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The Cambridge Program for Middle School

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Launch Your Student’s Future with A.I.C.E.

The Cambridge Pre-AICE program is an accelerated academic pathway designed for academically talented middle school students (typically grades 6-8). While often referred to as "Pre-AICE" in the U.S. to show alignment with the high school AICE Diploma, the program uses the internationally recognized Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum.

What's in it for you?

What’s in it for you?

  • The chance to explore the global issues that matter most to you.
  • The opportunity to acquire the presentation, collaboration and research skills highly regarded by universities and employers. 
  • The freedom to question and to think independently. 
  • The chance to express yourself with team projects, independent research and oral presentations. 
  • The opportunity to look at other viewpoints and perspectives on a global topic, as well as the time to reflect on your own views. 

The curriculum ensures continuity in the way the skills of research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication are developed. It challenges learners to explore and make judgements on the global issues that really matter to them.

  • Students working in a classroom.
  • Students working in a classroom.
  • Students working in a classroom.
  • Students working in a classroom.

Benefits for Middle School Students

  • Preparation for Advanced Study
    The rigorous academic environment and emphasis on critical thinking skills provide a seamless transition into advanced high school programs like the AICE Diploma.
  • Internationally Benchmarked Assessment
    The curriculum uses internationally benchmarked assessments, which can help students and parents gauge a student’s performance against global standards.
  • Skills Development
    It explicitly develops 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, research, evaluation, and collaboration, which are crucial for college success.