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  <title>Global Perspectives learners take up online challenge</title>
  <description>Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives students in 12 countries have been helping us trial a new online learning platform by taking part in a competition.</description>
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  <title>New collaboration expands Cambridge programmes in the US</title>
  <description>We have entered into a ground-breaking collaboration with the fourth largest school district in the US, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to give more students access to an international education from Cambridge. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52436</link>
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  <title>Cambridge seminar focuses on enriching maths education </title>
  <description>A leading maths education specialist from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education led a professional development workshop for Cambridge teachers in Muscat, Oman this month. 
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52408</link>
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  <title>Training brings Cambridge teachers together in Africa</title>
  <description>Almost 200 teachers from Cambridge schools in Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe attended our professional development training courses at Arundel School, Harare, Zimbabwe on 11 to 14 May 2013.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52389</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Schools Conference 2013</title>
  <description>We've opened registration for this year's Cambridge Schools Conference. It's taking place in Singapore on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October 2013. Join us to explore the theme of educating today's learners for tomorrow's world.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52383</link>
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  <title>New Regional Manager, Western Europe</title>
  <description>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Mazur as Regional Manager, Western Europe. He will work closely with Cambridge schools in the region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52304</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Schools Conference 2013 - booking open</title>
  <description>This year's Cambridge Schools Conference will take place on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October in Singapore. Our theme is 'Educating today's learners for tomorrow's world'. Come and join us.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52217</link>
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  <title>Blouberg International School in South Africa joins Cambridge</title>
  <description>We are pleased to welcome Blouberg International School to the Cambridge community. The school in Cape Town has expanded into new premises and held an opening ceremony on 12 April 2013.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52195</link>
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  <title>New research: how Cambridge International A Level develops college readiness</title>
  <description>We've been exploring the impact of Cambridge International AS and A level on 'college readiness' using data collected from US high schools and universities. Learn more in the new issue of Cambridge Outlook magazine.  
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52125</link>
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  <title>New Chief Executive for Cambridge International Examinations visits Malaysia and Singapore</title>
  <description>Our new Chief Executive, Michael O'Sullivan, has been in Singapore and Malaysia this week to meet Cambridge school principals and our ministry of education partners. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52202</link>
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  <title>Exciting developments for Cambridge Global Perspectives</title>
  <description>We are developing a Global Perspectives eLearning platform for launch later this year. It will open up new learning opportunities for the growing number of schools worldwide teaching Global Perspectives.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52130</link>
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  <title>Influences on student learning: what can we learn from research?</title>
  <description>Our Cambridge Horizons seminar in China last month saw education experts debate the practices and innovations that make the most difference to teaching and learning. Event resources are now available.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52128</link>
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  <title>School leaders debate the benefits of bilingual education </title>
  <description>School leaders gathered to debate the benefits of bilingual education at our Cambridge Educational Leadership Seminar in Vietnam on 25 March 2013. You can watch videos of the presentations.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52106</link>
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  <title>Implementing the curriculum with Cambridge</title>
  <description>We have developed a new guide to help school leaders design, implement and evaluate the use of Cambridge programmes and qualifications in their curriculum. It is available on our website now.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52000</link>
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  <title>Syllabus Updates for Cambridge Schools 2013</title>
  <description>Syllabus Updates for Cambridge Schools is an annual publication that gives advance notice of changes to our syllabuses. The 2013 version is now available and is essential reading for Cambridge teachers.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=51969</link>
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  <title>Supporting international students at the University of Cambridge</title>
  <description>The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust manage nearly 100 scholarship programmes at the University of Cambridge. Find out how to apply for a scholarship, including those funded by our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=51114</link>
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  <title>21st century skills: a 21st century problem?</title>
  <description>At a Cambridge Assessment debate in London recently, top education experts agreed that 21st century skills are not unique to this century. Watch a video of the event.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=51864</link>
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  <title>Build the right skills for Cambridge IGCSE English</title>
  <description>Mark Pedroz, an examiner and Head of English at St Albans School, UK, gives advice on the key skills and techniques that teachers should focus on to give students the confidence to perform well.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=51102</link>
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  <title>Cambridge links educators in Vietnam and Spain</title>
  <description>Educators and policy-makers from Vietnam visited Spain last month to see how schools are integrating Cambridge international programmes alongside the national curriculum. </description>
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  <title>Cambridge Horizons in China - join in online</title>
  <description>What does research suggest are the most powerful influences on student learning? This is the theme of the Cambridge Horizons seminar in Shanghai, China on 7 March 2013. Register to watch this event online.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=51079</link>
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  <title>Teaching and assessing 21st century skills - watch the live debate</title>
  <description>Cambridge Assessment, our parent organisation, is hosting a debate to evaluate teaching and assessing '21st century skills'. It will take place in London on 28 February 2013 and will be streamed live online.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=51027</link>
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  <title>Congratulations to Cambridge learners</title>
  <description>Cambridge learners around the world who sat exams in our November 2012 series are receiving their results today. We wish all learners the very best for the next steps in their education and career.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49898</link>
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  <title>In their element - Cambridge Pre-U students' success in Chemistry Challenge</title>
  <description>Students taking Cambridge Pre-U Chemistry found it gave them the edge for success in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge Lower 6th Competition, with 5 of the 39 winners studying the qualification. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49629</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Teachers Conference 2012 - resources now available</title>
  <description>Find out more about our Cambridge Teachers Conference by watching a video news report and downloading podcasts of the keynote speeches. The theme was leadership in schools, and 178 teachers from schools worldwide took part in the event on 17-19 September 2012.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=48188</link>
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  <title>Helping Cambridge Pre-U learners 'bridge the gap' to university</title>
