{"id":1592,"date":"2024-09-20T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/?p=1592"},"modified":"2024-09-20T14:17:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T08:47:59","slug":"all-about-cambridge-board-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/all-about-cambridge-board-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Your One-And-Only Guide To The Cambridge Board Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world\u2019s curriculum, as it is referred to, the ties of the Cambridge International Examinations with India, date back a century. The Cambridge board qualification program in India, has flourished since its inception and is prevalent in over 330 schools across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that the Cambridge board is quite popular in our country, do we really understand what the curriculum entails? How is it graded? What is the educational journey of a student like? In this blog, I will attempt to ease the curriculum for your understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #007fb6;\"><a style=\"color: #007fb6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/indian-board-differences-cbse-cicse-ib-cambridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Battle of the Boards: Comparison of CBSE vs CISCE vs IB vs Cambridge<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The journey of a student in the Cambridge board\u00a0follows the following path:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11401 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/20131511\/cambro-2-1024x465.jpg\" alt=\"Cambridge Pathway\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/20131511\/cambro-2-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/20131511\/cambro-2-770x349.jpg 770w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/20131511\/cambro-2-600x272.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/20131511\/cambro-2.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at each of them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Cambridge board Primary Curriculum<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135210\/Blog-4.3-55.png\" alt=\"cambridge-board-primary-program\" width=\"3313\" height=\"1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135210\/Blog-4.3-55.png 3313w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135210\/Blog-4.3-55-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135210\/Blog-4.3-55-770x384.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3313px) 100vw, 3313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is administered for learners within the age bracket of 5 to 11 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program imparts understanding in English, Maths &amp; Science. Schools may also start the Cambridge primary literacy program for learners to attain computer literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structure of the program is completely flexible, and the feedback given throughout the program is quite comprehensive. Teachers assess a child\u2019s performance individually and relative to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum framework<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole school cohort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous year\u2019s learners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though assessments are completely optional, teachers may ask learners to take one of two assessments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, which is centrally coordinated, and conducted by Cambridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge Primary Progression Tests, conducted internally by the school.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvement is suggested on comprehensive strength \u2013 weakness analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Cambridge board lower Secondary Curriculum<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1597\" src=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135216\/Blog-4.3-56.png\" alt=\"cambridge-board-secondary-program\" width=\"3313\" height=\"1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135216\/Blog-4.3-56.png 3313w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135216\/Blog-4.3-56-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135216\/Blog-4.3-56-770x384.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3313px) 100vw, 3313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge Lower Secondary\u00a0 Curriculum is typically administered to learners of 11 \u2013 14 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge Lower Secondary\u00a0 Curriculum seeks to develop skills and understanding in English, Mathematics &amp; Science for the first three years of secondary education. The curriculum is completely need based, and can be customized for studies in English &amp; English as a second language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modules can be customized for different kinds of learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The checkpoint assessments are centrally coordinated and carried out by Cambridge board, while the progression assessments are conducted by the school internally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #007fb6;\"><a style=\"color: #007fb6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/holistic-learning-know-ib-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Front Runner in Holistic Learning: Know All About the International Baccalaureate<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>\u00a0<b>The Cambridge board Upper Secondary\u00a0 Curriculum<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1598\" src=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135221\/Blog-4.3-57.png\" alt=\"cambridge-board-secondary-curriculum\" width=\"3313\" height=\"1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135221\/Blog-4.3-57.png 3313w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135221\/Blog-4.3-57-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135221\/Blog-4.3-57-770x384.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3313px) 100vw, 3313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge Upper Secondary Curriculum is meant for learners of 14 \u2013 16 old, and offers two routes of learning. A student has an option of studying for either the Cambridge IGCSE certificate or the Cambridge O levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Cambridge IGCSE Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 70 subjects available at the Cambridge IGCSE, including 30 languages and schools can offer them in any combination. A student may select varied subjects between 5 &amp; 14. The Cambridge upper\u00a0 Secondary curriculum puts a cap on the minimum number of subjects a student should know and attempt at 5, and maximum subjects a student should know and attempt at 14.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>IGCSE Core versus IGCSE Extended<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take into account differing abilities of the learners in consideration, the Cambridge board curriculum extends the option of taking the core curriculum or the extended curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core curriculum is within the ability range of a large majority of students. It provides a full overview of the subject and is targeted at students who are expected to achieve grades C to G.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extended curriculum is a supplement to the core curriculum, and is designed for the more academically able. The extended curriculum covers additional concepts and goes more in detail of these concepts. It is targeted at students who are expected to achieve grades A* to E.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who fail to meet the minimum satisfactory standard for either the core curriculum (G) or the extended curriculum (E), are awarded the grade U that stands for ungraded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge IGCSE assessments take place at the end of the course and can include written\/ oral\/ coursework and practical assessment. Students are awarded grades that are benchmarked using 8 internationally recognized grades (right from A* to G), which have clear guidelines to explain the standard of achievement for each grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge IGCSE examination session occur twice a year, in June &amp; in November, and the results are declared in August &amp; January.