Cambridge Curriculum
Cambridge Assessment International Education(CAIE) is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19-year-old students. It offers a broad range of subjects tailored to the needs of developing international adaptability. The Cambridge Curriculum is offered in 9000+ schools in 160+ countries and recognized by universities, educational providers and employers across the world. The Cambridge Curriculum is unique as compared to other systems. It doesn’t follow a fixed grade system. It also offers students the option of choosing Core and Advanced combinations based on their aptitude.
CAIE Prescribed Learner Attributes
| Confident |
| Objective:Students are confident about working with data, information and ideas (their own and those of others). |
| Cambridge students are: • Confident, assured about their knowledge, unwilling to take things for granted and always ready to take intellectual risks • Keen to explore and evaluate ideas and arguments in a structured, logical and analytical way • Able to confidently communicate and defend viewpoints and opinions, and respect and listen to those of others |
| Responsible |
| Objective:Students are responsible for themselves, and respectful and considerate to others. |
| Cambridge students can: • Take ownership of their learning, set goals and targets, and insist on intellectual integrity • Collaborate and support • Comprehend that their actions have consequences and impact both others and the environment • Appreciate the significance of culture, context and community |
| Reflective |
| Objective:Students are reflective as learners and keep developing their ability to learn. |
| Cambridge students understand that: • They themselves are learners • They are responsible for the processes as well as the outcome of their learning • They need to develop a sense of awareness and identify strategies to be lifelong learners |
| Innovative |
| Objective: Students are Innovative and prepared for new and future challenges. |
| Cambridge students’: • Embrace new challenges and meet them • Are resourceful, creative and imaginative • Can apply their knowledge and understanding to solve new and unfamiliar problems • Are flexible and can adapt to a new situations and new ways of thinking |
| Engaged |
| Objective: Students are intellectually and socially engaged and ready to make a difference. |
| Cambridge students are: • Curious and possess a spirit of enquiry • Keen to new learn new skills and open to new ideas • Able to work alone and also within a team • Prepared for participating constructively in society and the economy, nationally as well as globally |
The Cambridge Pathway
| Cambridge Primary | Students acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. Progression tests help teachers check the progress of students. |
| Cambridge Lower Secondary | Students further enhance their knowledge, understanding and skills in English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. Progression tests help teachers check the progress of students. |
| Cambridge Higher Secondary | Students follow Cambridge IGCSE/ICE Level courses, leading to globally recognised qualifications. They can choose from a broad range of subjects. |
| Cambridge Advanced | Students acquire the deeper knowledge, understanding and thinking skills they need for college and university education. They work towards Cambridge International AS and A Level certification. They can choose from a broad range of subjects and specialise by opting for the extended curriculum in subjects of their aptitude. |
Subjects
IGCSE/ICE
Cambridge IGCSE includes over 70 subjects in five curriculum areas to cater to varying learning needs across countries. Cambridge Curriculum schools can offer them in a range of combinations. Sancta Maria International School offers the below mentioned subject combinations for the Cambridge IGCSE/ICE Curriculum.
| Group 1 (Languages) | Group 2 (Humanities and Social Sciences) | Group 3 (Sciences) | Group 4 (Mathematics) | Group 5 (Creative and Professional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (as first language) | Global Perspectives and Research (GP) | Physics | Mathematics | Business Studies |
| Second Language (Hindi, French or Spanish) | Economics | Chemistry | Accounting | |
| History | Biology | Computer Science | ||
| Geography | Environmental Management | Art and Design | ||
| Environmental Management | Physical Education (PE) |
AS and A Levels
There is a wide range of subjectsavailable at Cambridge AS/A Levels. Students must choose five subjects in the first year (AS Level) and a minimum of three subjects in the second year (A Level).The subjects are graded A to E. The Cambridge Curriculum includes 55 subjects across four learning areas at AS and A Levels to cater to varying learning needs across countries. Cambridge Curriculum schools can offer them in a range of combinations.Sancta Maria offers the below mentioned subject combinations for Cambridge AS/A levels:
| Group 1 (Core) | Group 2 (Mathematics and Sciences) | Group 3 (Languages) | Group 4 (Arts and Humanities) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Perspectives and Research | Mathematics | English | Economics |
| Physics | Psychology | ||
| Chemistry | Accounting | ||
| Biology | Business Studies | ||
| Information Technology | Art and Design | ||
| Psychology |
