1	Advanced International Certificate of Education Mandarin High School 4831 Greenland Road Jacksonville, FL 32258 (904) 260-3911 Lisa Graham Program Coordinator
2	Admission Requirements Successful completion of Algebra I in the eighth grade. Achievement Level 4/5 on both Reading and Mathematics sections of 7^th grade FCAT. Comparable test scores from private school or out-of-state students will be accepted. Student submission of their second nine weeks’ grade card Recommendations from the four core academic teachers in the eighth grade Favorable attendance and conduct records Interview, if requested by the admissions committee
3	What is AICE? An international, English medium, pre-university program For academically able students Examinations are taken within a 13 month period, typically in June of junior year, and November and June of senior year Curriculum designed as preparation for college and university programs Administered by University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
4	Focus of AICE High academic standards Educational breadth and balance Flexibility to pursue areas of interest and strengths in a complete manner International philosophy and approach Range of skills Range of assessment techniques Recognition value
5	Qualification Process Composite score is figured and based on the following criteria: First half of eighth grade core academic GPA (3.0) Standardized test scores(FCAT scores-Level 4/5 in reading and math, or Norm-Referenced test (85^th percentile) Eighth grade teacher recommendations (core academic areas)
6	Curriculum Designed for educational breadth, balance, and student strengths - For educational breadth and balance, students must choose and test in one full AICE level class from each of the following three groups of study: Group A: Mathematics and Sciences Group B: Languages Group C: Arts and Humanities Students then must choose three additional AICE level classes from all choices available.
7	Group A - Mathematics and Sciences Mathematics Further Mathematics Statistics Mechanics(physics) Thinking Skills
8	Group B - Languages English Language French Language Latin Language Spanish Language Thinking Skills
9	Group C - Arts and Humanities Art & Design Economics English Literature Geography History (European, International and United States) Thinking Skills
10	Curriculum Henry the Historian A - Mathematics B - English Language C - English Literature 4 - History - United States 5 - History - International 6 - Spanish Language Maria the Mathematician A - Mathematics B - English Language C - History - United States 4 - Further Mathematics 5 - History - International 6 - Mechanics (Physics)
11	Skills Developed by a Variety of Instructional Methods Development of oral and practical skills An investigative approach Use of initiative to solve problems Application of skills, knowledge, and understanding Ability to undertake individual projects and to work as part of a team
12	Assessment Externally marked written paper Practical work (e.g. science, art, music) Speaking and listening (languages) Research Coursework
13	Coursework Most syllabi have either compulsory or optional coursework Advantages: Assessment of skills which cannot be tested in a formal written examination Teachers can adapt courses to local circumstances Students can develop their own interest Teachers are involved in the assessment process, enhancing their own expertise and understanding By increasing the amount of assessment, and by testing students in differing contexts, the overall reliability of the examination is enhanced
14	Benefits of AICE Beyond increased GPA, scholarships, advanced standing for completion of the AICE diploma, possibility of college credit and college -level preparation, students benefit from: Exposure to different methods of assessment, with particular emphasis on development of writing and higher level thinking skills Ability to direct student’s educational interests International perspective necessary for tomorrow’s leaders Most Importantly: Broad, enhanced education that prepares students to compete at the highest levels in an advanced academic setting
15	Uniqueness of AICE Academically broad -based component of three units Additional ability to pursue areas of interests and strengths through component of three units Flexibility to add additional units to further pursue interests, goals and strengths Assessments include a variety of methods (practicals, orals, translations, coursework) to obtain a more reliable picture of a student’s knowledge
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