Cambridge
Application window for the Cambridge Program, an Educational Location Option opens on Monday, 1/15/2024! Please apply via the correct link.
Students zoned to attend Eau Gallie use this link. https://forms.gle/Dq2Kmo5KfgTKKbog7
Students from outside Eau Gallie's area must apply via the family dashboard on the Open Enrollment Parental Choice ELO (Educational Location Option). https://brevardflc.scriborder.com/family
Cambridge AICE Program Overview
What is AICE? (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
An international, pre-university program developed by the University of Cambridge in England
Examinations have been offered for over 50 years in more than 150 countries
AICE was first offered in the US in 1995, officially adopted by Florida in 2001
AICE Diploma is based on a show of competence in seven subject areas
Curriculum was designed as preparation for college and university programs
Benefits of AICE?
Increased GPA (see website statistics at cie.org.uk/usa )
Additional ways to qualify for the Florida Academic Scholar Award (Bright Futures Scholarship)
Possibility of earning college credit
Exposure to different methods of assessments with emphasis on higher order thinking and writing
Ability to direct student’s educational interests
Ability to compete for admission to the most elite colleges & universities
What about the Curriculum?
AICE students interested in earning the AICE Diploma must achieve a total of seven points earning one from each of the three required subject groupings and pass the core assessment (Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives).* The three additional points may be earned in any of the categories.
Group 1(1 point required): Mathematics & Sciences – Biology, Physics, Environmental Management, Marine Science, Mathematics - Statistics, Psychology
Group 2 (1 point required): Languages - English Language, Spanish Language
Group 3 (1 point required): Arts & Humanities –Art & Design - Photography, English Literature, US History, Psychology, Environmental Management, Music, Media Studies, Drama,
Group 4 : Interdisciplinary Studies (OPTIONAL CATEGORY WITH 2 TOTAL POINTS PERMITTED) – Thinking Skills, English General Paper, Global Independent Research Report
Core: *Global Perspectives course
Why AICE?
Broad, balanced academic program
Flexibility to pursue strengths & interests
Internationally recognized
State University System recognizes AICE equally with AP & IB
Advanced classes with like-minded academically achieving students
Ability to pursue non-academic interests
Qualifications?
A composite score will be calculated and based on the following criteria:
level of rigor while in middle school
Semester Grades
Achievement on standardized tests (EOC, FAST, etc.)
Two academic teacher recommendations
Attendance & Discipline
AICE Staff
Melinda Ross - Program Coordinator ross.mindy@brevardschools.org
Rich Larson - Program Guidance Counselor larson.richard@brevardschools.org
Anne Gordon - English Language
Tracy Morgan - English Literature
Michael Shelton - Global Perspectives, Independent Research
Kimberly Cook- English General Paper
Heidi Bolskar - Mathematics, Probability & Statistics
Julie McKenzie - Thinking Skills
David Madden - Spanish Language
Gary Wolfe - Environmental Management
Rachael Zeligman - Drama, Media Studies
Brandon Palmer - U.S. History
Jesse Gust - Sociology
Christina Register - Marine Science
Cambridge Recognitions worldwide
Cambridge awards are recognized across the globe. Many of our Cambridge students choose to attend universities outside of the state of Florida and hope that their credits are recognized. Check out this section of the Cambridge Assessment International Education website for more details.
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Announcements
June 2023 AICE scores are published August 10th!
Testing for 2024 will begin on April 25 and run until May 24th.
Our program guidance counselor is Mr. Rich Larson. If you need to make an appointment with him, drop by the Cambridge Office, or email him.
AICE Testing Entries have gone out to students. The entry tells the students the date and AM or PM for each exam he or she will be taking.
BENEFIT OF THE AICE DIPLOMA
Students who earn the Cambridge Advanced Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma qualify for the highest level of the Bright Futures Scholarship. The Florida Academic Scholar Award gives students full tuition coverage at a Florida public university. Students who earn the AICE Diploma do not need to meet the SAT/ACT or GPA requirements but they do need to meet the community service requirement of completing 100 service hours.
AICE DIPLOMA SENIORS
Have you:
applied for Bright Futures?
completed, logged and turned in all of your community service hours?
updated your resume and given it to Mrs. Ross or Mr. Larson?
applied to more than one college or university?
registered for or taken the ACT or SAT?
asked at least 2 teachers or school leaders for letters of recommendation?
Completed your FAFSA??