{"id":6538,"date":"2024-05-31T18:11:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T12:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=6538"},"modified":"2024-06-03T09:11:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T03:41:31","slug":"guide-to-cambridge-curriculum-board-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-cambridge-curriculum-board-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide To Cambridge Curriculum: Is It The Right Board For Your Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If we had to define the Cambridge Curriculum in a simple yet effective way, we would say International in philosophy and approach with local elements and contexts. That\u2019s the board for you &#8211; flexible, challenging, and inspiring at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These are the factors that have made this international board one of the fastest-growing <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">curricula in the country. In the last decade, more than 400 schools across the country <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">have affiliated with the Cambridge Curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While Indian parents are increasingly aspiring to the England-based <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #333399; text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choose-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child-8-factors-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curriculum<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span> for <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">their children, not many are fully aware of the board and what it really offers. You don\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">want to choose a board or school for your child because it\u2019s popular or it seems to be a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">good option. You want to be sure that it\u2019s the best option!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have you thought about how Cambridge is different from CBSE or State Boards? What <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">does the curriculum offer to enrich your child\u2019s educational journey? How is the grading system? What are the subjects offered?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These are some important questions that can help you decide if the Cambridge curriculum is the right fit for your child. We have the answers to all your questions!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our Cambridge programmes and qualifications explained\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yrWlNWtEuIo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\">All about holistic learning: Overview &amp; Philosophy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let\u2019s first understand what the Cambridge Curriculum truly stands for. Formally known as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), the board offers a foundation of core subjects, cross-curricular activities, and a holistic approach to<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0learning. Encouraging learners to engage with a variety of subjects and make <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">connections between them is fundamental to the philosophy of the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With an aim to make students global citizens, the curriculum emphasises problem-solving education, enhanced presentation skills, and an interdisciplinary approach towards life. The CAIE gives students a clear path to education to achieve their dreams at school and university and professional success from ages 5 to 19, helping them discover new skills they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-choose-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child-8-factors-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Also Read:\u00a0How to Choose the Right Curriculum for Your Child? [8 Factors to Consider]<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The world is changing, are your students ready?\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9XgA8Tw_RGU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\">History of CAIE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Founded in 1858, Cambridge Board is a part of the world-renowned University of <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cambridge, United Kingdom. It was started with the aim to raise standards in education by <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">administering exams for students<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Today, it is followed by over 8 million candidates a year in 10,000 schools in 170 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">countries across the world, according to Cambridge International.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What are the recent developments in Cambridge International Curriculum and How have you Implemented\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3YG2ED7TanM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\">Acceptance of the Cambridge Curriculum in India<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of the fastest-growing international curricula in India is undoubtedly the CAIE. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India has been associated with Cambridge education for almost a century with an <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">increasing number of students opting for it and schools affiliating too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Over 420 schools in India offer Cambridge programs and qualifications today. In 2016-<\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">17 alone, there were over 68,000 entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge <\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">International AS &amp; A-Level exams in India.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/why-choose-us\/find-a-cambridge-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a full list of Cambridge Schools in your city here!<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">With the growing number of students passing out of CAIE, Indian universities with undergraduate programs also recognise Cambridge qualifications and treat it as equivalent to Indian senior secondary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6577 size-full\" title=\"Students studying CAIE in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-1.png\" alt=\"Students studying CAIE in India\" width=\"800\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In fact, to help Indian students apply for Undergraduate programs within the country, the board also shifted its result announcements according to the Indian standards. This is because most Indian colleges close applications by early June, and internationally, results for higher secondary examinations are out only in June-July.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Aditi Agarwal, a former Cambridge student and currently studying Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at the University of Mumbai, says (as told to cambridgeinternational.org):<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cambridge qualifications have taught me in the best way possible. They developed in me an interest in every topic, along with research and project work. It helped me to grasp new concepts in an interesting way and know how to apply these concepts practically.