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student is awarded 1 IGCSE certificate for each subject that he attempts and gives the exam for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Cambridge \u2013 ICE Group Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE) is a group award designed for schools that want to offer a broad curriculum. It allows schools to offer a balanced curriculum by recognizing the achievements of learners, who pass in at least 7 Cambridge IGCSE subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learners who wish to apply for the Cambridge ICE, need to sit for a minimum of 7 subjects from the following 5 subject areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group 1 \u2013 Languages: Students need to pick 2 subjects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group 2 \u2013 Humanities &amp; Social Sciences: Students need to pick 1 subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group 3 \u2013 Sciences: Students need to pick 1 subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group 4 \u2013 Mathematics: Students need to pick 1 subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group 5 \u2013Professional and Creative: Students need to pick 1 subject<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subject can be from any of the groups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who qualify for the ICE, are placed into 3 categories, and then awarded the relevant certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DISTINCTION: For students who score grade A or better in 5 subjects, and C or better in remaining 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERIT: For students who score grade C or better in 5 subjects, and grade F or better in remaining 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PASS: For students who achieve a grade G or better in all 7 subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The Cambridge O Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge O level is a qualification equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE &amp; the UK GCSE, and helps students prepare for Cambridge Advanced programs and other progression routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program facilitates a choice between 40 options, in any subject combination. Students normally take 7 \u2013 9 subjects in the O level exam, with a maximum allowable limit of 14 subjects. The O level is predominantly examination based, and is considered more rigorous than the Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment takes place at the end of the course, and includes written, oral and practical examinations. The grades are benchmarked from A* to E along with U, which stands for ungraded. Cambridge O level examinations happen twice a year, once in June, and once in November. Results are declared in August &amp; January.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful attainment of Cambridge O levels is taken by companies and universities (select) as a mode of academic ability, and for some a grade C in Cambridge O level may suffice English proficiency requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #007fb6;\"><a style=\"color: #007fb6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/ib-diploma-programme-career-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Baccalaureate: All about the IB Diploma and Career Programmes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Cambridge board Advanced Curriculum<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1599\" src=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135227\/Blog-4.3-58.png\" alt=\"cambridge-board-advanced-program\" width=\"3313\" height=\"1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135227\/Blog-4.3-58.png 3313w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135227\/Blog-4.3-58-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/bcdn.mindler.com\/bloglive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/06135227\/Blog-4.3-58-770x384.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3313px) 100vw, 3313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge advanced curriculum is typically for learners aged 16 \u2013 19 years old who need advanced study to prepare for university and higher education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two different routes through which a student can pursue and complete the Cambridge Advanced curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Levels &amp; AS Levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICE Diploma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Cambridge A Levels and AS Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus in Cambridge A levels &amp; AS levels prepare students for university study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A levels and AS levels are offered in 55 subjects, and students are free to choose to specialize in a particular subject area or study a range of subjects. Cambridge A level is typically a 2 year course, and Cambridge AS level is typically a 1 year course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students have the flexibility to start some courses at AS level, and extend it to A level. A student generally takes 3 A levels, owing to the highly specialized nature of study. However, some students take about 4 \u2013 5 A level subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The learners have an option of choosing an assessment model convenient to them, in the AS\/ A level education system. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Cambridge AS level exams only, where the subject is exactly half of that in A level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take all papers of A level in the same examination session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the \u2018staged assessment route\u2019 \u2013 Take the AS level in one exam series, and complete the final A level at a subsequent series.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Cambridge International does provide the said flexibility in assessments, some schools may limit the assessment model. Examinations happen twice a year, in November &amp; in June, and results are declared in January &amp; August.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A learner receives a separate grade for each subject that he\/she studies. Grades are benchmarked using the internationally accepted standards, which have clear guidelines to explain standards of achievements. A levels are graded from A* to E, while AS levels are graded from A to E, with a minimum required performance of E.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many schools also use the Cambridge International AS level to give learners valuable feedback on their performance, identifying strengths &amp; weaknesses before they complete the A level coursework.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Cambridge AICE Diploma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma encompasses the AS and A level qualifications &amp; offers students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their individual interests, abilities &amp; future plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve the diploma, all learners need to pass the core subject, and at least 3 A\/ AS levels from 3 different subject groups, and an optional subject group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subjects are classified into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maths &amp; Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Languages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts &amp; Humanities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interdisciplinary subjects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learners must achieve at least one credit from each of the group 1, 2 and 3. The remaining credits can come from any of the group. While learners can achieve a maximum of two credits from group 4, they are completely optional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All A level courses carry 2 credits, while all AS level courses carry 1 credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core subject is the Cambridge AS level Global Perspectives &amp; Research. The performance in the core subject is assessed based on a team project, a presentation and a written project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve the Cambridge AICE diploma, learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits (including 1 for GPR). The learners striving for the AICE Diploma have an option of choosing an assessment model convenient to them, in the AS\/ A level education system. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Cambridge AS level exams only, where the subject is exactly half of that in A level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take all papers of A level in the same examination session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the \u2018staged assessment route\u2019 \u2013 Take the AS level in one exam series, and complete the final A level at a subsequent series.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Cambridge International does provide the said flexibility in assessments, some schools may limit the assessment model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each subject is graded on points. The assessments is done on oral examination, coursework, practical examinations, and projects, and formal written examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awardment of Diploma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each subject is graded, based on their performance in the subjects. The grades are then converted into corresponding points, and the student is awarded the diploma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-advanced\/cambridge-aice-diploma\/\">Cambridge AICE Diploma<\/a> with Distinction is awarded to students who achieve cumulative points in the range of 360 \u2013 420 (maximum possible).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge AICE Diploma with Merit is awarded to students who achieve cumulative points in the range of 250 \u2013 359.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge AICE Diploma with Pass is awarded to students who achieve cumulative points in the range of 140 \u2013 249.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who do not meet the requirements of the AICE diploma, will receive certificates for individual subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half the battle of excelling in a foreign curriculum is understanding it. Hope this helps you all in understanding the international level of standards that the Cambridge board encompasses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have anything to add? Let us know in the comments.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world\u2019s curriculum, as it is referred to, the ties of the Cambridge International Examinations with India, date back a century. 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