An introduction for parents

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge International Examinations

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

Part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge

Over 10 000 Cambridge schools in more than 160 countries

A not-for-profit organisation

Internationally recognised qualifications

Cambridge programmes and qualifications

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge IGCSE®

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Primary5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 111 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 214 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Advanced16 to 19 year olds*

Four stages of education from 5 to 19 years

Each stage builds on your child’s development

Flexible approach

Cambridge learners

Cambridge supports schools to develop learners who are:

confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others

responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others

reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn

innovative and equipped for new and future challenges

engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge IGCSE®

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Cambridge Pre-U

Cambridge Secondary 111 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 214 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge Advanced16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge Primary5 to 11 year olds*

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Primary

Develops knowledge and skills in English, mathematics and science

Sets clear learning objectives

Excellent preparation for secondary education

Taught in over 950 schools in almost100 countries

Cambridge ICT Starters also available

Cambridge Primary – optional assessments

Two types of optional assessment

1. Cambridge Primary Progression Tests – assessed by school

2. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint – assessed by Cambridge

Help teachers monitor your child’s progress

Help identify and address strengths and weaknesses

Provide international benchmarks

Provide detailed reporting of your child’s performance

High-quality support from Cambridge

Secure support website for Cambridge Primary schools

Teacher guides

Textbooks

Curriculum support resources

Teacher training

Online discussion forums

Learn more!

For more information, visit www.cie.org.uk/primary or contact your school