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Katie Schultz-Wetherington,Cambridge Coordinator
September 22, 2015
Cambridge at Bethel HS
The Role of the Cambridge Coordinator
Fulfill Cambridge Roles and Responsibilities:Exam AdministratorTeacher Support CoordinatorEnsure proper procedures are
followed as per Cambridge
Registration of Cambridge students
Public Relations
Become an Expert in All Things Cambridge
Cambridge International Examinations
CIE is Europe’s largest assessment agency and all assessments are underpinned by substantial research program
CIE is at the heart of a global learning community including more than 9000 schools
CIE works in partnership with educators worldwide, including 40 national governments, and international project
A department of the University of Cambridge
A Learner-centered approach
Cambridge syllabi provide learners with the foundation to achieve high levels of academic and personal learning in an engaging way. Together with schools, CIE aims to develop learners who are:
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Implementation at Bethel High School 2013-14:
Steering committee visited FWHS & JHSBased on visitation
Start slowStart small
Held parent information meetingBegan registration process Invited 33 students
Year One at Bethel High School 2014-15:
33 - 9th graders begin as our first cohortCourse of study included:
IGCSE – English Literature/Language IGCSE – BiologyAICE Mathematics 1
Teachers & Coordinator met frequentlyMath became a focus of discussion
Added IGCSE Math & AICE Math 2
Provided academic planning and support through SSRHeld informational parent meeting in Dec. for 15-16
Year Two at Bethel High School 2015-16:
65 9th graders become our second cohortCourse of study included:
IGCSE/Pre-AICE – English Literature/Language IGCSE/Pre-AICE – Biology IGCSE/Pre-AICE – Thinking Skills Alg. 1, IGCSE/Pre-AICE Math or AICE Mathematics 1
33 - 10th graders Course of study include:
IGCSE/Pre-AICE Math, AICE Math 1 & AICE Math 2* AICE General Paper* IGCSE/Pre-AICE – Chemistry AICE Global Perspectives*
Excellent foundation Cambridge IGCSE/Pre-AICE courses prepare students for:
College and Careers Cambridge AS/A Level Courses Advanced Placement
AICE Diploma Requirements
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma program
Seven credits to include at least one exam from each of the following Subject Group: Mathematics and Science Languages: English Language Arts and Humanities: History and Literature Interdisciplinary Studies: Thinking Skills and General Paper
One of the seven required exam credits is the Diploma Core: AS Level Global Perspectives & Research (GPR)
Benefits of AICE Diploma International High School Diploma
Rigorous coursework required
College Credit