South Africa Sees Steep Rise in Students Taking Cambridge Qualifications

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South Africa 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 by schools across

South Africa

has risen significantly over the past year. Schools in

South Africa

made over 16,000 examination entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge

International A Level, seeing a rise of 21% since 2011.

There are now over 100 Cambridge schools in

South Africa

and more than

9000 schools in 160 countries make up the

Cambridge

learning community

worldwide.

Cambridge IGCSE subjects which are the most popular among South African

students are Maths, English and Business Studies. Cambridge International A

Level subjects which are most popular are Maths, English and Biology.

Mark Barber, Regional Manager for

South Africa

, University of

Cambridge International Examinations

said, "Our programmes and

qualifications have a proven reputation for providing students in

South Africa

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

South Africa

shows that schools are aware of the value of this

approach and the importance of an international education in today's global

economy."

Allen van Blerk, Principal of St CharlesCollege (Pietermaritzburg)

said,

"The Cambridge Curriculum is balanced and well-designed. It sets out to

prepare students to excel in their tertiary studies and demands an independent

work ethic. This is a huge advantage for our students. I constantly hear reports

from past students that they are among the few who are managing well at

University. This is the best feedback a Principal can receive."

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

South Africa

in 2012:

Mathematics, Business Studies and Economics

Fastest growing Cambridge A Level subjects in

South Africa

in 2012:

English, Business Studies and Economics