AIS Curricula Prospectus 2014

AIS Curricula prospectus AIS is approved to offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS and A level.

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Content About us................................................................... 2 Welcome to Atlantic International School....... 3 Cambridge programmes and qualifications..... 5 The Early Years Foundation Programme.......... 7 Cambridge Primary Programme........................ 11 Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme..... 17 Cambridge IGCSE............................................... 23 Cambridge Advanced.......................................... 29

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About us

The Atlantic International School is recognised as a family of schools using the programmes of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. It is part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. The qualifications we offer are recognised by the world’s universities and employers.

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Welcome to Atlantic International School AIS mission is to provide excellence in education and our vision is that AIS students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. AIS is a Cambridge International School providing Cambridge qualifications We believe in setting educational standards – and then encouraging learners to exceed them.

Atlantic International School

AIS has been awarded Cambridge International School status

by Cambridge International Examinations and is approved to offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS and A level.

Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. It is part of the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education.

Cambridge programmes and qualifications are taught in more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries.

high-quality education around the globe. The programmes and qualifications are progressive and flexible, helping us develop successful students. Their curricula and qualifications are designed to support high-quality educational performance.

Benefits for your learners Cambridge programmes and qualifications have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life.

Leading universities and employers worldwide value and recognise Cambridge qualifications as evidence of academic ability. They open doors for Cambridge learners.

Over 9000 schools are part of the Cambridge learning community Cambridge programmes and qualifications are taken in more than

160 countries

98% of Cambridge schools would recommend us to others

Together with CIE we aim to develop our stutents who are confident, innovative, responsible, reflective and engaged – equipped for success in the fast-changing modern world.

The Cambridge programme allows access to the benefits of

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Cambridge learners Using the Cambridge approach helps to develop learners who are: • confident in working with information and ideas, their own and those of others • responsible for themselves, responsive and respectful of others • reflective as learners themselves, developing their ability to learn • innovative and equipped for new and future challenges • engaged intellectually and socially, and ready to make a difference in the world.

Choosing Cambridge, we have been able to create a relationship with an organization that has an excellent reputation as the leader in international education.

Cambridge has helped strengthen the status of the school, as we have become part of the global Cambridge learning community.

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Cambridge programmes and qualifications Cambridge programmes and qualifications are carefully designed to engage our learners and give them solid foundations to achieve high levels of academic and personal attainment.

The programmes are progressive, giving learners a clearly defined path to success from 5 to 19 years. CIE four stages lead seamlessly from primary to secondary and pre-university years, and each stage builds on the learners’ development from the previous one. ►► The Cambridge International Primary Programme gives schools a framework to develop Mathematics, English and Science skills and knowledge in young children. ►► The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme follows the same pattern. It provides a coherent core around which schools and teachers can construct the programmes that best suit their own students. ►► Cambridge Checkpoint is a test to help teachers evaluate continued progress, diagnose strengths and weaknesses, and assess the readiness of students to embark on international qualifications like Cambridge IGCSE. ►► Cambridge IGCSE is internationally recognised and suitable for schools worldwide. Cambridge IGCSE brings out the best in students and develops successful learners through a skills-based approach to teaching and assessing. ►► Cambridge International A Level is one of the most respected qualifications around the world and accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide. Cambridge International A Levels offer a flexible course of study that gives students the freedom to select the combination of subjects that is right for them.

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

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Cambridge IGCSE

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Cambridge ICT Starters

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The Early Years Foundation Programme provides an environment that is happy, warm, secure and stimulating.

Through the Early Years curriculum we enable children to develop a strong sense of self whilst also learning to play, negotiate and co-operate with others.

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The Early Years Foundation Programme Nursery and reception

The Early Years Foundation Programme provides an environment that is happy, warm, secure and stimulating. Through the Early Years curriculum we enable children to develop a strong sense of self whilst also learning to play, negotiate and co-operate with others. opportunities for children to Children are exposed to all aspects Children aged 2-5 are constantly explore, enjoy, learn about and of the English language through encountering new experiences used and text in a broad range of visual, auditory and kinesthetic and seeking to understand them contexts and to experience a rich activities including songs, games, in order to extend their skills, variety of books. stories, and individual play group develop their confidence and and class time. build on what they already know.