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">National Institute of Open Learning, Association of Indian Universities, and other state education departments including Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, Telangana, and Haryana accept Cambridge International certificates and qualifications across their colleges and universities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/Images\/301401-cambridge-igcse-and-cambridge-o-level-acceptance-statements-from-india.pdf\">Read More: A collection of statements from institutional boards in India that accept Cambridge qualifications: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level Recognition India<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">On the other hand, Indian students opting for higher education abroad are equally benefited by the Cambridge Curriculum. When compared to Indian boards, CAIE offers a more global and comprehensive approach to primary and secondary education, taking your child closer to her dreams of studying abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cambridge qualifications enable easy adaptation to professional courses in global universities. UK universities consider grade C and above for AS Level English and thus, students need not appear for IELTS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The AS and A-Levels offered by IGCSE are powerful programs that help bridge the gap between senior secondary and university education. According to the India Didactics Association, there\u2019s a rise of 21% in entries for AS\/A Level programs in India among parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"US admissions leaders on Cambridge students and the curriculum.\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YhRtpaOHqtA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Thus, the Cambridge Curriculum provides the right knowledge and skills that will help your child understand her interests. She will be able to make decisions about her future, whether it is to study in a different country or opt for a top college closer to home. The curriculum supports both dreams!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/studentproducts.univariety.com\/curriculum-evaluator\/?ref=blog-cambridge-curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Help Me Choose A Curriculum<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-\u2013-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6540 size-full\" title=\"Univariety's network of students\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-\u2013-1.png\" alt=\"Univariety's network of students\" width=\"800\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/guide-to-international-baccalaureate-curriculum-board-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Also Read: Expert Guide to International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum [Everything You Need To Know]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>What Makes Cambridge Better?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>F<span style=\"color: #000000;\">lexible Curriculum<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What learning expectations do you have for your child? Do you want them to pick Music, while also studying Maths and Science? That\u2019s possible with the Cambridge Curriculum. You can choose from a range of 70 subjects. The board also provides flexibility in examinations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Proactive Learning<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>One of the major reasons for parents choosing the Cambridge curriculum is its approach to learning. The board focuses on enabling students to discover new abilities and develop skills that help them in the future including college and career.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>The dynamic range of subjects<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>With over 70 subjects at the IGCSE level and over 50 at the A level, students can pick and choose subjects and streams as per their liking and future goals. <span style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400;\">This allows them to develop a passion for learning \u2014 a skill that Cambridge International places at the core of its philosophy.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-\u2013-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6541 size-full\" title=\"Range of languages offered by Cambridge Curriculum\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-\u2013-2.png\" alt=\"Range of languages offered by Cambridge Curriculum\" width=\"800\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>4 Steps To Success: Structure of the Cambridge Curriculum<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Being a frontrunner in imparting quality global education, it\u2019s no surprise that the board classifies its curriculum in 4 categories to ensure different age groups are provided with the kind of learning they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Pathway, as the structure is called, leads your child seamlessly from the primary stage to pre-university stage, making them ready for college and future endeavours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Global Perspectives\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_uK4IVnetWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the local context and your learning expectations from your child\u2019s education, schools in India offer different combinations that provide a balanced curriculum, suits your culture and ethos. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive deep into each category for a better understanding of the board:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>1. Cambridge Primary <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Typically for 5 to 11-year-olds, Cambridge Primary starts learners on an educational journey that aims to make them confident, reflective, innovative, and most importantly, engaged. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is designed to help your child develop skills in 10 subjects including English, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A few schools also offer the Information &amp; Communication Technology (ICT) program for learners to attain computer literacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New subjects for Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8sMj35FwUUY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">2. Cambridge Lower Secondary<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for students between the age groups of 11 and 14. If you compare it to Indian boards, Lower Secondary is equal to grades 6-10 in CBSE or State Boards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aiming to provide a natural progression for your child from primary education, the program continues its syllabus while also preparing her for post-14 education programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The first 3 years of the curriculum are focused on developing skills and understanding in English, Mathematics &amp; Science. The list of subjects varies from Digital Literacy and Art &amp; Design to Music and Science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><b style=\"font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.05em;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Assessments: <\/span><\/b><\/em>The assessments are similar for the Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum. Schools choose from two major assessment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Progression Tests<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With clear guidance, standards and mark schemes, these tests enable learning to be assessed each year. They are conducted at the school level to provide an internal assessment of knowledge, skills, and understanding in subjects opted by your child.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The progression test gives you, as a parent, the opportunity to receive structured feedback with a clear comparison of your child\u2019s strengths and weaknesses. The reports for these tests act as a unique analysis tool, providing suggestions for targeted improvements. Schools can choose between paper-based and on-screen versions of the tests, which are available in English, mathematics and science for stages 7, 8 and 9 of the Lower Secondary Curriculum.