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Cambridge GCE English Senior Secondary Students What is Cambridge GCE? Cambridge GCE is the world's most popular international curriculum for 16-19 year olds, leading to globally recognised and valued Cambridge GCE qualifications. Cambridge GCE encourages learner-centred and enquiry-based approaches to learning. It develops learners' skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving, giving learners excellent preparation for the next stage in their education. Cambridge GCE is divided into two levels, each consisting of six modules. Students who have completed 3 modules in one subject is awarded the AS Level certificate while those who have done 6 modules is awarded the full A Level certificate by CIE. Every year, thousands of students with Cambridge International A Level win places at good universities worldwide. As one of the most recognised qualifications around the world, it is accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide. Cambridge International A Levels typically take two years to complete and offer a flexible course of study that gives students the freedom to select subjects that are right for them. Cambridge International AS Levels typically take one year to complete What English subjects are available in Cambridge GCE? AS Level English is designed for students who can already communicate effectively in English as it may be their mother tongue or second language. The AS Level English syllabus enables students to achieve greater fluency, accuracy and confidence in the language as it is spoken and written, thereby also improving their communication skills. Students will learn how to improve their use of English in a variety of situations, understanding how to read texts and other source materials, and how to extract information, initiate conversations and respond to questions both orally and in writing.


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