Problem solving, They learn in different ways. Our reasoning and numeracy: curriculum offers a wide range Creative development: To help children develop their of experiences for all children Allowing children to explore and and allows them to deepen their share their thoughts, ideas and understanding of number, understanding by playing, talking, measurement, pattern, shape feelings through creativity in art, observing, planning, questioning, and space through number music, dance, imaginative play experimenting, testing, repeating, songs, poems, games and group and design and technology. reflecting and responding to adults and each other.

Our curriculum is aimed at supporting, fostering, promoting and developing children’s:

Personal, social and emotional well being:

• providing opportunities that enable them to learn how to cooperate and work together • to be able to concentrate on theirown play or on group tasks • to gain an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning and a confidence in their ability to be successful learners • to become a valued member of their group and school community so that a strong sense of self-image andselfesteem are promoted.

Communication, language and literacy: • Opportunities for all children to talk and communicate in a widening range of situations responding to adults and each other • provide

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activities. Allowing them to practice, enjoy and talk about them.

Knowledge and understanding of the world:

Allowing children to explore the world around them. To find out about their environment, to learn about people and places that are significant to them. To investigate, experiment, predict, plan and question. Sharing their discoveries with others.

English as a second language:

Strong skills in the first language act as bridge both for language development and for development of a second language.

Speaking and listening to English all day is exhausting so when children use their first language with each other this is not discouraged.

The teachers aim to create an environment where each child feels confident and comfortable taking risks with language and interacting with others.

Physical development:

Children are helped to develop skills of co-ordination and control practicing gross and fine motor skills to increase their understanding of how their bodies work and what they need to be healthy and safe.

Early years foundation stage profile During Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception your child will have personal folder created for them by their teachers. This folder is called a profile and is used to create a picture of your child progress throughout his/her year.

The profile contains: • photographic evidence from independent play; • incidental observations recording children free-choice actions and knowledge; • timed observation on specific areas of learning; • examples from work during focused lessons • examples of responses from children to structured questions

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Nursery, Reception - Sessions per week Early Years curriculum CLL PSRN KUW CD PD PSHE

English | Nursery 15 min, Reception 20 min

Nursery

Reception

Communication, language and literacy Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy Knowledge and understanding of the world Creative development Physical development Personal, social and emotional well being

5 5 2 3 2 1

5 5 2 2 1 1

Early Years Foundation stage Resources

Abacus

ISBN - number

Number Workbook 1 Number Workbook 2 Number Workbook 3

Shape, Space & Measures I can do... Book 1 I can do... Book 2

Joolly phonics Workbook 1 Workbook 2 Workbook 3

Activity book 1 Activity book 2 Activity book 3 8 | page

978-0-602-30639-7 978-0-602-30640-3 978-0-602-30641-0 978-0-602-30642-7 978-0-602-57424-6 978-0-602-57425-3

ISBN - number

978-1-870-94651-3 978-1-870-94652-0 978-1-870-94653-7 978-1-844-14153-1 978-1-844-14154-8 978-1-844-14155-5

Abacus books for the Foundation Level: • Are designed to be used by small groups with adult input.

• Provide opportunities for discussion.

• Can be used to record evidence of children’s understanding and progress.

Jolly Phonics is a fun and child centred approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics.

With actions for each of the 42 letter sounds, the multi-sensory method is very motivating for children and teachers, who can see their students achieve.

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Cambridge Primary is well designed and well structured.

It believes in child-centred learning in a child-friendly environment.

Anne Dias, Head, VIBGYOR High School, India 10 | page

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Cambridge Primary Programme Primary Programme – Year 1 - 6

Cambridge Primary is typically for learners aged 5 to 11 years. It develops learner skills and understanding through the primary years in English, mathematics and science.

At AIS we aim to provide a curriculum with learning opportunities that recognise and celebrate each child’s individual uniqueness, develop their full potential and prepare them to meet new challenges.

Cambridge Primary is an excellent preparation for Cambridge Secondary 1, and for progression to other educational systems.

Our curriculum

• sets clear learning objectives in English, mathematics and science for each year of primary education • focuses on developing knowledge and skills in core subjects which form an excellent

foundation for future study • focuses on learners’ development in each year • provides a natural progression throughout the years of primary education • is compatible with other curricula, internationally relevant and sensitive to different needs and cultures • is suitable for learners whose first language is not English, with an optional English as a Second Language curriculum • gives you optional routes to use sections that suit your learners’ needs best • provides schools with international benchmarks.

