Hong Kong Sees Steep Rise in Students Taking Cambridge Qualifications

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Hong Kong Sees Steep Rise in Students Taking

Cambridge Qualifications

PR Newswire

CAMBRIDGE, England, June 20, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, England

,

June 20, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

The number of students entered for

Cambridge

qualifications in schools across

Hong Kong

has risen significantly over the past year. Schools in

Hong Kong

made over 10,000 examination entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge

International A Level, seeing a rise of 32% since 2011.

Cambridge

schools in

Hong Kong

are part of a global learning community of

9000 schools in 160 countries.

Cambridge IGCSE subjects which are the most popular among students in

Hong

Kong

are English, Mathematics and Chinese. Cambridge International A Level

subjects which are most popular are Mathematics, Business Studies and

French.

Ben Schmidt, Regional Manager for

Asia Pacific

, University of

Cambridge International Examinations

said, "Our programmes and

qualifications have a proven reputation for providing students in

Hong Kong

and

around the world with an excellent preparation for university, employment and

life. We support schools to develop students who are confident, responsible,

reflective, innovative and engaged. This approach fosters an active learner

who has a love of learning, is self-directing and engaged at all levels with their

education. The increasing numbers of students taking our qualifications in

Hong

Kong

shows that schools are aware of the value of this approach and the

importance of an international education in today's global economy."

Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14-

16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide

as evidence of academic ability and is taught by over 2600 schools worldwide.

Cambridge International A Level, typically for learners aged 16 to 19, is

regarded as a passport to success in education, university and employment. It

is taken by thousands of learners every year who gain places at leading

universities worldwide. It develops a deep understanding of subjects, as well as

independent learning and constructive thinking skills - abilities which universities

value highly and is taken in over 125 countries.

Notes to editors

University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world's largest provider of

international education programmes and qualifications for 5−19 year olds. Our

qualifications are taken in over 160 countries and recognised by universities, education

providers and employers across the world.

We are part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a not-for-profit organisation

and a department of the University of Cambridge. We share in their mission of

providing excellence in education.

Our programmes and qualifications develop successful learners and support

the economic performance of countries where we work at national level.

For more information about University of Cambridge International Examinations visit

http://www.cie.org.uk

Fastest growing Cambridge IGCSE subjects in

Hong Kong

in 2012:

Business Studies, Geography and Chemistry

Fastest growing Cambridge International A Level subjects in

Hong Kong

in 2012:

French, Business Studies and English