  <description>Our Bridging the Gap events are designed to give students a taste of what to expect of university.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49705</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Global Perspectives - new curriculum support resources</title>
  <description>We have recently added to our range of support resources for Cambridge Global Perspectives. These new resources will help teachers plan lessons for learners at Cambridge Secondary 2 and Cambridge Advanced stage.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49455</link>
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  <title>New opportunities for Cambridge schools in Asia Pacific</title>
  <description>Schools in Asia Pacific can look forward to a wider range of Cambridge education and networking events following the launch of Cambridge Assessment Singapore, our new charitable education organisation. Find out what's coming up.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49640</link>
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  <title>First Cambridge Horizons seminar in Singapore</title>
  <description>The first Cambridge Horizons event for policy makers, curriculum developers and educators took place in Singapore on 27 November 2012. The theme was 'Bilingual education: cognitive benefits and policy into practice'. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=48532</link>
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  <title>Forum updates our Indonesian principals</title>
  <description>Principals from 65 Cambridge International Schools in Indonesia got together at an event to hear updates and share best practice.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49457</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 and the National Curriculum for England</title>
  <description>If you want to know how learners following Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 meet attainment levels for the National Curriculum for England, read the new curriculum mapping documents on our website. We've recently reviewed both programmes alongside the National Curriculum.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=48150</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Teachers Conference explores new ways of looking at leadership</title>
  <description>178 teachers from 40 countries gathered at Robinson College in Cambridge this week to learn how to hone their leadership skills from experts in the field. Cambridge International Examinations hosted its annual teachers conference entitled, 'Confident learners, confident teachers: new ways of looking at leadership.' </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=48176</link>
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  <title>New qualifications from Cambridge</title>
  <description>Are you up to date with our new qualifications? There are new Cambridge IGCSEs in World Literature and Enterprise, new Cambridge International A Levels in English Language and Media Studies - and more. Read our quick guide to what's new.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=48143</link>
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  <title>Online teacher training - courses start soon</title>
  <description>We offer a wide range of self-study and tutor-led online training courses for Cambridge teachers. The next courses start this month - book your place by 14 September 2012.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=48115</link>
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  <title>More schools worldwide choosing Cambridge IGCSE</title>
  <description>Worldwide entries for Cambridge IGCSE in our June 2012 exam series were up 21% on June 2011, with entries from UK schools up 119%.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=47912</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE teachers from Denmark visit Cambridge</title>
  <description>SKALs International Boarding School in Denmark has a strong association with Cambridge International Examinations, which was strengthened during a recent visit to Cambridge. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=47911</link>
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  <title>Congratulations to Cambridge learners</title>
  <description>Congratulations to learners around the world who have received Cambridge exam results this week. We wish you all the very best for your next steps. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=47881</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Teachers Conference 2012 - fully booked</title>
  <description>More than 180 teachers have registered for our Cambridge Teachers Conference in September 2012. We look forward to welcoming teachers from over 30 countries to Cambridge to discuss new ways of looking at leadership in schools. Waiting list available - get in touch to register your interest.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=45190</link>
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  <title>The sky's the limit for Cambridge learner</title>
  <description>Dreams came true for graphic design student, Adri le Roux, when her design was chosen for the plane that would transport the South African Olympic and Paralympic teams to the London Olympics 2012.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=46557</link>
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  <title>Bridging the Gap for science students with Cambridge Pre-U</title>
  <description>Students from 14 UK schools took part in a Cambridge Pre-U 'Bridging the Gap' seminar at the University of Cambridge recently, designed to give them insight into studying science at university. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=46383</link>
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  <title>Trip to Cambridge for bilingual students from Tenerife </title>
  <description>A class of Cambridge learners from Mayco School of English, Tenerife, recently stopped by our office during a trip to Cambridge. Students at Mayco follow a bilingual education programme, studying Cambridge IGCSE alongside the Spanish national curriculum.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=46381</link>
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  <title>Spotlight on Cambridge teacher training in Indonesia</title>
  <description>More than 100 primary and secondary teachers from Cambridge schools in Indonesia participated in a Cambridge training event recently -the first event of its kind in the region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=45322</link>
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  <title>Cambridge school in pilot iPad project </title>
  <description>Cambridge students in the UK recently took part in a new research project we organised to find out more about using tablet technology in exams. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=45171</link>
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  <title>New Cambridge IGCSE qualification for Indonesian schools</title>
  <description>During a visit by the Indonesian Minister of Education, Professor Dr Mohammad Nuh, to the UK this week, we made a commitment with the Indonesian Ministry of Education to offer Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=45164</link>
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  <title>Cambridge learners in Denmark devote a day to science</title>
  <description>NGG International School in Denmark held a Science Day recently, giving students a chance to think creatively about science. The school offers Cambridge programmes and qualifications for learners aged 11 to 16 years.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44919</link>
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  <title>University of Cambridge scholarships awarded to learners in Pakistan and India</title>
  <description>We are pleased to announce the winners of this year's University of Cambridge 800th Anniversary Scholarships and Manmohan Singh Scholarships funded by our parent organisation, Cambridge Assessment.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44892</link>
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  <title>Bridging the gap between language study at school and university</title>
  <description>Language students from 12 UK schools attended a Cambridge Pre-U 'Bridging the Gap' event recently to learn more about studying languages at university, and how to make a successful transition to degree-level study.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44655</link>
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  <title>Supporting education reform in Mongolia</title>
  <description>A recent visit to Cambridge by the Minister of Education for Mongolia culminated in the signing of the Mongolia-Cambridge initiative agreement for University of Cambridge International Examinations to deliver educational services and reforms to the country.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44875</link>
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  <title>Cambridge community events benefit learners</title>
  <description>Being part of our global education community creates opportunities for students from different schools, and different countries, to learn alongside each other. We have supported two events recently - in Argentina and the UK - to bring Cambridge learners together.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44864</link>
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  <title>More and more universities worldwide accept Cambridge learners</title>