Cambridge ICT Starters

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide. It is regarded as a new ‘literacy’, alongside reading, writing and numeracy.

Cambridge ICT Starters introduces learners, within Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 stages, to the key ICT applications they need to acquire that literacy and to understand the impact of technology on our daily lives

Taken in over 90 countries worldwide

Over 750 schools

around the world teach it

Provides international benchmarks for learner performance Learners receive a

Certificate of Achievement at

the end of their primary education.

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Certificate of Achievement All children who complete the Primary Programme receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of their primary education.

The Cambridge International Primary Programme is an excellent framework for learning in the primary years and provides a solid foundation for progression to secondary education, including Cambridge IGCSE.

Our assessments

At AIS we use the Cambridge Primary testing structure to assess learner performance and report progress to learners and parents. Cambridge Primary uses internationally benchmarked tests, giving parents extra trust in the feedback they receive.

• come with clear guidance, standards and mark schemes • are used at end of the academic year Cambridge Primary provides Cambridge Primary a unique analysis tool for Progression Tests: Cambridge Primary Progression • provide detailed information Tests – the Cambridge Progress about the performance of each Checker – to track learners’ learner for stages 3, 4, 5 and 6 of progress. Using a spreadsheet, the curriculum teachers upload learners’ test • enable teachers to give results and can then analyse structured feedback to learners results and create and print and parents reports. This enables comparisons of a learner’s results against their • enable teachers to compare the strengths and weaknesses of class, school or other schools around the world, and on a yearindividuals and groups by-year basis.

• are marked by teachers in your school Cambridge Primary There are two testing options at Primary stage: Cambridge Primary Progression Tests and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint.

Checkpoint:

• is a test for learners at the end of the final year of Cambridge Primary and is available in English, mathematics and science. English as a Second Language tests are available from our sister organisation Cambridge English Language

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Assessment • tests skills, knowledge and understanding at the end of stages 4– 6 of the curriculum for English and mathematics, and stages 3– 6 of the curriculum for science • the tests are marked in Cambridge to provide an international benchmark of learner performance • each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report • the feedback report shows how a learner has performed in relation to the curriculum, their learning group, the whole school, and against all learners who have taken tests in that series around the world.

• helps teachers to monitor group and individual performance and manage learning programmes

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Lower and Upper Primary - Lessons per week* Cambridge International Curriculum MINUTES

Year 1 & Year 2

Year 3 – year 6

English 50 5 5 Mathematics 50 5 5 Spelling / Hand writing 40 4 2 Science 40 3 3 History/Geograpy 40 2 2 MFL ** 40 2 PE 40 2 2 Art 40 2 1 Music 40 2 1 ICT 40 1 2 PSHE 40 1 Russian *** 40 3 7 Russian Maths 40 3 Total 30 35 * Duration and quantity of lessons may vary from school to school ** If a child hasn’t a sufficient command of the English language to participate in MFL, they will avail of ESL lessons. *** If a child hasn’t a sufficient command of the English language to participate in RAL, they will avail of ESL lessons.

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Cambridge Primary Resources Cambridge Primary Mathematics Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Cambridge Primary Science Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Cambridge Primary Science Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6

Learner’s Books

Games’s Books with CD-ROM

978-1-107-63131-1 978-1-107-61582-3 978-1-107-66767-9 978-1-107-66269-8 978-1-107-63822-8 978-1-107-61859-6

978-1-107-64640-7 978-1-107-62349-1 978-1-107-69401-9 978-1-107-68542-0 978-1-107-61474-1 978-1-107-66781-5

Learner’s Books

Activity book

978-1-107-61138-2 978-1-107-61139-9 978-1-107-61141-2 978-1-107-67450-9 978-1-107-66304-6 978-1-107-69980-9

978-1-107-61142-9 978-1-107-61143-6 978-1-107-61145-0 978-1-107-65665-9 978-1-107-65897-4 978-1-107-64375-8

