International qualifications 2013 (pdf) - CUKAS

Appendix A – International examinations of UK awarding bodies
Where a student takes more than the minimum number of
subjects for the Cambridge AICE Diploma, the best results which
satisfy the subject group requirements will count towards the
award.
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMAS
The Cambridge International Diploma in Business (formerly
Cambridge Skills and Career Award) assesses the practical
application of career-based knowledge across a range of
business-focused areas. The Cambridge International Diploma at
Advanced level is equivalent to A level, and the Cambridge
International Diploma at Standard level is equivalent to GCSE.
The Cambridge International Diploma in Business (Advanced
level) satisfies university matriculation requirements in lieu of A
level.
The Diploma is modular in structure, and to achieve a full
Diploma at a given level, candidates need to pass both the
compulsory core modules and the requisite number of optional
modules.
The assessment methods include written examinations and
assignments, all externally assessed by Cambridge.
Successful Diploma candidates are awarded Pass, Merit or
Distinction, where, at Advanced level, Distinction may be taken as
performance equivalent to the award of A level grade B, Merit to
grade C and Pass to grade D. Three types of certification can be
awarded – Full Diploma, Core Module and Optional Module.
Institutions are advised to accept only those applicants presenting
a Full Diploma.
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 3 PRE-U
CERTIFICATE (PRINCIPAL SUBJECT)
National Qualifications Framework Level:
Level 3
Background:
The Cambridge Pre-U Certificate, developed by Cambridge
International Examinations (Cambridge), aims to prepare young
people for success in their undergraduate studies. The
qualification is different from A level in several respects. The
certificates are available from a range of 28 subject syllabuses
that will provide opportunities for students to go deeper into
their chosen specialisms, and assessment will be more
stretching at the top end. The Certificate (Principal Subject) is
accredited by Ofqual as having 380 Guided Learning Hours.
Students may choose to combine subjects to form part of the
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (see section on Cambridge Pre-U
Diploma).
Date Of First Teaching:
2008
Date Of First Award:
2010
Assessment Method:
The assessment is linear, with all examinations being taken at the
end of the two-year study period.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grading Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
Band Grade
Distinction D1
D2
D3
Merit
M1
M2
M3
Pass
P1
P2
P3
Ofqual regulates the qualifications and ensures that the standard
of D3 is aligned to the standard of grade A at A level and the
standard of the P3 is aligned to the standard of a grade E at A
level.
Further information on the Cambridge Pre-U, including
syllabuses, may be found by going to the website at
www.cie.org.uk/cambridgepreu. If you have questions, would like
more information, or wish to discuss the Cambridge Pre-U,
please contact the awarding body at international@cie.org.uk
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 3 PRE-U
CERTIFICATE (SHORT COURSE)
National Qualifications Framework Level:
Level 3
Background:
The Cambridge Pre-U Short Course is available in modern
foreign languages, mathematics, further mathematics and
global perspectives and can be taken in the first or second year
of study. They are offered in order to encourage students to
develop a broad subject portfolio. The Certificate (Short Course)
has been accredited by Ofqual as having 180 Guided Learning
Hours.
Date Of First Teaching:
2008
Date Of First Award:
2009
Assessment Method:
The assessment is linear, with all examinations being taken at the
end of the one-year study period
GRADING SYSTEM:
Grading Cambridge Pre-U Short Course Subjects
Band Grade
Distinction D1
D2
D3
Merit
M1
M2
M3
Pass
P1
P2
P3
P3
Ofqual regulates the qualifications and ensures that the standard
of D3 is aligned to the standard of grade A at AS and the
standard of the P3 is aligned to the standard of a grade E at AS.
Further information on Cambridge Pre-U, including syllabuses,
may be found by going to the website at
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