  <description>If you want to know which universities and higher education institutions around the world accept Cambridge qualifications, just search the recognition database on our public website.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44849</link>
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  <title>Our research leads to more support for bilingual schools</title>
  <description>If you teach Cambridge IGCSE or our other qualifications in a bilingual education context, you will be pleased to hear about our growing support in this area.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44858</link>
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  <title>New Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise makes business fun</title>
  <description>Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise offers a fun way to develop skills in business, according to Chelsea Finlayson, the first ever winner of an Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award for our new Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44854</link>
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  <title>Latest endorsed textbooks for Cambridge programmes and qualifications</title>
  <description>We endorse textbooks from a range of publishers to support our qualifications. Here is an update on endorsed textbooks published in the last six months.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44796</link>
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  <title>Student Leadership Symposium begins in Argentina</title>
  <description>A symposium has got underway in Argentina for Cambridge Global Perspectives students from around the world.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44764</link>
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  <title>Richmond College joins Cambridge Pre-U community</title>
  <description>Richmond upon Thames College, one of the largest Further Education colleges in the South East of England and one of the top performing colleges in London, has chosen to adopt Cambridge Pre-U.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44700</link>
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  <title>Benefits of university consultation already evident with Cambridge Pre-U</title>
  <description>This week the UK government has announced proposals to reform UK A Levels. Cambridge Pre-U, in many ways, is one step ahead of the game.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44701</link>
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  <title>June 2012 Cambridge exam series shows strong growth</title>
  <description>Most of the entries for our June 2012 exam series are now in, and they reveal the extent to which the Cambridge community is growing. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44563</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U GPR international collaboration</title>
  <description>Students from Walthamstow Hall in the UK and Eastchester High in the US visited Cambridge this week following collaboration on their Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research project.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44227</link>
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  <title>Syllabus Updates for Cambridge Schools 2012</title>
  <description>The 'Syllabus Updates for Cambridge Schools 2012' booklet is now available. It gives advance notice of changes to syllabuses to help Cambridge teachers plan ahead. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44562</link>
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  <title>How can we educate young people for success in the 21st century?</title>
  <description>We participated in a recent conference hosted by the University of Southern California to explore what education developments are needed to prepare students for success in the 21st century. View resources from the event.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=43889</link>
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  <title>Cambridge learners in Mumbai get a taste for commerce</title>
  <description>DG Khetan International School, Mumbai, India recently came up with a fun way to introduce their Grade 8 and 9 students to Cambridge IGCSE commerce subjects.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=43625</link>
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  <title>New bursary fund for Cambridge teachers to study MSt in Advanced Subject Teaching</title>
  <description>Cambridge teachers can apply for a University of Cambridge International Examinations bursary to study a new Master of Studies (Mst) in Advanced Subject Teaching at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=42772</link>
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  <title>Global Learner seminars help maths teachers engage students</title>
  <description>We held seminars in Pakistan recently to help teachers find new ways to engage students in maths lessons. They were led by a maths specialist from the University of Cambridge.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=42684</link>
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  <title>Learners at Bombay Cambridge School showcase their talent </title>
  <description>Over 2000 Cambridge learners of all ages put on a colourful show for their parents and teachers at the 18th Annual Cultural Day of Bombay Cambridge School, Andheri (East) India.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=42593</link>
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  <title>Global Perspectives Teaching Pack - new version available</title>
  <description>We have recently published a new version of our Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives Teaching Pack filled with advice and information to help teachers get started with this exciting new qualification. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=41233</link>
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  <title>Bright sparks awarded top marks for Cambridge Chemistry Challenge</title>
  <description>Students from over 20 UK schools have received awards for achieving top marks in a new chemistry competition supported by University of Cambridge International Examinations.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=41223</link>
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  <title>Sheriff of Mumbai visits Cambridge</title>
  <description>Dr Indu Shahani, Dean of HR College of Commerce and Economics in India and Sheriff of Mumbai, visited Cambridge recently to learn more about our professional development programmes for teachers.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=41216</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U Short Course in Global Perspectives</title>
  <description>We are pleased to announce a new Cambridge Pre-U Short Course in Global Perspectives. It is available for teaching in UK schools now.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=41013</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U GPR seminar for UK schools - register now</title>
  <description>We are holding a free Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research seminar on 10 November 2011. The event will give teachers and learners a greater understanding of how they can bridge the gap between school and university.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40986</link>
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  <title>Teachers at Roots School System achieve Cambridge Professional Development qualifications</title>
  <description>Roots School System (RSS) in Pakistan has celebrated the success of its first group of teachers to complete the Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40997</link>
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  <title>Latest endorsed textbooks from Cambridge</title>
  <description>We endorse textbooks from a range of publishers to support our qualifications. Here is a list of the latest recommended textbooks, published since May 2011. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40991</link>
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  <title>An enriching experience from start to finish</title>
  <description>Delegates who attended the Cambridge Teachers' Conference on 11-13 September 2011 speak about the value of connecting with teachers from around the world.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40808</link>
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  <title>Congratulations to Cambridge learners worldwide</title>
  <description>Schools around the world have been giving us their reactions to the results of the June 2011 exam series, released on 11 August 2011.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40267</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U students celebrate exam success</title>
  <description>Our congratulations go to all students who sat examinations in the second full Cambridge Pre-U examination series. Entry and student numbers are growing rapidly and we are pleased to welcome new members to the Cambridge Pre-U community.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40465</link>
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  <title>"Cambridge Pre-U has taken the lid off what we can achieve"</title>
  <description>Cambridge Pre-U has opened up new learning opportunities for students, according to the head of Westminster School, Dr Stephen Spurr.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40541</link>
