Cambridge AICE Diploma Program

Current student parent night 2023-24

Cambridge News and Notes:

If you missed the Open House, please read over the PowerPoint Notes above.

NOTE: Test fees/commitment letters are going out this week and next. Please, make sure these are
signed and returned to your Cambridge instructor(s) no later than October 1st. Even if you/your child
elect to not participate in testing this Spring.

Join our Cambridge Remind for updates. (Text @cgbfg8 to 81010)
June 2023 preliminary results will be available online starting August 10th.
Start checking your school email on that date for access/login information.
Cambridge is introducing a new online transcript service. You may request scores and transcripts to be sent to your school of choice, but the cost in late September will be $17.
Any upperclassmen (grades 11-12) wishing to re-take the English General Paper exam in the November series due to the effects of the 3-year window will need to register and pay by August 16th (Email me for more details.)

News:

Thanks to everyone who visited our information tables at TFAA and SMS as well as our parent night!
If you were unable to attend, the same information we presented is available here.
New! - Prospective students and parents - See the document entitled, "Cambridge Applicant Minimum Scores" to the the right to ensure that your student meets the testing requirements of being in the 80th percentile. This document provides a listing of minimum scores.

Prospective Students

Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
(AICE) Diploma Program

AICE is an international program with over 10,000 participating schools in over 160 countries. The rigorous pre-university curriculum is writing-based with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, interpretation and analysis. Candidates should be highly motivated students who excel academically and are well rounded in their extracurricular activities.

Program Benefits

Develop global awareness and critical thinking skills
Explore areas of strength and interest
Take college-level courses
Flexible schedules create well-rounded students
Rigor of courses prepare students for college success
Earn college credit in high school
Potential to graduate with Distinction
Increased scholarship opportunities

Eligibility

In order to be considered for the AICE Diploma Program, students must:

Earn a B or higher in all academic courses
Score in the 90th percentile or higher on State Assessments
Undergo a transcript review
Demonstrate excellent attendance and good conduct

Applications

Rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students may apply for the AICE Program.

CLICK HERE FOR 2023-2024 APPLICATION.

AICE Diploma Requirements:

Students need 7 AICE points to fulfill the diploma requirements.
To earn these AICE points students must take and pass examinations for 6 courses across the four domains AND the capstone course, Global Perspectives by the end of their 11th grade year. (See below for more info.)
Domains:
- - Math / Science (Minimum 1 AICE point)
  - Humanities (Minimum 1 AICE point)
  - Languages (Minimum 1 AICE point)
    (Note: Spanish Language = Spanish 3/4, English Language = English 2)
  - Global Perspectives (11th/12th Grade Capstone Course)
  - Interdisciplinary (General Paper (Required 9th grade course)
  - Any 2 Cambridge Course Electives.

Cambridge Course Catalog:

Core	Languages
Global Perspectives AS	Spanish Language AS
	Spanish Language AS – Heritage
Science/Math	Spanish Language A
Environmental Management AS	Spanish Language A - Heritage
Marine Science AS	English Language AS
Math AS
Math A	Humanities
Wellness AS	Music AS
Physical Education A	Art and Design AS
Physics AS	Drama AS
	History AS
Interdisciplinary/Elective	History A
General Paper AS
Thinking Skills AS

*NOTE: Some courses may not make due to low enrollment/interest.