Cambridge International

Examinations

Excellence in education

CLIL Conference
Florence
October 2013

Ann Gibson
Regional Manager
Europe
Thanks

The Principal and staff from ISIS Gobetti-Volta school in Bagno a Ripoli
Mrs Elisabetta Paoli vice Principal and Cambridge Exams Officer
The Principal Mrs Gallo and Cambridge Co-ordinator Mrs Noli from Luigi Galvani
Bologna
Mrs Rosalba Machetti from Antonio Pesenti Cascina
All Principals and teachers from Cambridge schools attending
Schools from the Florence region attending
Distinguished guests and the authorities from the Province of Florence
Mr Simon Lind from CUP
Who are we? - The Cambridge Assessment Group
What do we do? - Cambridge International Examinations

The worlds largest Develops successful Valued by over 9,000 Growing fast
provider of students in worldwide entries
international education
schools increased by
over 160 worldwide
programmes and 20% the past
qualifications for countries
5 to 19 year olds year
Why do schools chose Cambridge?

Part of the University of Cambridge

Not-for-profit
Investment in education
Excellence in education
Learner-centred approach
Internationally recognised
Progressive and flexible
Comprehensive support
Why do schools chose Cambridge?
Learner-centred approach
Developing skills for the 21st Century

We develop Cambridge learners and

Cambridge teachers who are:
Confident
Responsible
Reflective
Innovative
Engaged
What do we offer? the Cambridge stages of education
Progressive and flexible

Cambridge Primary Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge Secondary 2 Cambridge Advanced

5 to 11 years* 11 to 14 years* 14 to 16 years* 16 to 19 years*

Cambridge Primary Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge IGCSE Cambridge International

AS and A Level
Cambridge Primary Cambridge Checkpoint Cambridge O Level
Checkpoint Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge ICT Starters

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Secondary 2

Cambridge Primary Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge Secondary 2 Cambridge Advanced

5 to 11 year olds* 11 to 14 year olds* 14 to 16 year olds* 16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge Primary Cambridge Secondary 1 Cambridge IGCSE Cambridge International

AS and A Level
Cambridge Cambridge Checkpoint Cambridge O Level
Primary Checkpoint Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge ICT Starters

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge IGCSE
The worlds most popular international
qualification for 14 to16 year olds

Taught in over 4,000 schools in more

than 140 countries

Offered by over 3,000 UK schools

Over 75 subjects available can be

taken in any combination

Builds skills in creative thinking,

enquiry and problem solving
Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge English
Subjects
Available for learners whose first English - First Language
language is English English - Second Language
Develop the ability to communicate English Literature
clearly, accurately and effectively World Literature
Encourages an appreciation for
literature

Curriculum Classroom Qualifications Community

Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge mathematics
Encourages the development of
mathematical knowledge as a key
life skill
Form a good basis for more
advanced study
Subjects
Mathematics
Mathematics Additional
Mathematics (with coursework)
International Mathematics

Curriculum Classroom Qualifications Community

Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge sciences
Subjects
Students learn how science is Agriculture
studied and practised Biology
Chemistry
Helps learners become aware that
the results of scientific research can Environmental Management
have on individuals Physical Science
Physics
Science Combined
Science Co-ordinated (Double award)

Curriculum Classroom Qualifications Community

Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge languages
Subjects
Wide range available First Language Second Language Foreign Language
First Language Afrikaans Afrikaans Arabic
Second Language Arabic Hindi Dutch
Foreign Language Chinese IsiZulu French

Encourages enjoyment Czech Kazakh German

and appreciation of Dutch Greek

language French Indonesian

German Italian
Helps learners
Japanese Japanese
understand and respond
Korean Malay
to what they read and
Portuguese Mandarin Chinese
hear
Russian Portuguese
Spanish Spanish
Thai Spanish Literature
Turkish
Curriculum Classroom Qualifications Community
Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge humanities and social sciences

Enables learners to gain a deeper Subjects

insight into the different communities Bangladesh Studies
Builds an understanding of the Development Studies
different cultures that exist around Economics
the world Geography
Global Perspectives
History
India Studies
Islamiyat
Latin
Pakistan Studies
Religious Studies
Sociology

Curriculum Classroom Qualifications Community

Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge business technical and vocational
Introduce theory and concepts that Subjects
underpin the subjects Accounting
Art and Design
Provide a good opportunity to Business Studies
engage with the subject practically Child Development
Provide both a solid foundation for Computer Studies
Design and Technology
further study
Drama
An ideal preparation for the world of Enterprise
work Food and Nutrition
Information and Communication
Technology
Music
Physical Education
Travel and Tourism

Curriculum Classroom Qualifications Community

Cambridge International Examinations in Italy

Total of 37 Centres (Cambridge International Schools) expected to rise to 45

July 2014
30 of these offer Italian National Curriculum and 22 are State schools
8 more state schools are expected to become centres in 2013/14 = total of 30
State schools are offering mostly a range of IGCSEs, some offer Secondary
1/Checkpoint/ and some offer AS/ALs
Different range of IGCSE subjects but the most popular are:
English Second Language
Biology
Geography
Maths
Physics
History
Cambridge IGCSEs in the Italian state system