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  <title>New Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 support websites </title>
  <description>We have introduced two new support websites for Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 teachers, providing comprehensive resources to support your teaching.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40491</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U exam results </title>
  <description>The results of the Cambridge Pre-U June 2011 exam series will be published on CIE Direct on 17 August 2011. Schools must not give results to candidates until 18 August 2011.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40248</link>
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  <title>Develop your teaching with the ECIS International Teacher Certificate</title>
  <description>Teachers from more than 12 countries attended the International Teacher Certificate institute held at our Cambridge office in July 2011. The International Teacher Certificate is provided by the European Council of International Schools and assessed by Cambridge. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40086</link>
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  <title>Cambridge school network expands in Asia Pacific</title>
  <description>Our network of Cambridge schools in Asia Pacific is expanding. Schools there are choosing Cambridge for our reputation and globally recognised qualifications. Now we are in the process of opening an office in Singapore to increase our support for schools in the region. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40070</link>
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  <title>Top US universities welcome Cambridge learners</title>
  <description>Representatives from leading US universities recently told us how much they value the knowledge and attributes of Cambridge learners. That's why 49 of the top 50 US universities recognise Cambridge International A Levels.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40060</link>
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  <title>Record growth as linear qualifications enjoy a surge in popularity</title>
  <description>We are seeing the fastest ever rate of growth for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Pre-U in the UK as schools move away from modular examinations.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38983</link>
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  <title>Case study: Why we chose Cambridge International A Levels</title>
  <description>In September 2011, Singapore International School will become the first school in Hanoi, Vietnam to offer Cambridge International A Levels. We spoke to the Principal to find out more.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38923</link>
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  <title>Free INSET workshops for Cambridge Pre-U teachers</title>
  <description>We are running free workshops in the UK for teachers who are new to teaching, or considering teaching, Cambridge Pre-U. Find out about sessions in October and November 2011.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38921</link>
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  <title>Putting the 'global' in Global Perspectives and Research</title>
  <description>Growing numbers of international schools are expressing interest in teaching our extended project, Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research. Find out more about this new post-16 qualification.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37689</link>
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  <title>Bilingual students from Tenerife visit Cambridge</title>
  <description>We met a class of Cambridge learners from Mayco School of English, Tenerife recently when they stopped by our office during a trip to Cambridge. The learners study Cambridge IGCSE in a bilingual programme.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38919</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Teachers' Conference, 11-13 September 2011</title>
  <description>There is still time to register for the Cambridge Teachers' Conference in September, but hurry because places are limited! </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38667</link>
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  <title>Global Perspectives now available at Cambridge International AS Level</title>
  <description>Schools can now offer our ground-breaking Global Perspectives course at Cambridge International AS Level. Already popular at Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Pre-U, Global Perspectives helps learners develop flexible communication and research skills that universities and employers really value.  

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37528</link>
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  <title>Ivy League universities welcome Cambridge Pre-U </title>
  <description>Brown University in the US has recently announced its recognition of Cambridge Pre-U, meaning that every US Ivy League university now welcomes applications from Cambridge Pre-U students.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37715</link>
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  <title>Global Perspectives inspires art project in India</title>
  <description>Learners at Mallya Aditi International School in Bangalore have been inspired by their Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives studies to create an innovative art installation based around the theme of water.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37732</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE newsletter - latest issue out now</title>
  <description>Stay up-to-date with Cambridge IGCSE news and developments by reading our latest update for schools. It's available on our website now.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37714</link>
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  <title>Students mind the gap</title>
  <description>With UK undergraduate tuition fees reaching £9,000, a recent survey shows undergraduates increasingly feel a gap in vital skills needed to equip them for their studies.</description>
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  <title>New Cambridge representative for Indonesia</title>
  <description>Welcome to Faizol Musa, our new Schools Development Manager for Indonesia. Faizol previously worked at the British Council in Malaysia where he managed the delivery of UK exams to schools.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37620</link>
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  <title>Case study: Why we chose Cambridge IGCSE</title>
  <description>St Louis School in Italy is opening its new High School section in September 2011, offering Cambridge IGCSE. Gerry Rafferty, Head of Upper School, explains why they chose Cambridge.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37650</link>
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  <title>Students must be prepared to hit the ground running</title>
  <description>Modular qualifications are creating a widening gulf between the skill set of school-leavers and what is expected of them in higher education, according to Ann Puntis, Chief Executive of University of Cambridge International Examinations.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37649</link>
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  <title>Get involved in the Cambridge community</title>
  <description>Interested in setting up a global classroom project? Find out how you can contact other Cambridge schools via the discussion forums on our Teacher Support website.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37641</link>
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  <title>Latest endorsed textbooks for Cambridge subjects</title>
  <description>We endorse textbooks from a range of publishers to support our qualifications. Here is a list of the most recent publications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37642</link>
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  <title>New Teacher Guides to support Cambridge Primary</title>
  <description>The redeveloped Cambridge Primary curriculum frameworks now have new Teacher Guides for support. The Teacher Guides are available on the dedicated Cambridge Primary website. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37558</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council meets in Lahore</title>
  <description>How should schools counsel learners who seek to enter a high number of exams in order to attain a 'world record' set of grades? Opinion on this issue generated much debate at the Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council meeting in Lahore on 5 April 2011. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37565</link>
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  <title>Scholarship winners in India give their reaction</title>
  <description>Winning a scholarship to the University of Cambridge is a life-changing achievement. We asked two of this year's Manmohan Singh Undergraduate Scholarships winners for their reaction to the news.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37542</link>
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  <title>"I thoroughly enjoyed Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives"</title>
  <description>Alex Mackay, a Cambridge learner from Heritage Private School in Cyprus, is one of the first ever winners of an Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award for Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives. Find out why he would recommend this new course.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37539</link>
