COVID-19 epidemic outbreak casts uncertainty on schools worldwide
A rapid change has occurred in the last few days since the COVID-19 outbreak, and Cambridge International has decided to extend school closures to May and June 2020 because it is impossible for many schools to take Cambridge exams at their exam centers. Cambridge International has worked with community schools that need as much certainty as possible in this difficult time. The first priority is to protect safety and health. Schools and language teachers ensure that everything is safe for students and support them in continuing their education, including through language learning programs.
Canceling the IGCSE June international exams was a hard but necessary decision
A difficult decision was made not to run any of the international examinations in May / June 2020 in the U.S. These include Cambridge IGC, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS & A Level, Cambridge AICE Diploma, and Cambridge Pre-U. It is recognized that students have been working hard on their exam performance. Cambridge will work with schools to rate students who have been evaluated using the best evidence available, ensuring a reliable assessment even in these extraordinary circumstances.
Cambridge will still issue certificates for its progressing students in June 2020
Students will obtain degrees and certificates from Cambridge International, according to the knowledge and skills they possess in their research and programmes of study. This will ensure that students will not face the downsides of these results in special circumstances. Schools will be offered instructions on how students can take these degrees. There is talk about universities around the world, which study these unprecedented conditions that fall in admission decisions so that students can follow their educational journey as soon as possible. There is also awareness of the potential impact of this attitude on motivation and learning for students, particularly in enhancing their language skills. Many schools work hard to provide online educational support for student learning. A wide range of support and resources will continue to be provided to schools, teachers, and students. There is a dedicated page on the Cambridge International website that will provide schools with the latest information from Thursday, March 26, as regularly as possible. It is known that schools need clear direction. Efforts are ongoing to provide valuable results to students in the many countries where Cambridge International works.
We work with universities from different regions to update our contacts for the May / June 2020 series. In particular, we have direct contact with universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, which are the student’s major destination countries in Cambridge. Universities in the four countries understand the curriculum and are committed to supporting Cambridge University applicants in their admission process.
Admission teams will be as flexible as possible in these situations and try not to punish students due to major disturbances and subsequent decisions beyond their control because of a coronavirus outbreak.
Tips about distance learning support tools as
Distance learning creates great opportunities for effective learning and collaboration outside the classroom. The different tools available online must be explored. It is important to keep in mind that the focus should be on the approach to teaching and learning, not technology. Teachers’ skills, experience, and experimentation may include methods and techniques that you would not normally use. The tool you choose must comply with any electronic safety policy at school and the materials used must respect the copyright regulations.
Information for schools about the Coronavirus epidemic, As for the evaluation of schools for the June 2020 exam stage
Cambridge International is working on preparing the best system for student assessment, knowing that all students are interested in the results of this evaluation, so patience is necessary until the completion of the evaluation system.
How will Cambridge present student results for June 2020?
It is still under review and the situation will be updated as soon as it appears
Will Cambridge provide an educational series for September 2020?
An additional exam series is not expected to be provided. It is expected that the series will continue in October and December as previously planned. The focus is on studying how to provide a curriculum that was not available before.
What if June 2020 payments are retrieved?
If you withdraw the June 2020 fees but later wish to re-register, this can be done by Cambridge International Direct until April 17, 2020.
No delayed fees or additional amendment fees will be charged.
The cancellation of the IGCSE and A-level exams for May/June 2020 was an unprecedented but necessary decision in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenging times, Cambridge International remains committed to ensuring that students’ hard work is recognized through a reliable assessment process. With the support of universities worldwide, students can rest assured that their academic progress will not be hindered, and their study abroad plans will continue as anticipated.
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