Learner’s Books with Audio CD

Activity book

978-1-107-67609-1 978-1-107-61380-5 978-1-107-61384-3 978-1-107-61363-8 978-1-107-61981-4 978-1-107-62125-1

978-1-107-65513-3 978-1-107-61381-2 978-1-107-61383-6 978-1-107-61361-4 978-1-107-62123-7 978-1-107-62686-7

Penpals

ISBN number Handwriting 1 Handwriting 2

Handwriting 3 Handwriting 4 Practice Book 1 Practice Book 2 Penpals at Home: Getting Ready for Handwriting Penpals at Home: Forming Letters

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978-0-521-75504-7 978-0-521-75507-8 978-0-521-75510-8 978-0-521-75513-9 978-0-521-75500-9 978-0-521-75501-6 978-1-845-65272-2 978-1-845-65273-9

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At AIS we aim to provide a curriculum with learning opportunities that recognise and celebrate each child’s individual uniqueness, develop their full potential and prepare them to meet new challenges. www.atlanticschool.ru

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Cambridge Checkpoint provides a worthwhile diagnostic tool for the teacher and a valued and significant milestone for students Robert Laytham, teacher, Visser ‘t Hooft Lyceum, Leiden, The Netherlands 16 | page

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Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme Lower Secondary – Year 7, 8 and 9

Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. It builds on the foundations of Cambridge Primary.

The Lower Secondary Programme forms part of the Cambridge International Curriculum, which takes students from the postkindergarten stage through to university entrance. The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme provides a natural progression for children from primary education and builds on and develops their knowledge and skills in Mathematics, English and Science.

Our curriculum

• provides a natural progression from primary education

• sets clear learning objectives for the first three years of secondary education in English, mathematics and science • is compatible with other curricula, internationally relevant and sensitive to different needs and cultures • is appropriate for learners whose first language is not English • gives you optional routes to use sections that suit your situation best • focuses on learners’ development and provides schools with international benchmarks.

Cambridge ICT Starters

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is now part of the educational experience worldwide. It is regarded as a new ‘literacy’, alongside reading, writing and numeracy.

Cambridge ICT Starters introduces learners, within Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary stages, to the key ICT applications they need to acquire that literacy and to understand the impact of technology on our daily lives.

Taken in over 110 countries worldwide

Over 1500 schools around the world teach it More than 66000 entries each year for Cambridge Checkpoint Secure online support and performance analysis tools Provides international benchmarks for learner performance

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individuals and groups • are marked by teachers in your school • come with clear guidance, standards and mark schemes • are used at end of the academic year

Cambridge Checkpoint Tests:

Our assessments

Our school use the Cambridge Lower Secondary testing structure to assess learners’ performance and report progress to learners and parents.

Cambridge Lower Secondary assessment uses internationally benchmarked tests, giving parents extra trust in the feedback they receive.

There are two testing options at Cambridge Secondary 1 stage: Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests and Cambridge Checkpoint for learners typically aged 11 to 14 years.

Cambridge Lower Secondary provides a unique analysis tool for Cambridge Progression Tests – the Cambridge Progress Checker 18 | page

– to track learners’ progress.

Using a spreadsheet, teachers upload learners’ test results and can then analyse results and create and print reports. This enables comparisons of a learner’s result against their class, school or other schools around the world, and on a year-by-year basis

Cambridge Primary Progression Tests:

• provide detailed information about the performance of each learner for stages 7, 8 and 9 of the curriculum • enable teachers to give structured feedback to learners and parents • enable teachers to compare the strengths and weaknesses of

• are tests to assess learning at the end of Cambridge Lower Secondary and provide evidence of readiness for the next stage • are valued and accepted throughout the world for their high standards of assessment.

• Provide a good indication of Cambridge IGCSE results • Were created with an international audience in mind so that they are suitable for students of all cultural and language backgrounds.

• is available for English, mathematics and science.

