university and beyond</title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40987</link>
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  <title>Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in India</title>
  <description>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.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40842</link>
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  <title>Examiner reports for the June 2011 series now available</title>
  <description>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.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40833</link>
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  <title>Learn more about Cambridge Pre-U</title>
  <description>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.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40602</link>
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  <title>University of Cambridge scholarships available for learners in India and Pakistan</title>
  <description>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.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40105</link>
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  <title>New online resource for Cambridge maths teachers</title>
  <description>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. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40074</link>
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  <title>Cambridge online training courses start soon</title>
  <description>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. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40073</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise accredited by Ofqual</title>
  <description>Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise has been accredited by Ofqual, the exams regulator, widening the range of Cambridge IGCSEs available to UK state schools. We now have 19 Ofqual-accredited Cambridge IGCSE subjects.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37687</link>
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  <title>Is 14 the new 16?</title>
  <description>On 7 June 2011 Cambridge Assessment, our parent organisation, hosted a debate about whether the age at which children in the UK take GCSEs (and International GCSEs) should be lowered to 14. Download the podcasts now to hear what was said.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37728</link>
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  <title>Exam cheats beware</title>
  <description>Cambridge Assessment has developed a new screening service to clamp down on students who try to get away with cheating in exams. We'll use the new technique when we mark scripts online from the June 2011 series.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37683</link>
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  <title>Are you considering teaching Cambridge Pre-U? </title>
  <description>Come to one of our free introductory seminars in June to learn more about Cambridge Pre-U. We'll give you an overview of the qualification, covering key issues such as adoption models, syllabuses, the UCAS tariff and university recognition.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37211</link>
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  <title>International Schools Quality Mark available at discounted rate</title>
  <description>The CfBT Education Trust, a leading UK-based not-for-profit education company, is offering Cambridge schools worldwide the chance to apply for the International Schools Quality Mark at a discounted rate. Find out more about the benefits of accreditation.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37624</link>
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  <title>Cambridge responds to bilingual education trend</title>
  <description>There has been a significant increase in schools offering Cambridge programmes in a bilingual context. We are working closely with schools and experts in bilingual education to explore key issues, most recently via a symposium we hosted at Downing College in Cambridge.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37622</link>
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  <title>Exam entries confirm success of new Cambridge IGCSEs</title>
  <description>Entries for the June 2011 exam series show significant growth for our new Cambridge IGCSEs in International Mathematics and Global Perspectives. Find out more about these new qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37640</link>
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  <title>Cambridge tops Guardian university league table</title>
  <description>The University of Cambridge has topped the Guardian University Guide 2012 league table, ahead of Oxford and St Andrews.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37644</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U accepted by German universities</title>
  <description>The Central Office for Foreign Education in Germany has approved a resolution recognising Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research, (GPR) and the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma as meeting entry requirements for undergraduate courses in Germany.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37478</link>
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  <title>Living and learning in an interconnected world</title>
  <description>Is there a common set of skills, body of knowledge, level of understanding or a mindset that enables students to flourish in an interconnected world whether that be in an HE institution, at work or merely in lifestyle?
