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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Cambridge AICE Diploma Program is an Advanced International Certificate of Education offered through Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge AICE International Website). As an international diploma program offered by Cambridge University, students are provided with a rigorous, internationally recognized curriculum across many subject areas. The Cambridge AICE program is offered in over 150 countries around the world.
Please see the most frequently asked questions below.
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What are the benefits of taking Cambridge AICE courses?
- Internationally recognized program
- PreAICE courses and AICE courses weighted on an 5-point MCPS GPA scale
- Potential college credit awarded for successful passing of AICE exams
- College credit earned through AICE exams is awarded across the United States. Students are encouraged to research their college or university of interest to determine the exact credit amount awarded based on the institution.
- A large percentage of our college-bound students attend Florida colleges and universities, which provides college credit for passing AICE exams.
- Automatic qualification for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award if the Cambridge AICE Diploma is earned and 100 community service hours are completed (No test scores or GPA required).
- AICE courses allow for a depth of knowledge on a course that might be of interest to a student’s future career path. AICE courses not only prepare the student for college, but provide the skills necessary for success once enrolled.
- Colleges and Universities review a student’s transcript for rigorous coursework during their application process and take this into account when making admissions decisions. Individual high schools’ profiles are utilized to see if students are attempting the academic rigor and potential offered at their high school.
- Whether or not college credit is earned through AICE exams, colleges and universities want to see students continuing to challenge themselves in the classroom.
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How do I earn College Credit?
- Public state colleges and universities award credit for passing scores on AICE exams. For specific exam credit, please visit the college/university of interest. You may also look at the Florida Department of Education Credit by Examination List. Colleges and Universities can award up to 45 credit hours based on students’ credit by examination scores. (Credits that exceed 45 credit hours may be transferred at the discretion of the college/university).
- Specific exam credit throughout the world can be accessed on the Cambridge Assessment International Education Website
- Public state colleges and universities award credit for passing scores on AICE exams. For specific exam credit, please visit the college/university of interest. You may also look at the Florida Department of Education Credit by Examination List. Colleges and Universities can award up to 45 credit hours based on students’ credit by examination scores. (Credits that exceed 45 credit hours may be transferred at the discretion of the college/university).
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Do I have to be in the AICE program to take AICE classes?
It is not required that you seek the Cambridge AICE Diploma in order to take AICE classes at Lake Weir High School. In fact, students not seeking the Cambridge Diploma option are encouraged to take AICE classes for rigor and the opportunity to earn potential college credit.
