Cambridge AICE
Earn Your Cambridge AICE Diploma Online
Get ready to stand above the crowd. With the internationally-recognized Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma program, FLVS Full Time students can follow an accelerated path to earning college credits tuition-free.
Ready to Enroll? Download Brochure (PDF)Why Enroll in the AICE program?
Global Perspective
The AICE program encourages the development of global awareness – the ability to define a global problem, reflect, and take action.
College Readiness
Opportunity to earn college credit hours tuition-free. FLVS even pays for exam fees!
Scholarship Opportunities
Become eligible for the Bright Futures Academic Scholars award and the Florida Medallion Scholars Tuition award.
Breadth & Depth of Learning
Gain essential skills to think critically, conduct independent research, evaluate arguments, and articulate ideas.
International Recognition
Gain qualifications valued by universities and employers across the world.
Flexibility
Choose subjects of interest with curriculum shaped around how you want to learn.
Course Offerings
There are seven Cambridge AICE courses for FLVS Full Time students to choose from across four subject areas. Learners must achieve at least one credit from each of Group 1, 2 and 3. A maximum of two credits can count from Group 4, which is optional. All learners must complete Global Perspectives.
- Marine Science 1 AS
Case studies and practical activities will guide students through the key concepts of experimentation, the science of water, Earth processes, organism classification, biodiversity, and marine ecosystems. - Psychology 1 AS
Develop an appreciation of the study of psychology by focusing on four core approaches: biological, cognitive, learning, and social.
Counts for Group 1 or 3 based on what best helps the student earn the Cambridge AICE Diploma. - Environmental Management AS
Develop relevant attitudes, objectivity, integrity, inquiry, and initiative to take on the global problems facing humanity and the balance of Earth’s systems.
- English Language AS
Gain an understanding of skills that include critical analysis; constructing arguments, presenting knowledge and understanding, and writing English in a balanced, articulate and fluent manner.
- International History 1 AS
Learn about the people, events, and ideas that shaped the course of International History from 1870-1945. - United States History 1 AS
Discover the people, events, and ideas that shaped the course of the United States from 1820-1941. - Psychology 1 AS
Develop an appreciation of the study of psychology by focusing on four core approaches: biological, cognitive, learning, and social.
Counts for Group 1 or 3 based on what best helps the student earn the Cambridge AICE Diploma. - Media Studies AS
Enjoy and appreciate the media and its role in their daily lives while developing independence in research skills and their application.
- English General Paper AS
Learn how to construct an argument, comprehend a text and a prompt, read with purpose, present unique views, and write English persuasively.
- Global Perspectives and Independent Research 1 AS*
This course encourages the development of global competency – the ability to define a global problem, reflect, and take action.
*This course is a requirement of the Cambridge AICE program.
Application Criteria
- Only incoming 9th and 10th grade students enrolled in FLVS Full Time may apply.
- Students applying must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous school year.
- Students must be in good academic standing for the previous school year (pace, progress, attendance, and communication with teachers). Student conduct through the previous school year should be exemplary.
- Returning students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, maintain good academic standing, and exemplify outstanding conduct throughout the duration of their participation in the program.
- At the end of each school year, we will conduct a program review of all current students. If the student’s academic or conduct record no longer meets the admission requirements, the student’s acceptance will be revoked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Global Perspectives & Research AS
- English General Paper AS
- International History AS
- Marine Science AS
- English Literature AS
- Psychology AS
- U.S. History AS
Courses start in August to align with the new school year. Current FLVS students should speak to their school counselor.
Ready to Take the Next Steps?
The Cambridge AICE Diploma Program is currently available to FLVS Full Time students entering 9th or 10th grade for the 2021-22 school year. To learn more or express interest in the program, please email [email protected]
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