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Boswell College International has been approved by Cambridge International Education (Cambridge) to offer its world-leading international education programmes for secondary school students. Cambridge offers three stages of education for students aged 11 to 19 – Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced. Each stage leads seamlessly to the next, shaping learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills and helping them to thrive in and outside the classroom. Every year, nearly a million students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with Cambridge programmes and qualifications. The Cambridge Upper Secondary stage leads to Cambridge IGCSE™, the world’s most popular international qualification for 14- to 16-yearolds. The Cambridge Advanced stage prepares students for university and higher education and leads to Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications. Success with Cambridge opens doors to a world of opportunities. Top-ranked universities in every part of the world recognise Cambridge qualifications and value the skills and knowledge that Cambridge learners bring to university. About Cambridge Cambridge International Education is the awarding body of the International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. Our International Education group works with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world. We offer a globally trusted and flexible framework for education from age 3 to 19 (the Cambridge Pathway), informed by research, experience, and listening to educators. With recognised qualifications (such as Cambridge IGCSE and International AS & A Level), highquality resources, comprehensive support and valuable insights, we help schools prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Together, we help Cambridge learners be ready for the world. Learn more! Visit www.cambridgeinternational.org Contact Mr. Prageeth Shanaka M.R Dharmawardhana Deputy Principal, Exam Officer and School Administrator for Cambridge Email : prageeth.shanaka@boswellcollege.com Page 2 of 57
United States learn and understand complex subjects.” “Cambridge students are strong in critical thinking and writing... United States “Cambridge students have achieved a level of mastery that is atypical of school graduates [here].” said Cambridge qualifications give students excellent preparation for university 100% United States ...and are intellectually curious.” United Kingdom United Kingdom United States ...to succeed in Australia higher education.” ...is a good foundation... “Research and analytical thinking done by Cambridge students... 99% agreed Cambridge students present reasoned explanations, understand implications and communicate them logically and clearly We wanted to find out what university admissions staff around the world look for when selecting candidates. We also wanted to get their views about Cambridge programmes and qualifications, in particular how well they feel they prepare students for university study. Source: Higher Education Admission Officers Survey, May 2022. on their subjects... and knowledgeable are very prepared ...and tend to be more confident at presenting and speaking analytically.” “Students can communicate effectively... ...and apply knowledge to real life situations.” 100% agreed Cambridge students have in-depth subject knowledge ...carry out research... Cambridge students think logically and present coherent arguments 98% agreed “Cambridge students 100% said Cambridge qualifications help students succeed at university “Cambridge students attack university work with confidence.” Cambridge students think independently 98% agreed Visit www.cambridgeinternational.org/recognition to find out where your Cambridge qualifications can take you United Kingdom “These well-rounded qualifications encourage independent skills that students need at university.” “Cambridge exams provide structure to We asked some of the world’s top universities, including Yale and Harvard, to tell us what they think about Cambridge qualifications. Why do Admissions Officers rate Cambridge so highly?
University of Cambridge Part of the worldrenowned Cambridge Early Years gives young learners the best start in life Cambridge International Education qualifications open doors to a world of opportunities and are accepted at over 2200 institutions across 90 countries, including these top-ranking universities in the US, UK and elsewhere. 140 more than 4000 schools around the world teach it Cambridge Lower Secondary is taken in nearly countries in nearly 6000 schools worldwide 150 University of Cape Town, South Africa Cambridge IGCSE is taken in over countries Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA students take Cambridge exams each year 600000 Over The American University in Cairo, Egypt it is taught in 1900 schools 50 Cambridge O Level is taken in over countries National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan 130 530000 subject entries per year with more than Cambridge International AS & A Levels are taken in over countries Tsinghua University, China Over 10000 schools in more than 160 countries offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications Australian National University The University of Hong Kong Indian Institute of Technology The Cambridge Pathway helps learners be ready for the world, offering five stages of education from age 3 to 19, leading seamlessly from early years to pre-university. Each stage builds on the previous and further shapes learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills.. Learn more at cambridgeinternational.org/pathway Cambridge Primary is taught in more than 2500 schools in over 120 countries Universidad Austral, Argentina Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México University of Toronto, Canada University of Cambridge, UK Freie Universität Berlin, Germany With Cambridge Pathway, the world is within your reach
CONFIDENT RESPONSIBLE REFLECTIVE INNOVATIVE ENGAGED Our Cambridge learner attributes encourage students to become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – helping them to be ready for the world cambridgeinternational.org Page 5 of 57
schools the chance to shape the curriculum so that it is exciting and relevant for their own students. Cambridge Pathway students have the chance to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to achieve at school, university and beyond. The four stages lead seamlessly from primary to secondary and pre-university years. Each stage – Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced – builds on the learners’ development from the previous one, but can also be offered separately. Administrative Zone and Key Times for Sri Lanka Zone 4 School Cambridge Registered Centre Number LK 156 Boswell College International Page 7 of 57
Lower Secondary A clear path forward Cambridge Lower Secondary provides learners with a broad and balanced education. The programme includes plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression and personal wellbeing – helping them to be ready for the world. To learn more, visit cambridgeinternational.org/lowersecondary Page 8 of 57
Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. It helps you prepare students for the next step of their education, providing a clear path as they progress through the Cambridge Pathway in an age-appropriate way. At Boswell we offer the following subjects for the lower secondary learners. English English as a Second Language † Science Mathematics Global Perspectives Computing Wellbeing† † To be implemented By offering Cambridge Lower Secondary, we provide a broad and balanced education for your learners, helping them to thrive throughout their schooling, work and life, to find plenty of opportunities to develop creativity, expression and wellbeing in a variety of ways. We shape the curriculum around how we want our students to learn. As the curriculum is flexible, we can offer any combination of the subjects available and adapt the content to suit our context, culture and ethos. Many of our schools offer Cambridge Lower Secondary alongside their national curriculum, or as part of a bilingual programme. What is Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Examination? Many schools use Cambridge Checkpoint to assess learners at the end of the lower secondary programme. The tests are marked by Cambridge International for English as a first or second language, mathematics and science. Schools use the feedback from Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint to make strategic decisions, drawing upon a pool of information and specialist reporting tools that we have built into the tests. You can use the reports to: tailor individual learning programmes monitor group and individual performance compare the performance of all learners taking tests in that session manage learning programmes within schools and as learners move between schools. The test feedback measures a learner’s performance in relation to: the Curriculum framework their teaching group a whole school cohort previous years’ learners. Learner report The learner report for each individual learner gives a: Cambridge Checkpoint score achieved at subject level mark achieved at strand and sub-strand/skill level Statement of Achievement that shows the subjects and scores achieved. It is mandatory that all the students who want to do Cambridge O Levels, take this Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Examination. This exam will be considered as the official completion of their Cambridge Lower secondary education and as a pre-assessment for their O Level class admission. Page 9 of 57
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