English as a Second Language • tests are available from Cambridge English Language Assessment • tests skills, knowledge and understanding for stages 7–9 of the curriculum for English, mathematics and science • the feedback report shows how a learner has performed in relation to the curriculum, their learning group, the whole school and against all learners who have taken tests in that series around the world • the tests are marked in Cambridge to provide an international benchmark of learner performance • each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report. www.atlanticschool.ru

Lower Secondary - Lessons per week* Cambridge International Curriculum MINUTES

Year 7 - Year 9

English 50 7 Mathematics 50 6 Spelling / Hand writing 40 Science 40 3 History/Geograpy 40 3 MFL** 40 3 PE 40 2 Art 40 1 Music 40 1 ICT 40 2 PSHE 40 1 Russian*** 40 6 Russian Maths 40 Total 35 * Duration and quantity of lessons may vary from school to school ** If a child hasn’t a sufficient command of the English language to participate in MFL, they will avail of ESL lessons. ***If a child hasn’t a sufficient command of the English language to participate in RAL, they will avail of ESL lessons.

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Cambridge Lower Secondary Resources

Cambridge Checkpoint is a new series of resources based on the new Cambridge Secondary 1 curriculum frameworks covering three years of study in Stages 7–9 (typically ages 11–14). Written by experienced authors, Cambridge Checkpoint provides carefully crafted Coursebooks to support the Cambridge Secondary 1 programme in Science, Mathematics and English. Each Coursebook is accompanied by a Workbook or Practice Book and Teacher’s Resource CD-ROM.

Cambridge Checkpoint Mathematics Stage 7 Stage 8 Stage 9

Cambridge Checkpoint Science Stage 7 Stage 8 Stage 9

Cambridge Checkpoint English Stage 7 Stage 8 Stage 9

Cambridge Global English Stage 7 Stage 8

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Coursebook

Practice Book

978-1-107-64111-2 978-1-107-69787-4 978-1-107-66801-0

978-1-107-69540-5 978-1-107-66599-6 978-1-107-69899-4

Coursebook

Workbook

978-1-107-61333-1 978-1-107-65935-3 978-1-107-62606-5

978-1-107-62285-2 978-1-107-67961-0 978-1-107-69574-0

Coursebook

Workbook

978-1-107-67023-5 978-1-107-69099-8 978-1-107-66748-8

978-1-107-64781-7 978-1-107-66315-2 978-1-107-65730-4

Coursebook with Audio CD

Workbook

978-1-107-67807-1 978-1-107-61942-5

978-1-107-64372-7 978-1-107-65771-7

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Cambridge Checkpoint tests: • Are valued and accepted throughout the world for their high standards of assessment.

• Provide a good indication of Cambridge IGCSE results.

• Were created with an international audience in mind so that they are suitable for students of all cultural and language backgrounds. www.atlanticschool.ru

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We chose Cambridge IGCSE because it offers positive benefits for our students, including the flexibility to cater for less able pupils as well as stretching the most able.

Jayne Jennings, Head of Modern Languages, Abingdon School, UK 22 | page

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Cambridge IGCSE Year 10 and 11

Cambridge IGCSE is typically for learners aged 14 to 16 years. It builds on the foundations of Cambridge Lower Secondary , although it is not essential to have completed that stage before beginning Cambridge IGCSE Cambridge IGCSE – the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds , which has been designed especially for an international audience. It provides excellent preparation for Cambridge Advanced and for progression to other educational systems

Cambridge IGCSE

the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) was developed over 25 years ago.

It now attracts almost 500 000 entries every year from over 140 different countries.

Our curriculum

the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. It develops learner knowledge, understanding and skills in: • subject content • applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as

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familiar situations • intellectual enquiry • flexibility and responsiveness to change • working and communicating in English • influencing outcomes • cultural awareness.

It has been created specifically for an international student body with content to suit a wide variety School learners and avoid cultural bias. The content and the structure mean Cambridge IGCSE answers the needs of more and more schools worldwide.

Building our curriculum

The curriculum is at the heart of our mission and vision. So the best place to make decisions about it is within the school. Cambridge curriculum support help us make the right decisions in curriculum design, planning and delivery.

Encouraging to engage learners with a variety of subjects between the ages of 14 and 16 years is fundamental to our approach.

Foundation curriculum

Our curriculum is built around the core subject groups of mathematics, science and English.

Each core subject has a range of alternative syllabuses to suit each learner. For example, in science, you can offer Cambridge IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and /or Physics plus Cambridge IGCSE Sciences.

The world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds

650 000 entries each year from over 140 countries Over

Over 4000 schools made entries in 2013-2014 including 1500 in

the UK

Choice of subjects, including languages

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Cambridge IGCSE subjects

Regularly updated and extended, Cambridge IGCSE provides you with a wide range of well-resourced and supported courses.