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37467</link>
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  <title>University of Cambridge Manmohan Singh Undergraduate Scholarships announced for 2011</title>
  <description>Three outstanding students from India have been awarded 2011 Manmohan Singh Undergraduate Scholarships to fund their undergraduate studies at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships have been made possible thanks to generous funding from Cambridge Assessment, our parent organisation.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37460</link>
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  <title>What kind of education enables us to cope with an interconnected world?</title>
  <description>Cambridge Assessment, our parent body, is hosting an event, streamed live, at 10:00 UTC/GMT on 15 March 2011 for educationalists and policy makers to investigate what an interconnected world means for education. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37420</link>
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  <title>We celebrate Commonwealth Day</title>
  <description>Monday 14 March 2011 is Commonwealth Day.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37416</link>
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  <title>Cambridge 800th Anniversary Scholarship for Pakistan students</title>
  <description>A new national scholarship will enable students from Pakistan to study at the University of Cambridge without the worry of creating a financial burden for their families.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27898</link>
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  <title>Outstanding response to Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise writing competition</title>
  <description>We've received more than 650 entries for the Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise student writing competition from all corners of the globe.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37199</link>
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  <title>Examiners report back on October/November exam session</title>
  <description>The Principal Examiner Reports for Teachers for the October/November 2010 session will be available on our Teacher Support website on 11 March, and our free Ask the Examiner online seminars begin on 14 March. These resources will help teachers prepare learners for future exam sessions.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37197</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE German and Spanish accredited by Ofqual</title>
  <description>We are pleased to announce that Cambridge IGCSE German and Spanish have been accredited by Ofqual, widening the range of Cambridge IGCSEs available to UK state schools.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=36896</link>
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  <title>New Regional Manager for South Asia</title>
  <description>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Sortwell as Regional Manager, South Asia. He will take up his role on 7 March 2011, supporting our network of Cambridge schools in South Asia and managing our teams across the region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=36848</link>
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  <title>Exceptional performance in Cambridge examinations rewarded in Pakistan </title>
  <description>Over 250 learners in Pakistan have received awards for exceptional performance in Cambridge examinations, including 53 learners who have achieved the highest marks in the world.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=36791</link>
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  <title>New Director for University of Cambridge International Examinations</title>
  <description>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tristian Stobie as Director of Education. Dr Stobie will take up his role in July.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=36739</link>
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  <title>The wait for exam results is over</title>
  <description>The results of the October/November 2010 Cambridge International A and AS Level, IGCSE and O Level examinations have been released onto the CIE Direct website.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=36736</link>
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  <title>What kind of education helps us cope with an interconnected world? </title>
  <description>Stimulating debate on education is an important aspect of Cambridge Assessment's work, and helps assessment professionals keep up to date with the latest thinking. On 15 March Cambridge Assessment is hosting an event in London to investigate what an interconnected world means for education. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=35810</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSEs now included in UK school league tables   </title>
  <description>Cambridge IGCSEs have been included in the UK Government's School Performance Tables for the first time this year. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=35776</link>
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  <title>Enter the Cambridge student entrepreneur writing competition</title>
  <description>To celebrate the launch of Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise, we are holding a student writing competition, which is open to all Cambridge Schools around the world.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34760</link>
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  <title>Information on the British OIB available</title>
  <description>More information on the British version of the International Option of the French Baccalaureate is now available.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34661</link>
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  <title>Online training for teachers</title>
  <description>If you are teacher at a school that is registered with us, we have a range of training options for you. These include online courses that you can study at your own pace.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34634</link>
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  <title>What do you think makes a good education?</title>
  <description>Simon Lebus, Chief Executive of Cambridge Assessment joined Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, the new president of the Association of Colleges, Chris Morecroft and Brian Lightman, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders for a wide ranging discussion at a Conservative party conference fringe meeting. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34577</link>
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  <title>How universities are responding to Cambridge Pre-U </title>
  <description>We held a conference on 21 September about Cambridge Pre-U and admission to universities in the UK and beyond. Read the agenda and view presentations from the event.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34579</link>
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  <title>CIE expands its network</title>
  <description>University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is adding to its team of in-region education specialists and advisers to support its strong global expansion.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34415</link>
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  <title>Cambridge tops list of best universities</title>
  <description>The University of Cambridge has been ranked the world's top university, in a league table created by QS, a global career and education network.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34344</link>
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  <title>Changes to the November Information and Communication Technology (ICT) practical assessments timetable</title>
  <description>The November exam timetable has changed for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) practical assessments
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34343</link>
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  <title>More universities in the Middle East recognise Cambridge qualifications</title>
  <description>Cambridge students are able to progress to degree courses at increasing numbers of universities across the Middle East. Universities from UAE, Kuwait and Oman have recently published formal recognition statements. They welcome applications from candidates with Cambridge international qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34097</link>
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  <title>Schools are enjoying Bilingual Education</title>
