Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

The British Council

Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) (informally known as Cambridge International or simply Cambridge and formerly known as CIECambridge International Examinations) is a provider of international qualifications, offering examinations and qualifications to 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries. 

Cambridge International Examinations prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. It is part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge.

Cambridge offers primarily school-leaving qualifications for university entrance such as the Cambridge International General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level (Cambridge International GCE A-Levels).In addition, Cambridge provides Key Stage examinations for primary and secondary schools internationally.

Cambridge qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.

Cambridge Assessment is engaged in partnerships with governments of 25 countries on integrated curriculum and assessment design and professional development for teachers.

Cambridge Pathway

Cambridge Pathway is for students aged 5 to 19. Its wide range of subjects and flexibility gives schools the chance to shape the curriculum so that it is exciting and relevant for their own students. 

Cambridge Pathway students have the chance to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to achieve at school, university and beyond. 

It prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.

The four stages lead seamlessly from Primary to Secondary and Pre-university years.

Five elements lie at the heart of a Cambridge Education

Cambridge Primary

5 – 11 years

Cambridge Lower Secondary

11 – 14 years

Cambridge Upper Secondary / IGCSE O Level

14 – 16 years

Cambridge Advanced / A Level

16 – 19 years