Cambridge A/Levels at Wycherley International School
View(s):Cambridge International A/Levels is one of the most sought after and recognized qualifications in the World. For the past 50 years, Cambridge International A/Levels has been proven to be accepted for entry into Universities and other Institutes of Higher 
Education.
The Cambridge Advanced Level Examination is the only examination in Sri Lanka which is backed by a University. This is none other than the UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, which is considered the number one University in the United Kingdom. With Centuries of growth, the University of Cambridge has the Advanced Level Examination under its wing. The C.I.E or the Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of International Educational Programmes and Qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. It is part of the University of Cambridge.
The Cambridge AS and AL Curriculum is mainly for 16 to 19 years olds as they prepare for University entry or entry into Institutes of Higher Education. It builds on the foundation that is made at the Cambridge Secondary 2 stage. The Cambridge AS and A/ Level Examinations are taken by students in over 125 countries in the World.
The Cambridge AS and A/Level Education gives the learner the love to learn, so that he or she will stay with them through School, University and even beyond. This makes the students CONFIDENT in working with information and ideas, RESPONSIBLE for themselves, INNNOVATIVE and equipped for new challenges and ENGAGED intellectually and socially to make the difference on the face of the globe. With Cambridge, your child is joining a community of learners from more than 9000 schools in over 160 countries.
The AS and A/Level Education with Cambridge develops a deep understanding of the subjects that the learner has chosen, as well as independent learning and constructive thinking skills that Universities value much. The Cambridge A/Level is flexible and gives your child the freedom to broaden his learning. The Cambridge AS level is a one year course and you continue the same subjects with the A/Levels, helping you to build a wider range of knowledge and understanding.
Cambridge A/ Level Qualifications are a proven impetus for students to get started on higher education. They are recognized by UNIVERSITIES in the U.K, U.S.A, EUROPEAN NATIONS, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, INDIA, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA and many more countries. Good Cambridge A /Level grades can result in one year of University course credit in U.S.A and Canada. The Cambridge A/Levels is recognized in over 450 Universities in the U.S.A including HARVARD, MIT, STANFORD and YALE.
With 55 subjects on offer, Students have a wide choice in groupings like Cambridge English Language and English Literature, 
Mathematics, Science, Languages, Humanities and Social Science, Business, Technical and Vocational, and also Food Studies which will be made available from June 2015. There are no compulsory subjects at the Cambridge AS/ A Level Courses.
Cambridge puts the learners right on top, giving the power to choose subjects, which motivate them throughout their studies. This in turn will develop the desire for knowledge and the Understanding, Independent Thinking, Handling and Evaluating Information, thinking logically and presenting coherent arguments, making judgments, recommendations and decisions, and working and communicating in English. All these will make their passage into University atmosphere more confident and forward thinking.
C.I.E is always moving ahead with the times having the learner population in mind. The Syllabuses that they have are International in outlook but retain a local relevance. They have been created especially for International Students, so that it suits a wide spectrum of schools and helps them in the transition into University life. Employers around the world recognize Cambridge AS and A/Level qualifications as a reliable record of Academic Achievement. Hence, many private sector Business Institutions look at Cambridge Qualified AS and A/L students as potential recruits into their establishments. These qualifications are regarded as a passport to success in life in this fast changing modern world. AS and A/Level students can find out which Universities Worldwide accept Cambridge Qualifications by searching the online database at www.cie.org.uk/recognition.
Wycherley International School, Colombo 7, took the bold step to go Cambridge in 2003 presenting the first batch of O/Level Candidates for the Examinations in 2004. In 2006, the first batch did the Cambridge A/Level Examinations. Since then, there has been no looking back on this move and today Wycherley does the Cambridge Curriculum from Year 1 to Year 13. In 2009, Wycherley was made the first Comprehensive Centre for Cambridge Curriculum. Year after year Wycherley has produced excellent results at both the Cambridge AS and A/Level Examinations and the momentum goes on. Parents interested in obtaining information on the Cambridge advantage and the scholarships on offer for students who obtained exceptional results at the recently concluded Cambridge Examinations in June 2013 could call on 0773570000, 0777730730 or 0773707968 to make an appointment.
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