  <description>Schools in Europe are enjoying their lessons in Bilingual Education. A wider perspective, more confidence and better opportunities - students from Antonio Pesenti School in Italy tell us about what their studies have given them.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=32677</link>
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  <title>Manmohan Singh Scholarships for students in India</title>
  <description>Students in India can apply for a scholarship to fund undergraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Applications for 2011 are closing on 1 August 2010.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=32676</link>
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  <title>Cambridge scholarship applications are due on 1 August</title>
  <description>Students in Pakistan can apply for a University of Cambridge 800th Anniversary Scholarship, funded by Cambridge Assessment (CIE's parent organisation).</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=32675</link>
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  <title>Anglo-French partnerships - the Option Internationale du Baccalaureat</title>
  <description>CIE has been chosen to work at a national level with European ministries of education and with a growing number of individual Cambridge schools that offer dual-language learning programmes.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31848</link>
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  <title>New look CIE webpages</title>
  <description>We've given our website a fresh, new look and made it easier to see at a glance the whole Cambridge International Education programme ? from Primary through to Advanced.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31844</link>
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  <title>Exam results released on 18 August 2010</title>
  <description>The May/June 2010 provisional results for Cambridge International A/AS Level, IGCSE and O Level examinations will be released on CIE Direct on 12 August. Cambridge Pre-U exam results will be released to centres on CIE Direct on 18 August.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31834</link>
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  <title>What you're asking CIE about</title>
  <description>Our Customer Services team is working hard to ensure that we give you the information you need. See the top questions schools have been asking CIE recently. For fast answers to any of your questions, try Ask CIE.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31841</link>
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  <title>Stop Press! New teaching pack for Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives available </title>
  <description>Feedback from schools that piloted Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives has led to a great new teaching pack, filled with helpful advice and information to get started. Learn more about Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives by downloading the new teaching pack.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31845</link>
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  <title>Online training supports new teachers</title>
  <description>A good way to get started with Cambridge is to enrol on one of our self-study online courses. The next sessions begin in June, and teachers need to register by 17 May. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31662</link>
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  <title>Are future business leaders in your classroom?</title>
  <description>Encourage the ambition of young learners with new Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise. We are looking for Cambridge schools to join the pilot in September.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31661</link>
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  <title>Important information regarding the Icelandic volcano eruption</title>
  <description>Ash from the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland has led to the closure of all UK airports.We are monitoring the situation closely, as this has implications for some CIE training courses and the delivery of materials from Cambridge.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31655</link>
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  <title>2012 syllabuses now available online</title>
  <description>The 2012 syllabuses are now available to download from the CIE website and the Teacher Support website</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31568</link>
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  <title>Setting the Cambridge Pre-U standard</title>
  <description>The first cohort of Cambridge Pre-U students will sit their exams in June 2010. Find out more about the Cambridge Pre-U standard, and how CIE is preparing for the first ever Cambridge Pre-U exam session.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31567</link>
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  <title>Access to Cambridge programmes widens in US</title>
  <description>In exciting news, schools in the US will now offer Cambridge qualifications thanks to funding. CIE is looking forward to working with these schools. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31488</link>
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  <title>Recognition of Cambridge qualifications increasing rapidly</title>
  <description>In the last 12 months, we have added 260 new entries to our online recognition database for Cambridge international qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31465</link>
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  <title>Learn from Cambridge examiners, and prepare for the future</title>
  <description>The Principal Examiner Reports for Teachers for the October/November 2009 session are now available on our Teacher Support website. And our free Ask the Examiner online seminars begin on 1 March. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31476</link>
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  <title>Is your school using the Candidate Results website? </title>
  <description>Over 15,500 Cambridge students logged onto the Candidate Results website last month to discover their exam results. Find out how to register for this new results service.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31483</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE UK and Europe</title>
  <description>The popularity of Cambridge IGCSE is on the rise, not just around the world, but in the UK and Europe too. The UK Government recognises the value of Cambridge IGCSE in providing quality education for UK students. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31489</link>
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  <title>Evaluating learners' performance</title>
  <description>Results for the October/November 2009 examination session have now been published - how well did your students do?</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31042</link>
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  <title>The waiting is nearly over</title>
  <description>The provisional results for the October / November 2009 Cambridge International A/AS Level, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O level examinations were released onto the CIE Direct website on Monday 25 January 2010. For more information about the publication of examination results, please visit the Cambridge Students website.


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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30882</link>
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  <title>Outstanding student achievement in Pakistan</title>
  <description>The results of the Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards 2009 reveal that more than 50 Top in the World awards have been been won by Cambridge students in Pakistan.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31025</link>
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  <title>Indonesian students celebrate outstanding achievements </title>
  <description>Indonesian students have won Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards in recognition of their exceptional academic performance.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30374</link>
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  <title>Release of October / November 2009 exam results</title>
  <description>The provisional results for the October / November 2009 Cambridge examination session will be released on 25 January 2010.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29683</link>
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  <title>The Daily Mail: Tories will bring back O Level</title>
  <description>A story in The Daily Mail reports that under Conservative plans, UK schools would be free to choose the exams they believe best suit their pupils, including IGCSE or O Level. 
