Trying to figure out the differences between International Baccalaureate and Cambridge AICE?
In this article, we will go over the differences so that you can decide which one is best for your learning style.
The International Baccalaureate Programme was created in 1968 in Geneva by a group of
educators looking to create a student centered, analytically based educational model. IB's
Mission Statement reads, "The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world
through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with
schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students
across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that
other people, with their differences, can also be right."
Created by Cambridge University Press and Assessment and in conjunction with Cambridge
University, the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma is an
international curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of broad and
balanced study. The first AICE Diplomas were awarded in 1997, aiming to prepare students for
future careers and higher education.
Both programs offer academically advanced courses and prepare students for merit based
scholarships and higher education.
IB Diploma Programme:
- Promotes growth of the whole student with academic, internationally minded, core classes
focusing on critical thinking, discourse, evaluation, and analysis.
- Internationally recognized high school diploma.
- Demonstrates commitment to learning across all disciplines.
- Up to 30 college credits possible, based on performance on IB assessments. Credits are
universally recognized for HL classes and many SL classes.
- Includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK) focusing on the nature of knowledge.
- Includes independent research project (Extended Essay or EE) preparing students for higher
education and prepares written portfolio.
-Includes CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service), students independently pursue creative
projects, service learning, and physically active experiences, reinforcing the importance of well
rounded, holistic learning. Prepares students for service learning projects and application of
creative pursuits for higher education and the workforce.
- Includes at least one course in each academic area (Language and Literature, Language
Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, the Arts), emphasizing cross
curricular connections.
-SAT and ACT skills are strengthened.
-Courses may be taken individually for high school and possible credit. To pursue the full IB
Diploma, students must successfully complete a class in each subject area as well as complete
CAS and the EE.
-IB Diploma requires completion of EE and CAS and a minimum of 24 points acquired from
formal IB assessments.
-In Florida, IB Diploma + 100 hours community service qualify students for 100% Bright
Futures. IB Curriculum completion and 100 hours of community service qualify students for 75%
Bright Futures.
Cambridge AICE:
- Prepares students with up to 30 hours of college credit.
-Allows students more flexibility to pick and choose courses to complete.
-Most Florida colleges recognize AICE scores for college credit. Credits recognized may vary
from college to college.
-Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level exams count for one credit and Advanced (A) Level exams
count for two credits
-In Florida, completing the diploma and 100 hours of community service automatically nets a
student the Florida Academic Scholarships Award from the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Program.
-AICE Diploma requires completion of a minimum of 14 AICE credits in the Diploma Core and
three academic areas as follows: Group 1 – Mathematics and Sciences (Two credits required);
Group 2 – Languages (Two credits required); Group 3 – Arts and Humanities (Two credits
required); Group 4 – Interdisciplinary Skills (Optional – four credits maximum). Six additional
credits required in any combination from the above four groups. Students must pass seven
exams in four content areas within 2 years of passing the first exam.
Sources:
ibo.org
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-advanced/ca
mbridge-aice-diploma/
Cambridge AICE Diploma
The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma is an
international curriculum and examination system that emphasises the value of broad and
balanced study.
www.cambridgeinternational.org
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ent/
College Admissions: AP vs IB vs AICE
A noteworthy difference between an AICE and IB diploma is flexibility. Students can select
courses within three AICE curriculum areas. AICE is the most recent of the programs (piloted
within the state of Florida), and it was only recently that the Common Application even
recognized AICE as an option for designating course level.
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ams/
IB, AP or AICE: A Comparison of the College-Level Programs - International College Counselors
AP, IB and AICE programs enable students to study college-level material before they graduate
high school. To their benefit, taking college-level courses in high school challenges students to
explore topics in depth and work at a higher level.
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