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cambridge Checkpoint<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>Centrally moderated by Cambridge International, Cambridge Checkpoint offers an international benchmark for your child, unlike the internally conducted tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your child will receive a statement of achievement and a diagnostic feedback report &#8211; detailed enough for you to understand how your child has performed compared to the curriculum, her learning group, school, and against all learners who have taken tests in that series around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For Lower Secondary students, the diagnostic test is conducted twice a year and is mostly taken at the end of Cambridge<span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">\u00a0 Lower Secondary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">3. Cambridge Upper Secondary<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cambridge Upper Secondary is where your child makes an important decision for her future. While the previous two categories offer the foundation, this stage is about making choices towards achieving the dream college seat and career goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For learners aged 14 to 16 years, it gives your child two routes: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level. Let\u2019s dive deeper into the two sections for a better understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><\/b><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cambridge IGCSE<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/b>The fundamental philosophy of the curriculum, which is apt for 14-16-year-old students, is to engage your child with an option to choose from over 70 subjects including 30 languages with cross-curricular perspectives and learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Considering the differing abilities of each child, there is also a choice between Core and Extended curriculum papers in a few select subjects. The IGCSE Extended is for students who are more academicall<\/span>y able than the IGCSE Core.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Assessments: <\/strong><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">The IGCSE assessments happen at the end of the course and can include written, oral, coursework, and practical assessments. Students are awarded grades that are benchmarked using eight internationally recognised grades &#8211;\u00a0 from A* to G.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cambridge O Level<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>An internationally recognised qualification, O Level provides your child with preparation for Cambridge Advanced as well as other progression routes. It is e<span style=\"font-size: 19px; text-align: justify; font-weight: 400;\">quivalent to Cambridge IGCSE.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unlike IGCSE, this one highlights <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">practical skills and theoretical knowledge and is more examination-based. The p<\/span>rogram allows your child to choose from 40 options in any subject combination.<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><br \/>\n<em>Assessments<\/em>: <\/strong>Cambridge O-level examinations are conducted twice a year &#8211; June and November. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grades are benchmarked from A* to E along with U (Ungraded).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #000000;\"><b>4. Cambridge Advanced<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After all the years of regular school, Cambridge Advanced is the final step before joining a University. Typically for students between the ages <em>of<\/em> 16 to 19 years, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it offers learners two routes:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-\u2013-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6542 size-full\" title=\"Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level vs Cambridge Pre-U\" src=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Students-studying-CAIE-in-India-\u2013-3.png\" alt=\"Cambridge International AS &amp; A Level vs Cambridge Pre-U\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cambridge Pre-U: Progression to university\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d4N1lnpfv8U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\"><b>Is Cambridge Curriculum The Right Pick For Your Child?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Now that you have all the detailed information about one of the commonly chosen international curricula in India, are you wondering if it\u2019s the right pick for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You can\u2019t make the right choice without understanding if you and your child need what this curriculum is offering. But how do you know what you need?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There are several questions and factors that play a huge role in deciding the right curriculum for your child. More often than not, parents rely on advice from friends and family, whose suggestions are based on their expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/univariety4.viewpage.co\/curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback-form?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=cpl&amp;utm_campaign=curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find Out What Your Child Needs<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re planning to head to Google and search for how to choose the right curriculum, don\u2019t worry! We have the answers for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Univariety with inputs from top CBSE educators, International Baccalaureate Organisation, Cambridge International, and University Faculty, <\/span><b>Curriculum Selector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the world\u2019s first curriculum evaluation program for parents that offers a scientifically researched roadmap to choosing the right curriculum for your child.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You will go through the following key steps that will help you make the big decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Deep Fitment Analysis<br \/>\n<\/b>A questionnaire designed around scenarios based on different factors that help you collect your thoughts and reconsider decisions, and receive a Deep Fitment Analysis at the end.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/univariety4.viewpage.co\/curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback-form?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=cpl&amp;utm_campaign=curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>Take The Test Now<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Expert Modules<br \/>\n<\/b>These informative modules will <span style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400;\">give you insights into the difference between each curriculum and to critical skills that your child needs for the future. Here&#8217;s a sample video for you:<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"K 12 Education Systems in India | Univariety\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G34ysBTbh80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Best-Fit Curriculum Recommendations &amp; Detailed Report<br \/>\n<\/b>The Recommendations are based on highly reliable research data and are scientifically designed by integrating qualitative inputs with analytical methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curriculum-Selector-Sample-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Download a Sample Report<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Personalised Counselling Session<br \/>\n<\/b>A one-on-one review of your expectations and the report with a counsellor will help you get an interpretation of your analysis from a guidance expert.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/univariety4.viewpage.co\/curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback-form?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=cpl&amp;utm_campaign=curriculum-evaluator-blog-callback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Know More About Curriculum Selector<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #000000;\">Now that you have all the required information to understand the Cambridge Curriculum, do you think it&#8217;s the right option for your child?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #000000;\">Go ahead, take the test, and get results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have more questions about the curriculum? 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