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=28579</link>
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  <title>Cambridge recognition on the increase across India</title>
  <description>With increasing numbers of schools in India offering the Cambridge International Curriculum, more Indian education institutions are granting equivalence to Cambridge qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30322</link>
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  <title>Karnataka state government grants equivalence to Cambridge IGCSE</title>
  <description>Karnataka has become the latest state in India to announce recognition of Cambridge qualifications.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30321</link>
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  <title>Interested in piloting new Cambridge IGCSE India Studies?</title>
  <description>Schools in India are currently working with CIE to pilot Cambridge IGCSE India Studies. We are now looking for more schools to join the second phase of the pilot, and ask you to register your interest by 31 March 2010.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30271</link>
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  <title>Training workshops for Cambridge teachers in South Africa</title>
  <description>Register now to get an early bird discount for the Cambridge teacher training workshops in South Africa, taking place at the end of February 2010. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30265</link>
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  <title>US students win Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Award</title>
  <description>Schools across the USA have been celebrating exceptional student performance in the June 2009 Cambridge examination session.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30261</link>
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  <title>October/November examination session in Pakistan</title>
  <description>Important news for Cambridge students in Pakistan.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29521</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Festival of Ideas</title>
  <description>If you woud like the chance to explore some really big ideas, visit the University of Cambridge website to find out more about the second Festival of Ideas held by the University, which took place between 21 October and 1 November.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=30194</link>
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  <title>UK medical schools accept Cambridge Pre-U</title>
  <description>Cambridge Pre-U is accepted as entry to undergraduate programmes at UK medical schools.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29648</link>
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  <title>More education institutions in India welcome Cambridge applicants</title>
  <description>The Universities of Manipal and Kannur in India, and the Meghalaya Board of School Education, have all recently granted equivalence to Cambridge qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29653</link>
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  <title>UCAS tariff confirmed for Cambridge Pre-U</title>
  <description>The UCAS Board has awarded a tariff value for Cambridge Pre-U.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=26170</link>
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  <title>Getting In: applying to university for 2010</title>
  <description>If you started your Cambridge Pre-U studies last year, your thoughts will now be focused on getting into university. Find out how CIE is supporting your application, and what you can do to help.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29466</link>
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  <title>H1N1 swine flu virus and the October/November examination session</title>
  <description>Cambridge International Centres are concerned about the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) and its possible impact on the October/November examination session. Many schools have contacted us with questions about the examination session and our responses to the most frequently asked questions can be found here.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27871</link>
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  <title>eAssessment in action - speaking and listening</title>
  <description>Students from St Albans School, Herts, recently helped researchers from CIE and Goldsmith's College, London, to evaluate new technology that could be used for assessing speaking and listening in the future. Here is the school's report.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=28556</link>
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  <title>Universities of Rajasthan and Jharkhand announce recognition </title>
  <description>The Central University of Jharkhand and the University of Rajasthan in India have both announced their recognition of students holding CIE qualifications.  Progression pathways are opening up for Cambridge students across India.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=28043</link>
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  <title>Enrich your skills with the ECIS International Teacher Certificate </title>
  <description>The ECIS International Teacher Certificate (ITC) is an exemplary professional development programme for experienced teachers in internationally-minded schools. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=28455</link>
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  <title>CIE exhibits at first BSME Primary Teachers' Conference</title>
  <description>CIE was pleased to exhibit at the inaugural British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) Primary Teachers' Conference in Bahrain from 30 April - 1 May. Interest in the Cambridge International Primary Programme is growing in the region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=28479</link>
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  <title>More Indian universities announce recognition of CIE qualifications</title>
  <description>Universities in Pune, Madras and Chandigarh have all recently announced their recognition of CIE qualifications - great news for Cambridge students in India.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27878</link>
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  <title>Cambridge International A Level students have access to top grade</title>
  <description>CIE will award a new A* grade at International A Level from June 2010. Top performing students around the world will receive the new grade, following consultation with schools over the publication of results.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27854</link>
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  <title>Curriculum conference for Southern African educators</title>
  <description>Gaborone, Botswana will play host to a University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) conference for educators from 16 - 20 March. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27661</link>
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  <title>Stop press! Cambridge IGCSE INSET News</title>
  <description>Teachers who missed out on the oversubscribed Cambridge IGCSE Modern Languages INSET in London this week, have another chance to attend.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27630</link>
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  <title>Professional development in USA - register for latest CIE events</title>
  <description>There are lots of professional development opportunities coming up for teachers and examination officers in the US.  Make sure you book your place!</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27610</link>
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  <title>CIE signs protocol agreement with Egyptian Ministry of Education</title>
  <description>A protocol document that renews the agreement allowing Eygyptian schools to offer the Cambridge International Curriculum was signed on 17 November 2008.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=27602</link>
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  <title>Gujarat Government formalizes relationship with International Education Boards</title>
  <description>The Gujarat Government in India has revised its education policy on international education, and now formally recognises international examination providers, with state universities now accepting CIE students. 


