Cambridge
Anclote High School is honored to join the Cambridge International family of schools offering innovative excellence in learning. Cambridge programmes prepare students for life – helping them to develop an informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. Cambridge helps students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged as they develop skills, characteristics and a mindset to meet the demands of tomorrow’s world, while shaping a better world for the future.
The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program is an international pre-university curriculum and examination system for academically able students. AICE is internationally recognized as a university-level qualification and is committed to a flexible curriculum with global acceptance while maintaining the academic rigor that is a keystone of Cambridge. The AICE program of study offers students one of the most demanding and rigorous college preparatory programs in the world. The AICE program at Anclote High School includes pre-AICE and AICE courses. Depending on a student’s diploma path, students may begin taking AICE courses as early as 9th grade.
An AICE Diploma is awarded on the basis of examination scores and course work performance during seven full-credit courses. By requiring students take a minimum of seven full-credit courses with at least one course chosen from each of the three subject areas (Language, Mathematics & Science and Arts & Humanities) and Global Perspectives, the AICE Diploma ensures that all students follow a broad and balanced academic program. Within this framework, AICE offers an extremely flexible curriculum which can be tailored to students’ interests, abilities, and future plans. Every AICE test that is passed also awards the student college credit.
The AICE program is an innovative and accelerated method of study offered through University of Cambridge International Examinations(CIE), a division of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England. For over 170 years the prestigious University of Cambridge has been setting worldwide curriculum standards through their examinations. American universities have responded enthusiastically to AICE. The Florida Legislature has identified AICE as a graduation option and acceleration mechanism through which students can be awarded up to 45 hours of college credit at all public universities and colleges in Florida, and the state’s Bright Futures program recognizes AICE diploma recipients who also complete the required community service hours with the Florida Academic Scholars Scholarship. Anclote High School is proud to offer the AICE Program to students who are interested in an exceptional opportunity for educational excellence.
Cambridge AICE Benefits
AICE courses and examinations are equivalent to first year college and university courses (See AICE concordant credits for more detail).
Students who pass seven examinations are awarded the AICE Diploma directly by the University of Cambridge. Students who do not earn the AICE Diploma are given credit for those examinations passed.
AICE and Pre-AICE teachers at Anclote High School are trained directly by Cambridge. Each of the courses strictly follows a course syllabus that is designed by Cambridge professors.
AICE students are eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. All AICE Academy students are required to fulfill the 100-hour community service project, which is required for the Florida Academic Scholars Award.
The AICE program of study at AHS offers students one of the most demanding and rigorous college preparatory programs in the world. The State of Florida Universities and the Bright Futures Scholarship Program each award one extra quality point for students who successfully complete an AICE course with a “C” or better.
Study by Bill Kolb: Former director of admissions at the University of Florida: The study found that AICE program graduates attending the University of Florida had an average end-of-freshman year GPA of 3.46 whereas students coming from other acceleration mechanisms such as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) had an average GPA of 3.12 and 3.10 respectively.
Cambridge / FSU Study: Success in the US: Are Cambridge International Assessments Good Preparation for University Study? This article outlines the success of Cambridge AICE students at Florida State University and of how they are outperforming all other acceleration mechanisms including IB and AP. Click here to read the FSU Cambridge Study
Cambridge USA Recognition: Universities are speaking out on how prepared students that come from the AICE program are when they enter college. View the video of FSU, DUKE, University of Washington, MIT, and others as they share their opinions on the AICE program: https://www.cie.org.uk/usa/videos/
As Anclote High School prepares to accept students into our Cambridge Programme for 2025-2026, we will be providing information to students and families through various articulation activities. The middle school visits will include presentations to students, while the Parent Nights will provide families the opportunity to learn more about the rigorous, internationally recognized Cambridge Programme.
Middle School Visits:
Cambridge informational sessions
10/26 Chasco Elementary School
10/27 Gulf Middle School
11/1 River Ridge Middle School
11/2 Seven Springs Middle School
11/5 Paul R Smith Middle School
Cambridge High School course selection takes place in March 2026.
School Choice Information click here
Cambridge June 2022 Series Exams are conducted April – June.
Notifications of dates and times will be sent out to families in March.
Log on to the following Web site: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/parents and select Check Grades. You will be prompted to create an account if you do not have one.