Cambridge English language and literature Cambridge IGCSE English syllabuses are available for learners whose first language is English and for those with good English skills, but who are not native speakers. The syllabuses develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively in both speech and writing, for study and employment.

• English – First Language • English – Second Language

Cambridge mathematics

Cambridge science

An essential subject for all learners, Cambridge IGCSE mathematics syllabuses encourage the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a basis for more advanced study.

Students learn how science is studied and practised, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment.

• International Mathematics (with coursework) • Mathematics – Additional Mathematics

• Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Science – Combined • Science – Co-ordinate (Double award)

Our qualifications University recognition

Many universities worldwide require a combination of Cambridge International A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs to meet their entry requirements.

For example, leading US and Canadian universities require Cambridge International AS and A Levels, but some US and Canadian colleges and universities will accept learners with five Cambridge IGCSEs at grade C or above.

In the UK, Cambridge IGCSE is accepted as equivalent to the GCSE. Many UK universities

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Cambridge languages Cambridge offers a wide range of language syllabuses, including First, Second and Foreign Language options.

Learners are encouraged to enjoy and appreciate the variety of language, and to understand and respond appropriately to what they read and hear.

First Language: Russian

Cambridge humanities and social sciences

Cambridge business, technical and vocational

The study of Cambridge IGCSE humanities and social sciences subjects enables learners to gain a deeper insight into the different communities and cultures that exist around the world.

These Cambridge IGCSE subjects introduce learners to the theory and concepts that underpin the subjects as well as providing a good opportunity to engage with the subject practically.

The syllabuses provide both a solid foundation for further study at Cambridge International A Level, and an ideal preparation for the world of work and other studies.

• Geography • History • Global perspective

Foreign Language: Spanish

• Art and Design • Business Studies • Drama • Information and Communication • Technology • Music • Physical Education look at Cambridge IGCSE grades, as well as predicted grades for Cambridge International A Level, when making admissions decisions.

It is essential that your students can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment.

Cambridge IGCSE English Language qualifications are recognised by a good number of UK universities as evidence of English language competency for university study. It is advisable to check the English language requirements of each university

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students are interested in applying to, prior to making any applications.

For more information about recognition of Cambridge qualifications, including a database of institutions that accept them, go to: www.cie.org.uk/recognition

Assessment

Assessment takes place at the end of the course including written, oral, coursework and practical assessment. This broadens opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning, particularly when their first

language is not English. With a tiered structure in many subjects for different ability levels, learners of all abilities are assessed positively and bright individuals have the chance to excel. The grades awarded at Cambridge IGCSE are A*– G, with A* being the highest.

Classroom support for teachers and learners

A wide range of support resources for teachers and learners is available for Cambridge IGCSE. Resources suit a variety of teaching methods in different international contexts.

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Cambridge IGCSE Resources

Cambridge IGCSE® is the world’s most popular international curriculum for 14-16 year olds, leading to globally recognised and valued Cambridge IGCSE quali cations. It is part of the Cambridge Secondary 2 stage.

Schools worldwide have helped develop Cambridge IGCSE, which provides excellent preparation for the Cambridge Advanced stage including Cambridge International AS and A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U, as well as other progression routes. It incorporates the best in international education for learners at this level.

It develops in line with changing needs, and is regularly updated and extended. Cambridge IGCSE teachers can draw on excellent resources, training and advice from subject experts.

Cambridge IGCSE encourages learner-centred and enquiry-based approaches to learning. It develops learners’ skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving, giving learners excellent preparation for the next stage in their education. Schools can build a core curriculum, extend it to suit their learners and introduce cross-curricular perspectives. Clearly defined learning outcomes and content, mean Cambridge IGCSE is compatible with other curricula and is internationally relevant and sensitive to di erent needs and cultures.