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  <title>Book now for Cambridge Teachers' Conference</title>
  <description>Come and join us at our annual Teachers' Conference on 11-13 September 2011 in Cambridge. It offers a fantastic opportunity to interact with teachers from around the world.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37459</link>
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  <title>New Senior Schools Development Manager in Pakistan</title>
  <description>Welcome to Rakhshanda Khushal, our new Senior Schools Development Manager in Pakistan. She will be based in Lahore and will work closely with Cambridge schools across Pakistan, extending our support in the region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37507</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise competition winners announced</title>
  <description>Congratulations to Elisabeth Fong from Hwa Chong International School in Singapore, winner of our Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise student-writing competition. Her winning essay about entrepreneur Olivia Lum was chosen from over 660 entries.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37506</link>
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  <title>Exciting new developments in Cambridge Pre-U for September 2011</title>
  <description>Learn more about the new Cambridge Pre-U Biology, Drama and Theatre, and Mathematics Short Course syllabuses.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37396</link>
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  <title>'I stayed calm right until the end!' - scholarship winner describes his success</title>
  <description>Zulfiqar Ali won a Cambridge 800th Anniversary Scholarship to the University of Cambridge, funded by Cambridge Assessment. We asked him what it's like to study at Cambridge, and what advice he would give his fellow students in Pakistan.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37414</link>
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  <title>Top in Sri Lanka winner collects award in Cambridge</title>
  <description>We recently had an opportunity to meet a former Cambridge student from Stafford International School, Sri Lanka who is now studying at the University of Cambridge.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37411</link>
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  <title>Exciting new developments for Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1</title>
  <description>Our programmes for learners in primary and lower secondary stages have a number of exciting new features - developed in partnership with our customers around the world.  
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=36888</link>
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  <title>Workshops provide marketing support to schools</title>
  <description>We held three successful workshops in Pakistan recently to give schools practical advice and support in their marketing activities. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=35863</link>
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  <title>Where will a Cambridge qualification take you?</title>
  <description>Read our new guide to the recognition and acceptance of Cambridge qualifications in Pakistan.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=35788</link>
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  <title>Cambridge welcomes IGCSE funding announcement for state schools</title>
  <description>CIE welcomes the Government announcement that Cambridge IGCSE subjects are now available to state schools in England.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31796</link>
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  <title>Coursework and new syllabuses debated at Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council</title>
  <description>Thirteen Cambridge schools from Pakistan were represented at a meeting of the Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council which took place in Dubai in October 2010.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=35756</link>
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  <title>Today's learners, tomorrow's leaders</title>
  <description>We sponsored a Student Leadership Symposium in Oman earlier this month where students from across the world discussed issues relating to human migration. The aims of the Symposium have much in common with our Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives course.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=35709</link>
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  <title>Educating the global learner</title>
  <description>The sixth Cambridge International Teachers' Conference was held last week. Nearly 200 teachers from over 40 countries attended this year's conference, held in Cambridge for the first time. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=34515</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U Advisory Committee established</title>
  <description>A new Cambridge Pre-U Advisory Committee is being established to help shape future syllabus and service development for Cambridge Pre-U.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=35688</link>
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  <title>Bilingual Education with Cambridge</title>
  <description>Liceo Luigi Galvani school in Bologna, Italy recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. The school follows a bilingual education programme based around Cambridge IGCSE.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=34787</link>
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  <title>Latest textbooks for Cambridge subjects</title>
  <description>We work with publishers and learning providers to offer teachers materials for Cambridge qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=34633</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U delivers on promise to teachers and students</title>
  <description>Praised by schools and universities and hailed as a success, the first full Cambridge Pre-U examination session marks the end of the first phase of development of the new qualification.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=34092</link>
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  <title>Developing successful international teachers</title>
  <description>As part of the ECIS International Teacher Certificate (ITC), we co-hosted a three-day institute for teachers in Cambridge. This intense workshop marks the beginning of a 14 month online professional development programme, designed to equip teachers at international schools with the global mindset necessary for successful teaching.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=34099</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U students celebrate results today</title>
  <description>The first Cambridge Pre-U students received their results for the two-year course today.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=33862</link>
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  <title>Cambridge learners worldwide receive results</title>
  <description>Students around the world are receiving their results from the June 2010 Cambridge examination session.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=33837</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pre-U trailblazer students await first results</title>
  <description>The first full set of examination results for Cambridge Pre-U will be published on Thursday 19 August.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=33838</link>
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  <title>Unique link between India and Croatia</title>
  <description>Cambridge IGCSE India Studies has proved a hit with a school in Croatia, where learners have joined the pilot group for the new qualification.  </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31838</link>
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  <title>New Zealand Enterprise students talk business with PM</title>
  <description>Bringing business into the classroom is a key part of the Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise syllabus. As part of their studies, a group of Enterprise students from Pinehurst School in New Zealand met Prime Minister John Key at the Parliament building in Wellington to quiz him on business issues.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31825</link>
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  <title>Dealing with the unexpected</title>
  <description>When the ash cloud from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland disrupted international air travel, we had to pull out all the stops to ensure learners around the world received their question papers on time.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31832</link>
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  <title>Ask CIE - fast answers for exams officers</title>
  <description>Do you have a question about Cambridge examinations? For an instant answer, go to Ask CIE - our online bank of answers to your most frequently asked questions.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31135</link>
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  <title>International Teachers' Conference - registration open</title>
  <description>Come and join us at our 6th International Teachers' Conference on 27-29 September 2010 in Cambridge, UK.  