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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=26860</link>
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  <title>Brilliance in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</title>
  <description>The Kingdom is about to hold its first ever CIE Brilliance awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievement of its students in Cambridge international examinations. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=26859</link>
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  <title>Online tutor-led courses - register by 12 January</title>
  <description>Don't miss out on the next session of CIE's online tutor-led professional development.  The next courses run from 26 January to 10 March.


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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25824</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U: your questions answered</title>
  <description>Ask Cambridge, a series of online Cambridge Pre-U events for UK schools, will be live from 17 - 21 November.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25384</link>
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  <title>Brilliance in East Africa</title>
  <description>Students in Tanzania and Kenya are congratulated at award ceremonies in September.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25074</link>
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  <title>2008 Cambridge Queen Rania Award Ceremony </title>
  <description>The sixth annual Cambridge Queen Rania Award Ceremony took place in Amman on 24 September.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25060</link>
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  <title>Fifty schools begin Cambridge Pre-U </title>
  <description>Nearly 50 schools started to teach one or more Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in September 2008.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=24770</link>
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  <title>First day for Cambridge Pre-U at Wimbledon College</title>
  <description>Mike Baker reports from Wimbledon College where students began Cambridge Pre-U Art and Design today.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25101</link>
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  <title>USA Professional Development Courses</title>
  <description>US teachers gathered in April and May to learn more about teaching CIE qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25076</link>
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  <title>Live video conferences a success in Pakistan</title>
  <description>CIE held a series of live video conferences with three British Council offices in April.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25064</link>
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  <title>Professional Development Workshops in South Asia</title>
  <description>Register now for workshops in India and Bangladesh in October.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25070</link>
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  <title>New features on CIE Support Websites</title>
  <description>In the latter months of 2008, you will notice some exciting new features on CIE's support websites.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25028</link>
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  <title>CIE awards CIDTT diplomas to teachers in Chennai </title>
  <description>CIDTT diplomas were awarded at a special event held at the British Council in Chennai.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25072</link>
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  <title>Zimbabwean CIE students win Joshua Nkomo Scholarships</title>
  <description>Ten CIE students have been awarded scholarships from the Joshua Nkomo Scholarship Fund.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25044</link>
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  <title>Representatives from CIE visit Zagreb	</title>
  <description>Ann Gibson, Regional Manager for Europe, visited Zagreb in July with Safija Okovic, CIE's new Consultant in the region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25055</link>
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  <title>Brilliance Awards - coming soon!</title>
  <description>Brilliant students in Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong will be recognised in October.



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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25086</link>
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  <title>Progression pathways extended in India</title>
  <description>CIE is pleased to announce that the Medical Council of India (MCI) and CBSE have recently granted acceptance of the Cambridge AS level English examination.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=24794</link>
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  <title>CIE visit strengthens links with Spanish schools</title>
  <description>Barrie Wiggins, CIE's Regional Representative in Europe, visited Cambridge International Centres in Spain in May.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25056</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Teachers' Professional Development Workshops</title>
  <description>CIE is holding Cambridge Teachers' Professional Development Workshops in Dubai, UAE on 29-30 October and 1-2 November 2008. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25024</link>
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  <title>Europe's most popular IGCSE subjects</title>
  <description>An overview of the ten most popular Cambridge IGCSEs taken in Europe.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=20867</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Principals' Forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka</title>
  <description>A Principals' Forum will be hosted by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka on Tuesday 3 June.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23291</link>
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  <title>Top results for pupils at El Shaddai Christian School</title>
  <description>Teachers at El Shaddai Christian School, a small school in South Africa, were delighted to learn that three of their students achieved Brilliance Awards in the 2007 IGCSE examinations.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=24793</link>
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  <title>Question papers and reports online</title>
  <description>Question papers for the June 2008 examination session are now available on the Teacher Support website.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=24811</link>
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  <title>Brilliance in Brunei</title>
  <description>Brunei Darussalam students have been honoured in this year's Brilliance Awards.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23149</link>
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  <title>Prizegiving rewards exceptional students in Spain</title>
  <description>University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) presented awards to three high achieving students at a prize-giving ceremony on 3rd March 2007. 

