Indonesia Sees Steep Rise in Students Taking Cambridge Qualifications

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Indonesia 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

Indonesia

has risen significantly over the past year. Schools in

Indonesia

made

over 23,000 examination entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge

International A Level, seeing a rise of 30% since 2011.

There are now over 140 Cambridge schools in

Indonesia

. More than 9000

schools in 160 countries make up the

Cambridge

learning community

worldwide.

Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level subjects which are the

most popular among Indonesian students are Mathematics, Biology and

Physics.

Ben Schmidt, Director for

Asia Pacific

, University of Cambridge

International Examinations

said, "Our programmes and qualifications have

a proven reputation for providing students in

Indonesia

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

Indonesia

show

that schools are aware of the value of this approach and the importance of an

international education in today's global economy."

Mr. James Nicholas Bird, Principal of Taman Rama School,

Bali

said "The

rapid growth of

Cambridge

international schools in

Indonesia

is testament to

Indonesian parents' belief in the Cambridge IGCSE examination which has

established itself as the credible internationally-recognised qualification. Our

students' results are improving each year. Those who complete Cambridge

International A Level go on to find successful placements at overseas

universities in

Australia

,

Singapore

,

Europe

and America."

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

Indonesia

in 2012:

English, Mathematics and Biology

Fastest growing Cambridge A Level subjects in

Indonesia

in 2012:

Biology, Mathematics and Physics