We have just opened registration, and are offering a discount booking rate until 31 May.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31702</link>
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  <title>Entries double for Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics</title>
  <description>Have you looked at our new Cambridge IGCSE maths syllabus yet? Developed specifically for international schools, it is already being taught in over 30 countries.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31660</link>
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  <title>Cambridge learners present a vision for sustainable future</title>
  <description>What would a sustainable school look like? Cambridge learners at Miri Piri Academy in Amritsar, India, have recently completed a project to show their vision for the future.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31648</link>
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  <title>Canarian school takes bilingual approach</title>
  <description>Across Europe, more and more schools are using Cambridge IGCSE to educate children bilingually. Mayco School in the Canary Islands explains their approach.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31650</link>
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  <title>Student conference puts language learning in context</title>
  <description>Learners from secondary schools across the UK participated in a conference on China in March, sponsored by CIE.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31642</link>
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  <title>UAE students receive Sheikh Maktoum Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards</title>
  <description>A group of talented students from the UAE received HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cambridge Outstanding Achiever awards at a recent ceremony in Dubai.


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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31631</link>
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  <title>Towards a student-centred classroom, Abu Dhabi</title>
  <description>More than 300 educators attended a student-centred education conference hosted by Cambridge in Abu Dhabi on 15 March.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31604</link>
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  <title>Training courses support new Cambridge O Level teachers</title>
  <description>Around 250 teachers from 120 schools in Pakistan attended Stage Zero workshops in late February and early March, organised by CIE.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31602</link>
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  <title>Learner-centred education seminars popular with teachers </title>
  <description>A Chemistry teacher in Jordan described CIE's recent learner-centred education in science seminar as 'amazing'. Find out more, and register for seminars in India this month.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31550</link>
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  <title>Satisfied schools, but we continue to improve</title>
  <description>Ninety-eight per cent of Cambridge International Centres would recommend CIE to other schools, according to our 2009 School Satisfaction Survey. We are delighted with these results. Find out how your comments are helping us develop our exams and services. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31472</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Primary prices frozen</title>
  <description>CIE is always looking for ways to support its schools and Centres around the world. Our Cambridge International Primary Programme price freeze is just one way we are helping schools and Centres to offer this dynamic curriculum for more young learners. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31486</link>
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  <title>Cambridge International A Level students have access to top grade </title>
  <description>The highest performing Cambridge International A Level students will receive an A* grade from June 2010.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31480</link>
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  <title>Cambridge International Curriculum a success in Sweden</title>
  <description>Leading international schools in Sweden are embracing Cambridge as the international examination board of choice for the future. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29671</link>
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  <title>More universities recognise Cambridge qualifications than ever</title>
  <description>Cambridge learners can now win places at more worldwide universities than ever before. Read on to see how CIE is gaining more recognition across the global higher education sector. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31474</link>
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  <title>Cambridge scholarships open path to bright future</title>
  <description>Five outstanding students in India and Pakistan are destined to receive scholarships to the University of Cambridge created with funding from Cambridge Assessment.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31108</link>
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  <title>Cambridge school in Mumbai welcomes Vice-Chancellor</title>
  <description>During her third official visit to India in January, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge took the opportunity to meet Cambridge learners at a Mumbai school.

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31093</link>
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  <title>CIE comes out top in customer survey</title>
  <description>Ninety-eight per cent of Cambridge International Centres would recommend CIE to other schools, according to our recent Customer Satisfaction Survey.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30326</link>
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  <title>Calling all Principals and Heads of Science in Jordan!</title>
  <description>Register now for an exciting one-day seminar in Amman, Jordan, on student-centred education in Science.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30223</link>
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  <title>CIE goes live on Facebook!</title>
  <description>Did you know that you can now join the CIE community on Facebook?  Take a look at our new Facebook page and become a fan of CIE.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30288</link>
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  <title>Interest in Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme grows in Pakistan</title>
  <description>Cambridge schools in Pakistan are learning more about the benefits of offering the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme to their students, and interest in the programme is growing. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30240</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council holds successful second meeting</title>
  <description>The Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council's second meeting in Karachi builds on the success of the inaugural meeting in May 2009. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29637</link>
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  <title>Cambridge's global education provision unveiled at ECIS, Hamburg</title>
  <description>The European Council of International Schools (ECIS) conference in Hamburg gave CIE the opportunity to unveil its innovative strategies in education support and delivery to a captive European audience. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30234</link>
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  <title>CIE supports Cambridge teachers and learners in Cyprus</title>
  <description>CIE held a Principals' Forum in Cyprus recently to showcase Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives. Looking ahead, CIE will congratulate students in Cyprus at the Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards ceremony on 11 December.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30230</link>
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  <title>Cambridge welcomed by schools in Denmark</title>
  <description>Interest in the Cambridge International Curriculum is growing in Denmark, with more and more schools looking at introducing Cambridge subjects. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29666</link>
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  <title>Saudi Arabia's Cambridge Principals' Forums to be hosted alongside Outstanding Achiever Awards</title>
  <description>Principals and Exam Officers in KSA are invited to attend Cambridge Principals' Forums in the Kingdom in early 2010, to be held in conjunction with the Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30229</link>