Cambridge IGCSE

ISBN number

An Introduction to English as a Second 978-1-107-68698-4 Language + CD-ROM Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second 978-1-107-66962-8 Language + CD-ROM

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

Coursebook with CD-ROM

Practice Book

Core and Extended

978-1-107-60627-2 978-0-521-72792-1 978-0-521-18603-2

978-1-107-60988-4 978-1-107-67272-7

Core Mathematics Extended Mathematics

Cambridge IGCSE ICT Computer Studies Business Studies 20th Century History Geography

Cambridge IGCSE

Biology Chemistry Physics

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Coursebook with CD-ROM

978-0-521-17911-9 978-0-521-17063-5 978-1-107-68025-8 978-1-107-68095-1 978-0-521-75784-3

Coursebook with CD-ROM

Workbooks

978-1-107-61479-6 978-1-107-61503-8 978-1-107-61458-1

978-1-107-61493-2 978-1-107-61499-4 978-1-107-61488-8

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Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. Over 9000 schools worldwide teach it, including more than 650 in the UK. Almost 500 000 entries each year from 144 countries. www.atlanticschool.ru

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Cambridge International A Levels are the ‘gold standard’ qualification.

They are based on rigorous, academic syllabuses that are accessible to students from a wide range of abilities yet have the capacity to stretch our most able.

Mark Vella, Director of Studies, Auckland Grammar 28 | page

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Cambridge Advanced Year 12 and 13

Cambridge Advanced is typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study to prepare for university and higher education. It builds on the foundations of the Cambridge Secondary IGCSE stage, although learners do not need to have completed that stage.

Cambridge Advanced includes Cambridge International AS and A Levels.

Cambridge International AS and A Level:

Thousands of learners use Cambridge International AS and A Level every year to gain places at leading universities worldwide.

Students develop a deep understanding of subjects, as well as independent learning and constructive thinking skills – abilities which universities value highly.

Cambridge International AS and A Levels are taken by over 175 000 learners in more than 125 countries every year. Regarded as a passport to success in education, university and employment.

Cambridge International AS and A Levels are available in a choice of 55 different subjects.

We offer Cambridge International AS Levels as qualifications in their own right, or as part of a progression to Cambridge International A Level. Our learners can study for Cambridge International AS Level alongside Cambridge International A Level subjects to increase breadth in the curriculum and to build further knowledge and understanding

Our curriculum

Cambridge International AS and A Level curricula are flexible.

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ensuring breadth.

Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course, and Cambridge International AS Level is typically one year.

Some subjects can be started as a Cambridge International AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International A Level. But courses can be taken over different periods of time.

The content, the structure and the administrative support make Cambridge International AS and A Level the answer to the needs of our learners

Giving learners the power to choose helps motivate them throughout their studies. This flexibility gives you building blocks to build an individualised curriculum that develops your learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in: • in-depth subject content • independent thinking • applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations • handling and evaluating different types of information source • thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments • making judgements, recommendations and decisions • presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them clearly and logically • working and communicating in English.

They have been created specifically for an international student body.

Recognised by universities around the world including all UK universities and over 450 US universities community Taken by learners in more than 130

countries

Over 400 annually

000 entries

Choice of different

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Cambridge International AS and A Level subjects

Regularly updated and extended, Cambridge International AS and A Level subjects provide you with a wide range of well-resourced and supported courses.

Cambridge English language and literature Cambridge International AS Level English Language is for learners who can already communicate effectively in English. The syllabus develops learners’ ability to write clearly and persuasively using different styles and registers, and to analyse a variety of complex texts in different forms and styles.

Learners choosing Cambridge International AS and A Level Literature in English will critically analyse a range of texts in the three main forms: prose, poetry and drama, from a wide range of different periods and cultures.

Cambridge International AS Level • Language and Literature in English Cambridge International AS and A Level • English – Literature • English – Language NEW

Our qualifications University recognition

Learners use Cambridge International AS and A Levels to gain places at leading universities worldwide including in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain.

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Cambridge mathematics

Cambridge science

Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics builds on the skills acquired at Cambridge IGCSE or equivalent level. The syllabus gives you the flexibility to choose from three different routes to Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics: Pure Mathematics only, or Pure Mathematics and Mechanics, or Pure Mathematics and Probability and Statistics.

You can choose from three different routes to Cambridge International

Biology, Chemistry and Physics are available at Cambridge International AS and A Level. They focus on the understanding of concepts and the application of scientific ideas in novel contexts. The syllabuses develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path. They are ideal for learners who want to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics or related subjects at university, or to follow a career in science or medicine.

