Cambridge Pre-U is a new UK qualification from University of Cambridge International Examinations that is an alternative to the current A Level qualification, which is considered by many to have become devalued. It is a diploma-type qualification, principally aimed at students aged 16–19, and has recognition for university entrance.

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  • Cambridge Pre-U is a new UK qualification from University of Cambridge International Examinations that is an alternative to the current A Level qualification, which is considered by many to have become devalued. It is a diploma-type qualification, principally aimed at students aged 16–19, and has recognition for university entrance. Many UK state-maintained and independent schools are offering or planning to offer the examination, which is considered better preparation for University than the A Level.. The Pre-U was launched in September 2008, for first assessment June 2010. Independent schools such as Westminster School, Charterhouse, Dulwich College, Winchester College, Shrewsbury School and Eton College have replaced A-Levels with Cambridge Pre-Us in some subjects. They are joined by grammar and comprehensive schools, and sixth-form colleges including Wimbledon College, Coloma Convent Girls' School, King Edward VI School, Simon Langton Boy's school, Barnard Castle School. The Cambridge Pre-U is not modular like A levels, nor does it have any compulsory principal subjects as the International Baccalaureate does : students have a free choice of three such "Principal Subjects" out of 26. Additional subjects may be taken, though not incorporated into the Diploma. There are also 'short courses', consisting of one year's study, available in the Modern Foreign Languages. However, an "Independent Research Project" and a "Global Perspectives" portfolio must both be completed in addition to the three "Principal Subjects" for the award of the full Pre-U Diploma.
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  • Cambridge Pre-U is a new UK qualification from University of Cambridge International Examinations that is an alternative to the current A Level qualification, which is considered by many to have become devalued. It is a diploma-type qualification, principally aimed at students aged 16–19, and has recognition for university entrance.
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  • Cambridge Pre-U
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