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  <title>CIE relocates to state-of-the-art office in downtown Dubai</title>
  <description>CIE's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) team welcomes all to its brand new office in Deira. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30220</link>
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  <title>Bangladeshi students shine at Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards ceremony</title>
  <description>Nine students in Bangladesh have outperformed thousands of students worldwide to achieve the prestigious Top in the World status. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30267</link>
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  <title>Argentine students display exceptional language skills through song</title>
  <description>Singers from schools in Argentina recently took part in the 12th English Speaking Union (ESU) annual singing competition. The multi-talented students competed in the event which provides a focus for developing their musical talents while at the same time, showcasing their language proficiency.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29509</link>
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  <title>Join the new Community on Teacher Support</title>
  <description>Calling all Cambridge teachers! Our Teacher Support website is a valuable tool, featuring useful content uploaded by experienced Cambridge teachers the world over. Content now includes lesson plans, student handouts, case studies, presentations and revision notes. We encourage you to make use of it.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28436</link>
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  <title>A Cambridge school in India celebrates 25 years of innovative teaching</title>
  <description>Mallya Aditi International School in Bangalore, India - a Cambridge Fellowship School - has just celebrated a quarter of a century of innovative teaching. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30260</link>
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  <title>Malaysia's academic elite celebrated at Cambridge Outstanding Achiever awards ceremony</title>
  <description>Cambridge schools in Malaysia continue to rank top in the world in their Cambridge examination results. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30251</link>
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  <title>Bringing Cambridge Schools Together</title>
  <description>On 20 October 2009, 80 schools from more than 30 countries around the world took part in the first Cambridge Global Perspectives Day. The round-the-world online lesson was inspired by the new Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives course, available for first teaching this year. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30190</link>
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  <title>Cambridge supports teachers in MENA with professional development courses</title>
  <description>Cambridge teachers thoroughly enjoyed CIE's professional development courses held in Dubai in October. More are planned Qatar, Jordan and Dubai in early 2010. Click through to the story to find out more. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30226</link>
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  <title>Thai Students celebrate  Cambridge Outstanding Achiever awards  </title>
  <description>Students across Thailand are in high spirits following the announcement of the Cambridge Outstanding Achiever 2009 awards. And they have have every reason to celebrate! The awards represent the highest level of achievement on an international level. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30179</link>
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  <title>CIE's 5th International Teachers' Conference</title>
  <description>The 5th CIE International Teachers' Conference had the theme of Teaching Science and English language. Providing many opportunities for lively interaction, Cambridge teachers met Science colleagues from around the world to share ideas and develop subject knowledge.
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  <title>Cambridge Outlook Issue 8 is now online</title>
  <description>Packed full of interesting articles, the new issue of Cambridge Outlook is the place to find out the latest news from Cambridge. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30197</link>
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  <title>Student-centred education the focus of Cambridge seminars</title>
  <description>Cambridge teachers in Sri Lanka and India attended CIE workshops recently to practise and develop student-centred techniques for teaching science. 
 
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30196</link>
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  <title>Wycherley International School, Sri Lanka, to offer the full Cambridge International Curriculum </title>
  <description>The Cambridge International Primary Programme is to be taught at Wycherley International School, Sri Lanka; the first school to offer Cambridge from primary to pre-university. 
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30188</link>
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  <title>Progression pathways extend in Goa and Amritsar, India</title>
  <description>Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar and The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in India have both recently announced their recognition of Cambridge qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29176</link>
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  <title>University recognition of Cambridge Pre-U - update</title>
  <description>Now that the first cohort of Cambridge Pre-U students is entering the second year of their studies, thoughts are turning increasingly to university. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29407</link>
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  <title>The wait is over!</title>
  <description>The wait for exam results is over for thousands of Cambridge students around the world. CIE released the results onto CIE Direct on Monday 10 August.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29197</link>
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  <title>"I am overjoyed with my results!"</title>
  <description>We spoke to Cambridge students in India to find out how they felt on exam results day, and how they achieved exam success.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29219</link>
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  <title>UK students celebrate Cambridge IGCSE success </title>
  <description>More than 300 independent schools in the UK offer Cambridge IGCSE, a 25 per cent rise on last year. Students at Epsom College in Surrey have been celebrating their excellent results.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29282</link>
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  <title>India celebrates as students receive Cambridge Outstanding Achiever awards</title>
  <description>Nearly 80 talented Cambridge students in India have received Cambridge Outstanding Achiever awards for their impressive results in the November 2008 and June 2009 Cambridge examination sessions. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29429</link>
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  <title>CIE's 5th International Teachers' Conference, Singapore, 28-30 October</title>
  <description>We are pleased to confirm the keynote speakers for our International Teachers' Conference. Find out more, and register for this unique opportunity to develop practical new skills alongside Cambridge teachers from around the world.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29445</link>
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  <title>Cambridge O Level launched at Bloomfield Hall School, Gujrat</title>
  <description>A Cambridge O Level seminar at Bloomfield Hall School, Gujrat, Pakistan marked the beginning of their conversion to the Cambridge O Level programme.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29472</link>
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  <title>A bright future for Kamal </title>
  <description>Kamal Khan Virk from Pakistan won a full scholarship to London School of Economics following top results at Cambridge International A Level.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29477</link>
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  <title>Primary teachers share knowledge at CIE training event in Mumbai</title>
  <description>Primary school teachers in India attended a two-day CIE training course recently, hosted by Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai.  The event gave attendees the chance to share experience and knowledge, as well as learn new teaching skills.