Anclote High School is honored to join the Cambridge International family of schools offering innovative excellence in learning. Cambridge programmes prepare students for life – helping them to develop an informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. Cambridge helps students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged as they develop skills, characteristics and a mindset to meet the demands of tomorrow’s world, while shaping a better world for the future.
The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program is an international pre-university curriculum and examination system for academically able students. AICE is internationally recognized as a university-level qualification and is committed to a flexible curriculum with global acceptance while maintaining the academic rigor that is a keystone of Cambridge. The AICE program of study offers students one of the most demanding and rigorous college preparatory programs in the world. The AICE program at Anclote High School includes pre-AICE and AICE courses. Depending on a student’s diploma path, students may begin taking AICE courses as early as 9th grade.
An AICE Diploma is awarded on the basis of examination scores and course work performance during seven full-credit courses. By requiring students take a minimum of seven full-credit courses with at least one course chosen from each of the three subject areas (Language, Mathematics & Science and Arts & Humanities) and Global Perspectives, the AICE Diploma ensures that all students follow a broad and balanced academic program. Within this framework, AICE offers an extremely flexible curriculum which can be tailored to students’ interests, abilities, and future plans. Every AICE test that is passed also awards the student college credit.
The AICE program is an innovative and accelerated method of study offered through University of Cambridge International Examinations(CIE), a division of University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England. For over 170 years the prestigious University of Cambridge has been setting worldwide curriculum standards through their examinations. American universities have responded enthusiastically to AICE. The Florida Legislature has identified AICE as a graduation option and acceleration mechanism through which students can be awarded up to 45 hours of college credit at all public universities and colleges in Florida, and the state’s Bright Futures program recognizes AICE diploma recipients who also complete the required community service hours with the Florida Academic Scholars Scholarship. Anclote High School is proud to offer the AICE Program to students who are interested in an exceptional opportunity for educational excellence.
Cambridge AICE Benefits
AICE courses and examinations are equivalent to first year college and university courses (See AICE concordant credits for more detail).
Students who pass seven examinations are awarded the AICE Diploma directly by the University of Cambridge. Students who do not earn the AICE Diploma are given credit for those examinations passed.
AICE and Pre-AICE teachers at Anclote High School are trained directly by Cambridge. Each of the courses strictly follows a course syllabus that is designed by Cambridge professors.
AICE students are eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. All AICE Academy students are required to fulfill the 100-hour community service project, which is required for the Florida Academic Scholars Award.
The AICE program of study at AHS offers students one of the most demanding and rigorous college preparatory programs in the world. The State of Florida Universities and the Bright Futures Scholarship Program each award one extra quality point for students who successfully complete an AICE course with a “C” or better.
Study by Bill Kolb: Former director of admissions at the University of Florida: The study found that AICE program graduates attending the University of Florida had an average end-of-freshman year GPA of 3.46 whereas students coming from other acceleration mechanisms such as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) had an average GPA of 3.12 and 3.10 respectively.
Cambridge / FSU Study: Success in the US: Are Cambridge International Assessments Good Preparation for University Study? This article outlines the success of Cambridge AICE students at Florida State University and of how they are outperforming all other acceleration mechanisms including IB and AP. Click here to read the FSU Cambridge Study
Cambridge USA Recognition: Universities are speaking out on how prepared students that come from the AICE program are when they enter college. View the video of FSU, DUKE, University of Washington, MIT, and others as they share their opinions on the AICE program: https://www.cie.org.uk/usa/videos/
As Anclote High School prepares to accept students into our Cambridge Programme for 2025-2026, we will be providing information to students and families through various articulation activities. The middle school visits will include presentations to students, while the Parent Nights will provide families the opportunity to learn more about the rigorous, internationally recognized Cambridge Programme.
Middle School Visits:
Cambridge informational sessions
10/26 Chasco Elementary School
10/27 Gulf Middle School
11/1 River Ridge Middle School
11/2 Seven Springs Middle School
11/5 Paul R Smith Middle School
Cambridge High School course selection takes place in March 2026.
School Choice Information click here
Cambridge June 2022 Series Exams are conducted April – June.
Notifications of dates and times will be sent out to families in March.
Log on to the following Web site: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/parents and select Check Grades. You will be prompted to create an account if you do not have one.
