http://www.cie.org.uk/rss The latest information about Cambridge Pre-U A school talk on hunger and poverty linked Petchey Academy in Hackney, UK and Buyinja School in Kampala, Uganda recently, giving students a chance to interact and explore this critical issue from each other's perspectives. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52593 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=52567 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=52551 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=52130 Our Bridging the Gap events are designed to give students a taste of what to expect of university. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49705 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49629 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=49459 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=49455 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=48528 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=48258 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=48187 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=48181 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=47919 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=46383 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=44900 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=44894 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44864 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=44715 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44701 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44700 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=44688 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=44659 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44655 Cambridge Pre-U, which aims to prepare students better for the rigour of university study, is growing in popularity in state schools across the UK, according to the latest figures from University of Cambridge International Examinations. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=44661 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=44227 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=43919 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=41223 We are pleased to announce a new Cambridge Pre-U Short Course in Global Perspectives. It is available for teaching in UK schools now. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=41013 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40987 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40986 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=40602 Cambridge Pre-U has opened up new learning opportunities for students, according to the head of Westminster School, Dr Stephen Spurr. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40541 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40465 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=40248 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38983 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=38993 The awarding body that developed the linear IGCSE and Cambridge Pre-U has seen the fastest ever rate of growth for its qualifications as schools move away from modular examinations. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=38982 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=38921 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37689 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37715 The University of Cambridge has topped the Guardian University Guide 2012 league table, ahead of Oxford and St Andrews. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37644 With 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=37612 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37528 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37478 Learn more about the new Cambridge Pre-U Biology, Drama and Theatre, and Mathematics Short Course syllabuses. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=37396 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=37211 A new Cambridge Pre-U Advisory Committee is being established to help shape future syllabus and service development for Cambridge Pre-U. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=35688 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=34579 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=34092 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=33871 Cambridge Pre-U students receive their examination results today. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=33863 The first Cambridge Pre-U students received their results for the two-year course today. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=33862 The first full set of examination results for Cambridge Pre-U will be published on Thursday 19 August. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=33838 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31834 Learners from secondary schools across the UK participated in a conference on China in March, sponsored by CIE. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=31642 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31567 In the last 12 months, we have added 260 new entries to our online recognition database for Cambridge international qualifications. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=31465 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=30188 Cambridge Pre-U is accepted as entry to undergraduate programmes at UK medical schools. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29648 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=29466 Now that the first cohort of Cambridge Pre-U students is entering the second year of their studies, thoughts are turning increasingly to university. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=29407 http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=27876 Survey reveals concerns over costs and readiness for higher education http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=27729 Since its launch, Cambridge Pre-U continues to tick all the right boxes. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=27664 UCAS tariff confirmed for Cambridge Pre-U http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=26187 The UCAS Board has awarded a tariff value for Cambridge Pre-U. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=26170 Ask Cambridge, a series of online Cambridge Pre-U events for UK schools, will be live from 17 - 21 November. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25384 Mike Baker reports from Wimbledon College where students began Cambridge Pre-U Art and Design today. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=25101 Students at Wimbledon College had their first taste of Cambridge Pre-U Art and Design today. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=25102 Nearly 50 schools started to teach one or more Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in September 2008. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=24770 Entry numbers in the June 2008 Cambridge International A/AS Level examination session show that Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry continue to be the top choice. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=24812 Cambridge University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Richard, joined staff including members of CIE's International Curriculum Development Department, to celebrate Cambridge Assessment Group's 150th anniversary. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=23079 Students in state schools will be able to drop A-levels in favour of more demanding qualifications under plans unveiled on Monday. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=23154 The recent accreditation of the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma structure and the most popular Principal Subjects by QCA has led to a jump in demand for the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=23083 The recent accreditation of the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma structure and the most popular Principal Subjects by QCA has led to a surge in demand for the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=23006 A new exam that bridges the gap between school and university is winning fans. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=22937 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. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=22933 CIE has made substantial progress towards the accreditation of Cambridge Pre-U by QCA. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/announcements/detail?announcement_id=21881 The exams watchdog is preparing to back a controversial alternative to A-levels designed to prepare an academic elite for university, it is claimed today. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=21879 Dozens of leading state and independent schools are poised to adopt a new qualification worth more than four A-levels, it emerged on Tuesday. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=21877 Students applying to top universities could soon be able to take a new qualification set to be worth more than four A-levels, an exam board has said. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=21876 CIE enters the New Year having made substantial progress with the submission of Cambridge Pre-U to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=21859 CIE enters the New Year having made substantial progress with the submission of Cambridge Pre-U to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=21851 Principals were told that levels of support and recognition were growing at a reception held in London. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=20662 Top marks at A-level would fall dramatically if AS re-sits in Year 13 were curtailed http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=20730 A new alternative to the A level will enable universities and employers better to identify the brightest students by replacing the grade A with three different achievement bands. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=20727 Principals from more than 100 schools today (26 September) attended a reception at the RSA, London, which could herald a general move towards a more coherent sixth form curriculum, and away from the 'institutionalised resit culture' of modular exams. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=20699 A sustained increase in global exam entries has led University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) to launch a recruitment drive to attract more high-quality examiners. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=20698 A wider range of topics, including more contemporary subjects, marks the new Cambridge Pre-U Geography syllabus, launched this month by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=20695 It was a full house at Regent's College, London, on Friday 14 September when more than 200 Heads of Department from 113 schools attended a seminar and workshops on Cambridge Pre-U. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/features/detail?feature_id=19945 The Cambridge Pre-U Physics syllabus, launched this month, aims to stem the flow of students away from the subject by offering both a wide ranging syllabus and a new focus on historical and philosophical perspectives. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=8336 New Cambridge Pre-U qualification submitted for UK state school accreditation. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=8320 CIE's Director of International Curriculum Development will take part in a keynote panel debate on the diversity of qualifications across the UK and the impact upon entry to higher education at the 13th UCAS Admissions Conference. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=7962 CIE consults on revised Diploma structure for Cambridge Pre-U. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=7202 Cheadle Hulme School hosts key event on Cambridge Pre-U. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=3195 The first 14 draft Cambridge Pre-U syllabuses will be sent out to over 2,000 schools across the UK and abroad for consultation today. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=3264 Teachers working with University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) on the new Cambridge Pre-U qualification today gave an insight into some of the syllabuses they have developed. http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=3262 The Cambridge Pre-U is an exciting new qualification which will for the first time provide a genuine alternative to A Levels and the IB Diploma. The Cambridge Pre-U will be presented at a conference next week by the Chief Executive of University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). http://www.cie.org.uk/news/pressreleases/detail?pressrelease_id=3263