cambridge lower secondary an introduction for parents

Cambridge Lower Secondary
An introduction for parents
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Cambridge Assessment International Education
 We prepare school students for
life, helping them develop an
informed curiosity and a lasting
passion for learning.
 Nearly a million students in over
10,000 Cambridge schools in 160
countries
 We have a 150-year history of
providing international exams.
 We are part of the University of
Cambridge.

Cambridge Pathway

Cambridge Lower Secondary –
international curriculum
 Natural progression from
Cambridge Primary.
 Builds skills, knowledge and
understanding in:
 English (first or second language)
 Mathematics
 Science
 Cambridge Global Perspectives
 ICT Starters.

 Compatible with other curricula.

Cambridge Lower Secondary –
teaching and learning
We help schools
encourage learners to
become:

confident
responsible
reflective
innovative
engaged.

Cambridge Lower Secondary – assessment
 Two testing options available to
help monitor students’ progress:
 Cambridge Lower Secondary
Progression Tests.
 Cambridge Lower Secondary
Checkpoint.
 Assessments identify and address
strengths and weaknesses.
 Provide international benchmarks.
 Detailed reporting of student
performance.

Cambridge Lower Secondary –

progression and international recognition
 Excellent preparation for
Cambridge Upper Secondary
(typically for students aged
14 to 16 years).
 Provides foundation for
progression to other
education systems.

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Learn more!
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