Barrie Wiggins, CIE's Regional Representative in Spain, presented the prizes to students who achieved high marks in the June exam session at the Hotel Beatriz Palace and Spa in Fuengirola, Spain.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=7950</link>
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  <title>Welcome to new MENA Cambridge Centres</title>
  <description>CIE is pleased to announce that the following schools in the MENA region have recently been approved as Cambridge Centres</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22398</link>
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  <title>Stage Two online tutor-led courses</title>
  <description>Stage Two (Intermediate) online tutor-led courses start in January, April and September and last for six weeks. They are for teachers who have been delivering the Cambridge syllabus for one year or longer.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=20789</link>
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  <title>Parents and Principals celebrate the merits of CIE</title>
  <description>CIE held three seminars in Sri Lanka this week to discuss current trends in education with principals and parents.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23311</link>
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  <title>Karachi High School in Pakistan expands Cambridge offering </title>
  <description>University of Cambridge International Examinations is delighted that Karachi High School will now offer the Cambridge International Primary Programme and Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme to provide students with the best possible education.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23297</link>
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  <title>Parents in Sri Lanka 'Think Cambridge'</title>
  <description>Parents increasingly consider the importance of internationally recognised qualifications when choosing the right education for their children.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23292</link>
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  <title>Outstanding Results for Saudi Students</title>
  <description>Brilliance Awards ceremony in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognises top achieving students.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23150</link>
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  <title>Ideas exchange in India</title>
  <description>CIE recently held a highly successful two-day training and knowledge sharing event for 17 international schools at Prime Academy, Mumbai, India.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23146</link>
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  <title>Taylor's College representative visits CIE</title>
  <description>Sandra Foo, Head of the Examinations unit at Taylor's University College, Malaysia, met representatives from a number of departments at CIE in Cambridge.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23045</link>
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  <title>Celebrating Shakespeare's birthday</title>
  <description>Two free CIE workshops were held in Sri Lanka in April to celebrate Shakespeare's birth.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23054</link>
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  <title>Welcome to new Cambridge International Centres in Asia Pacific region</title>
  <description>CIE is pleased to welcome new Cambridge International Centres in the Asia Pacific region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23037</link>
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  <title>CIE global standards and integrity </title>
  <description>The 2008 security and examination conduct inspections are scheduled to begin soon.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23116</link>
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  <title>New CIE appointments in South Asia</title>
  <description>The South Asia region sees a number of important new CIE appointments.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23050</link>
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  <title>Bangladesh Principals' Forum</title>
  <description>The first Cambridge Bangladesh Principals' Forum was held in Dhaka, in March.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23053</link>
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  <title>Brilliance in Nepal Awards</title>
  <description>Nepalese Education Secretary, Mr Balanand Poudyel Pandey, presented prizes to students who achieved top marks in their Cambridge International A/AS Level examinations.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23052</link>
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  <title>Independent Schools of New Zealand Annual Conference 23-24 May</title>
  <description>The Independent Schools of New Zealand Annual Conference will be held in Auckland on 23-24 May.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23044</link>
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  <title>CIE Brilliance in Pakistan Awards</title>
  <description>CIE has held three Brilliance in Pakistan awards ceremonies in Pakistan in conjunction with the British Council.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23051</link>
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  <title>Welcome to new Cambridge International Centres in South Asia</title>
  <description>CIE is delighted to welcome new Cambridge International Centres in the South Asia region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23049</link>
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  <title>Welcome to new Cambridge International Centres in the Americas region</title>
  <description>CIE is pleased to welcome new Cambridge International Centres in the Americas region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23048</link>
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  <title>Association of Boys Schools in New Zealand Conference 8-9 May</title>
  <description>The Association of Boys Schools in New Zealand will host its 2008 Annual Conference at the James Cook Hotel in Wellington.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23042</link>
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  <title>International AS/A Level Stage 2 Courses in Selangor</title>
  <description>A two-day introductory level workshop for new teachers of Cambridge A Level Mathematics, Economics and Chemistry was held in Selangor.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23040</link>
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  <title>International AS/A Level Stage 1 Courses in Jakarta</title>
  <description>Raffles International Christian School in Jakarta was the venue for two days of introductory level workshops for new teachers of Cambridge International AS/A Level Mathematics, Economics and Chemistry.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23039</link>