Integrated with national curriculum as part of CLIL or

internationalisation programme

Could also be run as parallel but separate

programme

Different approaches, rates of adoption, range of

subjects and methods of implementing
Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration

There are many ways of organising bilingual education, depending on

individual contexts (e.g. resources, environment, language skills, goals).
There can be different balances of first language and second language
at different stages, starting with the first language, or starting with the
second language, or starting with both languages as media of
instruction. A curriculum model is based on how many subjects are
taught and learnt through each language and over how much time.
Extract from Implementing the curriculum with Cambridge
Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration

begin in a small way by teaching one module or project

in English (short term, low intensity)

prepare learners by immersing them in English for a

short period e.g. by teaching all curriculum subjects in
English for one school term (short term, high intensity)

teach one or two content subjects in English over

several years (long term, low intensity)

teach a substantial part of the curriculum in English over

several years (long term, high intensity).
Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration

Approach A: Split curriculum

learners study some subjects as part of
the national curriculum and other subjects
as part of an international curriculum.
double timetabling is avoided.
This model is only feasible if equal official
recognition is given to the qualifications
taken in both curricula.

Approach B: Shared subject curriculum

learners study selected subjects in both the first
language and in English,
this could lead to awarding both national and
Cambridge qualifications.
The remaining subjects are studied in the first
language.

What is the normal model in Italy?

Shared subject curricula different approaches
The common subjects could be taught using:
An integrated curriculum:
Both national and Cambridge curricula are mapped to identify areas of overlap
and difference, and are then covered
this requires curriculum mapping, planning and teacher coordination.
Learning is in the same class by a bilingual teacher or two team-teachers.
learners can take two qualifications: the national qualification and the Cambridge
qualification in English.
Two separate curricula.
The national and Cambridge curricula for a subject are covered in separate
classes and languages, with no mapping of areas of overlap/difference.
the curricula are separate, the learner is aware they are going to a national
curriculum class and then to a separate Cambridge (e.g. IGCSE) class.
some of the learning may be duplicated.
may be easier for the school to organise if it is hard to to produce and teach a
single, integrated curriculum.
What is the normal model in Italy?
Combining Cambridge programmes with national programmes

issues of balance, coherence and consistency are particularly

important
Ideally the school curriculum should form a complementary
whole rather than two separate curricula
Where there are differences in approach these need to be
understood and planned.
better for teaching and assessment methodologies for both
systems to be compatible and mutually supportive.
Running a dual programme can create periods of excessive
workload and high levels of stress for both learners and
teachers.
The leadership team should support teachers and learners by
considering these factors
Needs careful design and timetabling to ensure that the
programmes are appropriately resourced.
Points for consideration

There is a lot of expertise on implementing IGCSEs within Italian state schools:

need to share ideas, exchange expertise, work as teams to help and support
each other not reinvent the wheel = a network of Cambridge schools

Cambridge is working increasingly within CLIL and Bilingual projects Argentina,

Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Indonesia, Vietnam and elsewhere around
the world so specialised training and support is increasing for these contexts =
growing expertise and guidance from Cambridge

Support from Cambridge includes a Guide on Implementing a Cambridge

Curriculum availabe at: http://www.cie.org.uk/cambridge-for/principals-and-
heads/
Things you need to know about using Cambridge qualifications
Schools need to be accredited centres (Cambridge International School - CIS) to
access the teaching resources and to offer the examinations in their school
Schools that register as a CIS can offer any subjects at Secondary 1, IGCSE
and AS/AL stages (Primary is an extra fee for membership)
There is an annual fee to be a CIS this is paid yearly unless revenue reaches a
certain level. There is also an exam fee for each subject a student enters.
For state schools, Directors have agreed to discount the yearly registration fee
There is no restriction on the subjects a CIS can offer from 1 to 75 at IGCSE
and from 1 to 45 at AS/AL as long as the school has the resources and facilities
to deliver teaching and arrange the exams for the subjects they choose
Students must be prepared according to the IGCSE syllabus so teachers need
to be able to deliver the syllabus alongside the national curriculum
Students need practice in taking the IGCSE exams which are very different from
Italian exams we do not want students set up to fail!
The exams are timetabled by Cambridge they are taken on set dates at set
times which cannot be changed and exams must be administered according to
regulations
 All the exams are provided by Cambridge and marked by Cambridge except for
Speaking tests and course work these are subject to external moderation
All schools are subject to security inspections during examination sessions a
spot check on security that is not announced and is carried out by a Cambridge
inspector
Cambridge provide full syllabus material, past papers, teacher training on line
and face to face, discussions forums for each subject, standardisation booklets
and other exam related materials such as listening CDs.
Many subjects also have support teaching materials on line. Cambridge do not
publish books which are provided by educational publishers (CUP, OUP,
Hodder, Collins, Nelson Thornes)
There are many different models of implementing and integrating IGCSEs into
national curriculum CLIL and bilingual programmes the model used depends
on resources and structure in school
Learn more

To learn more about Cambridge qualifications visit our website

at:

www.cie.org.uk

Or contact Ann Gibson, Regional Manager Europe

Gibson.a@cie.org.uk