Cambridge International AS and A levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing excellent preparation for college. The Cambridge AICE Diploma involves the selection of subjects from three curriculum areas—Mathematics and Science; Languages; Arts and Humanities from a wide range of subjects at International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and the Advanced (A) Level. Students can earn an AICE Diploma by obtaining at least six credits, and obtaining at least one credit from each of the three curriculum groups. Students will demonstrate their mastery of material on the official AICE exam in May. There are two portions of the exam, known as “papers”, given on two different days. Per Cambridge International, there are no make ups for the exam. Cambridge International uses the name “papers” when referring to the exam. The Business Studies syllabus covers skills in knowledge, application, analysis, and evaluation. The AS Level paper places a larger weighting on the skills of knowledge and application, whereas the A Level paper places greater emphasis on the skills of analysis and evaluation.
There are two track within our AICE courses relating to business:
AICE Business
AICE Global Perspectives & Research for Business
AICE Business AS
The AICE Business syllabus enables learners to develop the capacity to analyze characteristics and activities of business organizations and how they respond to the changing demands of their environments; an understanding of how effective managers and leaders develop successful organizations in terms of customer focus and the products/services they offer; the opportunity to reflect on how successful business organizations engage in financial and accounting practices to maximize value for stakeholders value; development of knowledge that relates to strategic planning and decision-making to ensure business survival, change, and sustainable success; and a solid foundation for further study.
Prerequisite: Principles of Entrepreneurship or Marketing Essentials suggested. In addition, successful completion of or concurrent placement in one of the following: AICE General Paper, AP English Language or AICE English language
AICE Business A
AICE Business A-Level furthers on the content learned at the AS level, providing a more in-depth experience of each topic.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AICE Business AS Level and instructor’s approval.
AICE Global AS
This course encourages students to think about and explore issues of global significance. It enables explorations and making judgements about global issues of relevance and importance. It offers learners opportunities to acquire, develop and apply skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research, communication and collaboration. It encourages the development within young people of global competency – the ability to define a global problem, reflect and take action. This syllabus is firmly based on skills rather than specific content. Through the study of a range of global issues, learners will explore different and sometimes opposing perspectives. Recognizing these perspectives will help to nurture a climate of cross-cultural awareness and promote cultural agility.
Prerequisite: Principles of Entrepreneurship or Marketing Essentials suggested. In addition, successful completion of or concurrent placement in one of the following: AICE General Paper, AP English Language or AICE English language
AICE Global A
AICE Global Perspectives A-Level furthers on the content learned at the AS level, allowing students to both further their research skills and focus on DECA competition.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AICE Global Perspectives AS Level and instructor’s approval.