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  <title>IGCSE Stage 2 Assessment Courses in New Zealand</title>
  <description>CIE conducted three two-day courses for teachers of IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics in Auckland New Zealand in March.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23038</link>
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  <title>Top ten most popular A Levels in the Asia Pacific region</title>
  <description>A Level entries continue to go from strength to strength across the Asia Pacific with total entries for 2006/7 up on the 2005/6 figures by nearly 30%.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23036</link>
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  <title>Welcome to new Cambridge International Centres in Europe</title>
  <description>Welcome to schools in Europe that have recently become new Cambridge International Centres.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23017</link>
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  <title>Public Examinations: Development and Administration</title>
  <description>The Cambridge Assessment Network is hosting a two week residential study programme in May for those interested in the design and delivery of public assessment in both current and future contexts.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23012</link>
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  <title>Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport graduation ceremony</title>
  <description>CIE Regional Represenative, Magda Mohyeldin, attended the graduation ceremony at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23011</link>
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  <title>Online self-study professional development courses </title>
  <description>The next stage one CIE online self-study courses begin in June.

</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23010</link>
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  <title>New International Diploma in Project Management</title>
  <description>CIE has entered an agreement with 4cPM for the validation of a new International Diploma in Project Management - Professional Level.

</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23009</link>
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  <title>CIE welcomes new Cambridge International Centres</title>
  <description>Welcome to schools in the Sub-Saharan Africa region that have recently become new Cambridge International Centres.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23008</link>
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  <title>New regional office to be opened in Johannesburg</title>
  <description>A new CIE regional office will open in Johannesburg to provide an African hub for CIE schools on the continent.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=23007</link>
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  <title>First Principal Subjects and Diploma receive QCA accreditation</title>
  <description>Literature in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Modern Foreign Languages, Psychology and Economics were the first Principal Subjects to receive QCA acreditation, and the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma stucture has also been accredited.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22933</link>
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  <title>Welcome to new Cambridge International Centres</title>
  <description>Welcome to new Centres in the MENA region that have recently joined the Cambridge network. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22993</link>
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  <title>Deputy Ruler of Dubai attends Cambridge Brilliance Awards Ceremony</title>
  <description>Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended a special ceremony in Dubai, where he presented awards to students and teachers. 

</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22992</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U update</title>
  <description>CIE has made substantial progress towards the accreditation of Cambridge Pre-U by QCA.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=21881</link>
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  <title>Forthcoming teacher training in South Asia</title>
  <description>Find out about upcoming teacher training in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22492</link>
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  <title>Brilliance in Cyprus</title>
  <description>The Brilliance Awards ceremony for high-achieving Cypriot students took place on 1 February 2008</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22441</link>
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  <title>Recognition in India</title>
  <description>Val Sismey, CIE's Qualifications Development Manager, spent time in India in December 2007 to discuss CIE recognition in India with senior officials</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22494</link>
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  <title>Forthcoming conferences in the Americas</title>
  <description>Find out about the Florida Charter School Conference; the NCEE State Alliance for High Performance Assessment Conference; and the AACRAO Annual Conference.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22434</link>
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  <title>Professional Development Training Courses in Kenya</title>
  <description>Cambridge IGCSE stage two professional development training courses for teachers announced</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22394</link>
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  <title>New Centres in South Asia</title>
  <description>Welcome to new Centres in South Asia who have recently joined the Cambridge network</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22493</link>
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  <title>CIE holiday diary competition winners announced!</title>
  <description>CIE is pleased to announce the winners of the Sri Lanka holiday diary competition. Prizes were awarded for first, second and third places</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22491</link>
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  <title>Congratulations to our USA Cambridge Scholars Award winners</title>
  <description>Certificates have been mailed to schools, congratulatory local radio station adverts have been aired and presentations made to the students who earned a Cambridge Scholars Award</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22484</link>
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  <title>New Centres in the Americas</title>
  <description>Welcome to new Centres who have recently joined the Cambridge network. We look forward to developing strong collaborative relationships with them</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22485</link>
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