Cambridge International on May/June 2020
Exams
Updated
23 Mar 2020
The Covid-19 outbreak is changing rapidly as many more countries have
decided to extend school closures into May & June, making it impossible for
many of our schools to hold examinations.
We have been consulting
closely with our global community of schools, who need as much certainty as
possible at an uncertain time. Our priority is to protect the safety & the wellbeing of our students & teachers, ensure fairness for all our students &
support them in continuing with their education.
Today, therefore, we
have taken the hard decision not to run our international examinations in the
May/June 2020 series in any country. This includes Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O
Level, Cambridge International AS & A Level, Cambridge AICE Diploma &
Cambridge Pre-U.
We recognize that students
have been working very hard towards these exams. We’ll be working with schools
to assess students’ achievements using the best available evidence. Students will
receive a grade & a certificate from Cambridge International, given the
knowledge & skills they have acquired in their programs of study. This’ll
ensure students do not face drawbacks as a result of these extraordinary
circumstances.
We’ll provide guidance
to schools on how students will receive those grades. We are talking to
universities worldwide, & they are factoring these unprecedented
circumstances into admissions decisions, so students can continue with their
education journeys as soon as possible.
We are also aware of the
impact the condition may have on student enthusiasm & learning. Many of our
schools are working hard to deliver teaching online to support their students’
learning. We’ll continue to offer a wide range of support & resources for
schools, teachers & students on our dedicated pages on our website.
We’ll provide an update
for schools on Thursday 26 March & as regularly as possible. We know that
schools will need clear guidance very soon, & we are working around the clock on how to deliver valuable outcomes to students in many countries where
we work.
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