India sees steep rise in schools offering Cambridge international qualifications

MUMBAI, India - June 14, 2013 - PRLog -- 14 June 2013, Mumbai: The number of schools offering Cambridge qualifications in India has risen significantly over the past year. Schools in India made over 44,000 exam entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level, a rise of 15 per cent since 2012. There are now over 310 Cambridge schools in India, and more than 9,000 schools in 160 countries make up the Cambridge learning community worldwide.

In Maharashtra, 102 schools are now taking up Cambridge qualifications. Schools in this region have made over 9,500 exam entries for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International As and A Levels.  Billabong High International School, Bombay Cambridge School, Jamnabai Narsee School, Dhirubhai Ambani International School and Podar International School are a few schools from Mumbai which offer Cambridge qualifications.

The core subjects most popular among learners in India at Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A Level are physics, maths and chemistry.

Deepa Dogra, Cambridge International School, Jalandhar, said, “Cambridge IGCSE with its broad range of subjects, defined curriculum targets and flexible assessments opens opportunities for each learner to discover their unique ability and gain skills to succeed in life. Constructing knowledge, becoming partners in the processes of learning, liberty to choose subjects of their liking, creative assessment – Cambridge IGCSE brings a package for students and empowers them with skills to lead life productively.

William Bickerdike, Regional Manager for South Asia, Cambridge International Examinations, said, “Cambridge qualifications have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life beyond. We support our schools in India and around the world to develop learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. We are delighted that our community of schools in India continues to grow. Schools value our educational approach, which fosters an active learner who has a love of learning, is engaged at all levels with their education and has the skills and knowledge to compete successfully on a global stage.”

Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International As and A Level are recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide as evidence of academic ability. Cambridge IGCSE, the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds, is taught by over 3,700 schools in 140 countries worldwide. Cambridge International As and A Level, typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years, is taken by over 1600 schools in over 125 countries.