A Level Mathematics depending on the choice of Mechanics, or Probability and Statistics, or both, in the broad area of ‘applications’.

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Cambridge International AS and A Level

• Biology • Chemistry • Physics

• Mathematics Cambridge International A Level Mathematics – Further

to the AS and A Levels taken by learners in the UK, and are accepted for entrance to all UK universities.

In places such as the United States and Canada, good grades in carefully chosen Cambridge International A Level subjects can result in up to one year of university course credit.

Over 450 US universities accept

Cambridge International AS and A Levels, including Yale, MIT , Harvard and Stanford.

Reporting achievement

Each subject that a learner takes at Cambridge International AS and A Level receives a separate grade.

The Cambridge International A Level is reported on a grade scale from A* grade, awarded for the highest level of achievement, to E, indicating the minimum www.atlanticschool.ru

Cambridge languages Cambridge International AS and A Levels in languages are the ideal foundation for university study, or to improve career prospects.

Students learn how to use the language in a variety of situations. Through their studies, learners can expect to achieve greater fluency, accuracy and confidence in the language.

Cambridge humanities and social sciences Humanities and social sciences enable learners to develop a deeper insight and wider perspective on social issues and cultures around the globe.

Cambridge International AS and A Level • Economics • Geography • History

Cambridge International AS Level

• Spanish

required performance. There is no A* grading in the certification of Cambridge International AS Levels, which runs from grade A to grade E.

Cambridge International A Level. Taking the Cambridge International AS Level examination during the Cambridge

Performance feedback

International A Level course gives learners helpful pointers that they can use to set learning goals for the second half of the course. It can also give learners the motivation and momentum to complete their studies.

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Business, technical and vocational subjects prepare learners for the world of work, and provide a foundation for university by building on the understanding of concepts and practical skills gained at Cambridge IGCSE or equivalent level.

Cambridge International AS and A Level • Applied Information and Communication Technology • Art and Design • Music • Physical Education

• Spanish – Language Cambridge International A Level 2

Many schools use Cambridge International AS Level to give learners valuable feedback on their performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses before they complete their full

Cambridge business, technical and vocational

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Assessment

Our learners can choose from a range of assessment options:

Option one

Take the Cambridge International AS Level only. The Cambridge International AS Level syllabus content is half a Cambridge International A Level.

Option two

Take a ‘staged’ assessment route – take the Cambridge International AS Level in one examination session and complete the final Cambridge International A Level at a subsequent session.

Option three

Take all papers of the Cambridge International A Level course in the same examination session, usually at the end of the course.

Cambridge International AS and A Level Resources Cambridge AS & A level

Coursebook and online resources

Interactive eBook

English Literature

978-1-107-64496-0 978-1-107-66227-8

978-1-107-69612-9 978-1-107-69771-3

English Language

Cambridge Advanced Level Mathematics

Mechanics 1 Mechanics 2 Pure Mathematics 1 Pure Mathematics 2 & 3 Statistics 1 Statistics 2 Cambridge AS & A level

Biology Chemistry Physics Cambridge AS & A level

Business Economics Applied ICT

978-0-521-53015-6 978-0-521-53016-3 978-0-521-53011-8 978-0-521-53012-5 978-0-521-53013-2 978-0-521-53014-9

Coursebook with CD-ROM

Interactive eBook

978-1-107-63682-8 978-1-107-63845-7 978-1-107-69769-0

978-1-107-70045-1 978-1-107-77365-3 978-1-107-85299-0

Coursebook with CD-ROM

Interactive eBook

978-1-107-67736-4 978-1-107-69612-9 978-1-107-67730-2 978-0-521-18662-9 -

Cambridge AS & A level History

International History 1871–1945 History of the USA 1840–1941 European History 1789–1917

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Coursebook

Coursebook with CD-ROM

978-1-107-61323-2 978-1-107-67960-3 978-1-107-61324-9 www.atlanticschool.ru

Cambridge A & AS level are recognised by top universities around the world, such as Harvard, Yale, MIT, Cambridge, Oxford, including all UK universities and over 450 US universities community www.atlanticschool.ru

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Lakhta

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Moscow, Festivalnaya Street, 7A (“Rechnoy Vokzal” metro)

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