Common misconceptions about

Cambridge International AS & A Levels

Misconception 1: Misconception 3:
Qualifications from Cambridge International are Cambridge International AS & A Levels do not
only for those students who want to pursue higher offer broad-based learning.
education abroad. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are
Qualifications from Cambridge International are as available across 55 subjects. They are flexible,
suitable for admissions to Indian universities as they which means a student can either choose the small
are for universities abroad. Many students who number of subjects required for their university
take Cambridge International AS & A Levels in course and study them in depth, or study a wider
India go on to study at Indian universities. Cambridge range of subjects, as is the case for the Cambridge
International introduced the March exam series so
that students in India could get their final results
AICE Diploma. Subjects like Cambridge Global
Perspectives & Research provide students with the Education ready.
in time for Indian university admissions. opportunity to delve deeper into real-world issues
using an interdisciplinary approach, group projects
University ready.
Misconception 2:
Cambridge International AS & A Levels do not
and independent research. We are also working
with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Work ready.
prepare students for entrance exams (e.g. JEE, NEET)
for medicine, engineering, etc.
Foundation to offer our schools new ways to
broaden their curriculum. Therefore, Cambridge
Ready for the world.
Students who have taken Cambridge International International AS & A Levels offer both depth
AS & A Levels in the appropriate combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels give
and breadth.
subjects are eligible to sit competitive entrance students aged 16 to 19 a lasting passion
exams across India. Cambridge International A Levels Misconception 4: for learning, preparing them to achieve in
develop deep subject knowledge and higher order Cambridge International AS & A Levels are not education, university, work and life.
thinking skills which prepare students to take the preferred by US universities.
entrance tests and excel in their course of study. Every year both local and international students
Cambridge International has mapped syllabuses with Cambridge qualifications attend top
against Indian national board syllabuses and found universities across the US. Many universities offer
that the majority of the content knowledge covered advanced credit to students holding Cambridge
at Cambridge International AS & A Level (and International A Levels, which means that Cambridge
Cambridge IGCSETM) is the same. students are already ahead in their undergraduate
programme before they even begin their college
enrolment. Over 600 universities in the US accept
Most parents in India worry that their child will not be able to crack the competitive Cambridge International AS & A Levels, including
entrance exams with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. I faced no obstacles in all Ivy League colleges.
clearing the competitive exams. The application-based approach helped me to grasp key
concepts and develop skills which will come in handy throughout my professional life.
Third-year MBBS student who took Cambridge International A Levels.
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 Flexibility to shape A strong foundation
your curriculum for successful futures
Get your students ready for Cambridge International AS & A Levels We began working internationally over
the world with Cambridge are available across 55 different
subjects and can be chosen in any
150 years ago. This experience is the
foundation that our Cambridge
International AS & A Levels combination, which means students International AS & A Levels are built
can either specialise or study a range. on. The syllabuses have been created
Cambridge International AS & A Levels help specifically for an international
students develop the knowledge and skills they Students can also add breadth to their student body with content to suit a
need to succeed at school, university and work. curriculum by taking our cross-curricular variety of schools, avoiding cultural
Students develop a deep understanding of Cambridge Global PerspectivesTM bias. They are the trusted choice of
subjects of their choice, as well as independent course. It develops independent schools in 134 countries.
learning and constructive thinking skills – abilities thinking and research skills by
asking learners to explore a range of To find out how Cambridge
which universities value highly.
global issues. International AS & A Levels can get
Cambridge International AS & A Levels build on your students ready for the world visit
the foundation of Cambridge Upper Secondary www.cambridgeinternational.org
and offer a choice of assessment routes.
Cambridge International AS & A Levels follow a
linear structure. Students can either take exams
at the end of the two-year course, or use the
staged assessment route with exams after AS
or A Level. Some subjects can be started as a
Cambridge International AS Level and extended
to a Cambridge International A Level.
Recognised by the About us
world’s leading universities Cambridge Assessment International Education
and employers prepares school students for life, helping them develop
an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
We are proud of the fact that Cambridge International We are part of the University of Cambridge.
AS & A Levels are recognised by leading universities
and employers worldwide. Find out more at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/alevelrecognition

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