The Cambridge Primary English course encourages a life-long enthusiasm for reading, writing and spoken communication. Learners develop English skills for different purposes and audiences. This course is for learners who have English as a first language, and can be used in any cultural context. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Learners develop skills and understanding in four areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will learn how to communicate effectively and respond to a range of information, media and texts to:
This curriculum supports an integrated approach to teaching the four skills. We deliver Cambridge Primary English using a broad range of activities that promote experience, reflection and improvement.
We use a range of fiction genres, poetry, playscripts and non-fiction texts to provide authentic contexts for skills development.
Cambridge Primary End of Year Assessments are in-house, online assessments administered by us.
The fee for Cambridge Primary English can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
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The Cambridge Lower Secondary English course encourages a life-long enthusiasm for reading, writing and spoken communication. Learners develop English skills for different purposes and audiences. This course is for learners who have English as a first language, and can be used in any cultural context. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Learners develop skills and understanding in four areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening. They will learn how to communicate effectively and respond to a range of information, media and texts to:
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed a Cambridge Primary course (or equivalent) in English. It requires 4 – 5 hours per week of study time for your child to complete Year 7, 8 or 9.
Cambridge Lower Secondary End of Year Assessments are in-house, online assessments administered by us.
The fee for Cambridge Lower Secondary English can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English is design for learners whose first language is English. You will develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing. You will use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. You will develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English requires about 130 hours of study. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed an English Language curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme or equivalent national educational framework.
Students studying Cambridge IGCSE First Language English take two papers in a single examination series.
Paper 1 | Duration | Weighting |
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Reading – structured and extended writing questions | 2 hours | 50% |
Paper 2 | Duration | Weighting |
Direct Writing and Composition | 2 hours | 50% |
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly.
Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
The fee for Cambridge International GCSE First Language English can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
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Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language provides you with the opportunity to study English language and its use in communication. You will be encouraged to respond critically to a wide variety of texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, and to promote skills of communication, reading, research and analysis.
Through your study, you will develop an ability to read and analyse material, gaining further knowledge and understanding of English language features and issues. You will also develop the skills of writing clearly, accurately, creatively and effectively for different purposes and audiences. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Cambridge International AS Level English Language requires about 180 hours of study, and Cambridge International A Level English Language requires about 360 hours of study. These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed a Cambridge International GCSE course in English Language.
Grade B/6 or above in English Language at IGCSE (or equivalent) is required before starting Cambridge International AS & A English Language.
Students studying AS Level English Language only take two papers out of four in a single examination series.
Students studying A Level English Language take all four papers.
Paper 1 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
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Reading | 2 hours 15 minutes | 50% | 25% |
Paper 2 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
Writing | 2 hours | 50% | 25% |
Paper 3 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
Language Analysis | 2 hours 15 minutes | - | 25% |
Paper 4 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
Language Topics | 2 hours 15 minutes | - | 25% |
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly.
Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
The fee for Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, please click here.
For more information about Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language, please click here.