 
 


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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29487</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Global Perspectives Day 20 October 2009</title>
  <description>80 schools from more than 30 countries around the world are taking part in Cambridge Global Perspectives Day. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29425</link>
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  <title>Cambridge Assessment Scholarships</title>
  <description>A new scholarship scheme will fund MPhil degree courses for overseas students at the University of Cambridge. Find out how to apply. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29519</link>
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  <title>Website poll results - your opinion counts</title>
  <description>Since its launch earlier this year, our new Pakistan website has attracted a high number of visitors. Teachers, students and parents have been making maximum use of the site for essential regional updates and event news.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29527</link>
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  <title>Royal approval for Cambridge scholars in Jordan</title>
  <description>The seventh Queen Rania Cambridge Awards ceremony took place on 7 October in Jordan to celebrate outstanding academic achievement in the region. Student feedback gives an insight into what the Cambridge programme means to them.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29584</link>
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  <title>China's Cambridge students excel in June 2009 examinations</title>
  <description>Cambridge students in China have been awarded Cambridge Outstanding Achiever Awards for academic excellence.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29578</link>
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  <title>Shakespeare in Sri Lanka, the first CIE-sponsored Inter School Drama Competition </title>
  <description>Students in Sri Lanka gave exceptional performances that brought Shakespeare to life in the 2009 Inter School Drama competition.
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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29604</link>
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  <title>Cambridge winner uses art to give African youth a voice</title>
  <description>A former Tanzanian street boy, who became a Cambridge success story, is now championing the cause of young Africans with his art. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29643</link>
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  <title>Get involved in syllabus design</title>
  <description>Would you like to help us develop new Cambridge syllabuses?  Visit a new area on our website to find out how your school can get involved in piloting our qualifications.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29632</link>
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  <title>Supporting careers advisors at Cambridge schools in Pakistan</title>
  <description>CIE is supporting careers advisors at Cambridge schools in Pakistan with workshops designed to help them advise students on the growing diversity of careers options. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29660</link>
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  <title>Academic excellence and so much more</title>
  <description>Former Cambridge International Curriculum student Jenna Hanmer wants to help others excel in their Cambridge examinations. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28593</link>
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  <title>Sam joins the academic elite at Oxford University</title>
  <description>Sam George is a very talented rugby and water polo player as well as being an academic powerhouse. He cites CIE as the reason behind his success. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28551</link>
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  <title>International Teachers' Conference - registration open</title>
  <description>We invite Cambridge teachers worldwide to our 5th International Teachers' Conference in Singapore on 28-30 October. Registration is now open.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28448</link>
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  <title>Connect yourself to Cambridge</title>
  <description>There are now lots of new ways to stay in touch with the Cambridge community. You can subscribe to Outlook eNews - our new electronic newsletter - or follow us on Twitter. 

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  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28066</link>
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  <title>Mission 10Xians qualify with Cambridge International Certificate </title>
  <description>The first students from Mission10X in India have completed the Cambridge International Certificate for Teachers and Trainers. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28565</link>
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  <title>eAssessment in action - Geography</title>
  <description>CIE's computer-based Geography assessment has been a big hit with students. The test is an optional alternative to the paper-based coursework in the Cambridge IGCSE Geography examinations.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28558</link>
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  <title>Arkesh's hard work pays off</title>
  <description>New Zealand's Arkesh Patel has excelled beyond his wildest dreams, thanks, he says, to CIE. He shares his outstanding educational journey so far. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28490</link>
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  <title>Cambridge IGCSE India Studies pilot begins</title>
  <description>A pilot of Cambridge IGCSE India Studies has started in nearly 20 Indian schools. This new qualification gives students the chance to explore the challenges and opportunities facing India today.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28459</link>
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  <title>International education in China a hot topic</title>
  <description>CIE and Yinghao College International Department (YCID) in Guangzhou, China hosted a highly successful event in March, comprising a Stage 1 Professional Development workshop for new Cambridge teachers, and the Headmasters' Forum on International Education. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=27952</link>
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  <title>Shining stars of South Africa</title>
  <description>South Africa's Cambridge students have shown just how talented they are with over 80 awards given out for academic excellence in the first-ever Brilliance in South Africa celebrations. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28062</link>
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  <title>Cambridge teachers embrace professional development workshops</title>
  <description>The recent Cambridge professional development workshops, held in Malaysia, have inspired and motivated a large group of dedicated Cambridge IGCSE teachers to achieve their best. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=27919</link>
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  <title>CIE's partnership with ministries strengthened in Malaysia</title>
  <description>The 17th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (17CCEM), in Malaysia in June allowed delegates to strengthen and renew partnerships with ministries from around the world. </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28086</link>
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  <title>Spotlight on CIE's talent in Europe</title>
  <description>CIE awards a Cambridge International Scholarship to an outstanding student from Spain, and announces first-ever Brilliance in Germany winners.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28083</link>
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  <title>CIE hosts forum on Bilingual Education in Europe</title>
  <description>Bilingual education is growing across Europe leading to CIE's involvement in a range of different bilingual projects.  We recently hosted a forum to bring together professionals who share an interest in bilingual education.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28452</link>
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  <title>Flying high, students in Nepal are top in the world</title>
  <description>The academic prowess of Nepal's young people was celebrated at the recent CIE/British Council Brilliance in Nepal award ceremony.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28054</link>
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  <title>First meeting of Cambridge Pakistan Advisory Council</title>
  <description>Twenty Principals in Pakistan have joined a new Advisory Council set up by CIE. Members will work together to represent the views of schools in Pakistan, and help shape CIE strategy.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=27950</link>
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  <title>Top schools in Pakistan choose CIE qualifications for staff development</title>
  <description>Two leading educational bodies in Pakistan have broadened their teacher development programmes with professional qualifications from CIE.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=27823</link>
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  <title>Uruguay's Cambridge students shine</title>
  <description>Families, friends, and teachers came out in force to help Cambridge's academic best celebrate their outstanding exam results at the recent Brilliance in Uruguay awards ceremony . </description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28040</link>
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  <title>CIE welcomes Chloe Sykes to its MENA team</title>
  <description>CIE pledges to increase levels of support to schools in the MENA region.</description>
  <link>http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=28429</link>
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