China Sees Steep Rise in Students Taking Cambridge Qualifications

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China 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

China

has risen significantly over the past year. Schools in

China

made over

40,000 examination entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International

A Level, seeing a rise of 29% since 2011.

There are now 119 Cambridge schools in

China

. More than 9000 schools in 160

countries make up the

Cambridge

learning community worldwide.

Cambridge

programmes and qualifications are recognised by universities and employers

worldwide, enabling thousands of learners with

Cambridge

to enter the world's

top universities.

Cambridge IGCSE subjects which are the most popular among Chinese students

are English, Mathematics and Chinese. Cambridge International A Level

subjects which are most popular are Physics, Mathematics and Economics.

Ben Schmidt, Regional Director for

Asia Pacific

, University of

Cambridge International Examinations

said, "Our programmes and

qualifications have a proven reputation for providing students in

China

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

China

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

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

Mr. Liang, Principal

of

Shanghai

NormalUniversity

Cambridge

International Centre said

: "In

my view Cambridge International A level is the most proper international

program for Chinese students. The high quality of this program and its wide

recognition help our students successfully enter into the top universities all over

the world."

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 and

is taken in over 125 countries. 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.

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

China

in 2012:

Chinese, English and Additional Mathematics

Fastest growing Cambridge International A Level subjects in

China

in 2012:

English, Business Studies and Economics

Physics, Mathematics and Economics