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The Cambridge AICE Programme

  • The Cambridge International Magnet Programme

    Cambridge Magnet Programme at Fort Lauderdale High School provides a well-rounded and rigorous college-level curriculum for the student who is ready to explore his/her place in the global community. Successful Cambridge students receive an international diploma – the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma – which is recognized in 167 countries, have access to over thirty college-level courses enabling them to earn up to two years of college credit, and automatically receive the highest level of Bright Futures scholarship in the state of Florida. Fort Lauderdale High School’s Cambridge experience is the stepping-stone for many students attending the country’s most prestigious Ivy League, Florida state and private universities.

    Our school was awarded the National Merit Award of "Excellence" for 2019 from the Magnet Schools of America.  This is the highest distinction awarded, given only to a select group of magnet schools that have demonstrated the highest level of achievement in all facets of the merit award application. 

    The Cambridge Curriculum

    Students take a variety of rigorous Pre-AICE (honors level) and AICE (college level) courses.  FLHS offers over 20 different Cambridge courses, both at the AS- and A-levels.  There are specific program requirements that students must pass in order to get their diplomas. Students will take AICE Global Perspectives and Research and at least one credit each from groups 1, 2, & 3 for a total of 7 credits. Any credits from Group 4 are optional and students may pick the remaining credits from any group. Students must take and pass 7 AICE exams to get their diplomas. Students may also take more than 7 AICE classes, but only 7 passing exam scores are required for the diploma. Students must also make sure that they meet Florida graduation requirements in addition to program requirements.

    For a complete list of our current Cambridge course offerings, please contact our Cambridge Magnet coordinator or the FLHS guidance office.

    APPLICATION PROCESS & ELIGIBILITY

    Students from throughout Broward County who meet the requirements may apply to the Cambridge AICE Magnet Program at Fort Lauderdale High School. 

    Students applying to the magnet program must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and a Level 3 or higher (i.e. passing) on their Florida Standardized Assessment (FSA) for Reading and Math or a math End-of-Course Examination (EOC).

    Information for parents and students.

    https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/parents-and-students/

    Cambridge AICE exam recognition. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJh_tdLWqJ0

    https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/recognition-and-acceptance/country/usa/

    How AICE credits transfer to Florida colleges

    University of Florida 

    Florida State University

    University of South Florida

    University of Central Florida

    Florida Atlantic University 

Cambridge AICE Diploma

AICE Diploma
  • Can magnet students earn a Cambridge AICE Diploma and take Pre-Law Courses?

    Yes. While students can only be registered to one magnet program, all courses are available to academically qualified students at FLHS.

  • How will my student’s classes be scheduled for next year?

    All magnet students are scheduled in accordance with their 8th grade test scores and GPA. Most magnet students (both Pre-Law and Cambridge) will be enrolled in 3 AICE courses (English, Social Science, and Science), the next math course in their progression, and 3 elective courses. Pre-Law students are required to select at least 1 elective course each year.

  • What is the difference between Advanced Placement (AP) and AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)?

    The content area is similar in both AP and AICE because they are designed to be accelerated academic courses which allow students to earn college credit.  AP examinations are a combination of multiple choice and essay questions and are administered by the College Board.  AICE exams are governed by the University of Cambridge and are formatted to demonstrate critical thinking and analytical writing through essay responses.

  • How many AP/AICE courses can magnet students take?

    As many as they can handle academically.

  • If I don’t get the AICE Diploma, can I still get a Bright Futures Scholarship?

    Yes.  Students can earn Bright Futures Scholarships in several ways. Please visit the Florida Bright Futures website at http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm.