1. The Cambridge AICE Program at Gulf Coast High School
Joseph Mikulski, Principal
Dr. Deborah Cox, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
Chad Furman, Instructor and AICE Coordinator

2. Colleges Want College-Ready Students Cambridge AICE Diploma Studies Lead To
Flexible learning processes
Research & presentation skills
Critical reading & thinking skills
Advanced writing skills
In-depth knowledge
Problem-solving skills
Intellectual independence

3. AICE Diploma The AICE courses can lead to a Cambridge AICE Diploma
The AICE Diploma can lead to a Florida Academic Bright Futures Scholarship
ACT/SAT test scores and GPA requirements are waived
Students must earn 100 hours of community service

4. Do colleges and universities accept AICE courses and the AICE Diploma?
All Florida Universities award college credit for AICE courses just as they do for AP.
Over 450 US universities accept AS and A Level courses including all Ivy League and Ivy Plus universities.

5. AICE Academy Goal: An AICE Diploma
Advanced International Certificate of Education
Study and exams at Cambridge AS and A Levels
Subjects from five curricular areas
Mathematics and Science
Languages
Arts and Humanities
CORE: Global Perspectives AS Level
Interdisciplinary and Skills Based

6. What do students have to do to earn an AICE Diploma?
Students must pass the AICE exams to earn points to get the diploma.
Obtain at least 7 credits within 25 months
Obtain at least 1 credit in each of 3 main curriculum groups
Earn 1 credit of AS Global Perspectives
Apply to Cambridge for the AICE Diploma senior year

7. Tentative Class of 2017 AICE Course Sequence
10th Grade
English 2 Honors
**AICE Marine (Grade 10 or 11)
**AICE European History
Pre-AICE French II or Pre-AICE Spanish II, Pre-AICE Spanish III
AICE Thinking Skills (Elective)
AICE General Paper (Elective)
AICE Sociology (Elective)
2 AICE Course Required
11th Grade
**AICE English Language
AICE Spanish Language or Pre-AICE French III
AICE Media Studies (Elective)
2 or 3 AICE Courses Required
12th Grade
**AICE Global Perspectives AS or A Level (A Level qualifications are worth two diploma credits)
AICE Spanish Language AICE General Paper (Elective)
2 or 3 AICE Courses Required Important Note: ** Mandatory courses to obtain AICE Diploma

8. Tentative Class of 2018 AICE Course Sequence
9th Grade
Pre-AICE English Language
Advanced Communications Skills (Honors)
Pre-AICE French I, Pre-AICE Spanish I, or Pre-AICE Spanish II
10th Grade
English 2 Honors
**AICE Marine (Grade 10 or 11)
**AICE European History
Pre-AICE AICE French II, Pre-AICE Spanish II, or Pre-AICE Spanish 3
AICE Thinking Skills (Elective)
AICE General Paper (Elective)
AICE Sociology (Elective)
2 AICE Courses Required
11th Grade
**AICE English Language
AICE Spanish Language or Pre-AICE French
AICE Media Studies (Elective)
2 or 3 AICE Courses Required
12th Grade
**AICE Global Perspectives AS or A Level (A Level qualifications are worth two diploma credits)
AICE Spanish Language or AICE French Language
2 or 3 AICE Courses Required Important Note: ** Mandatory courses to obtain AICE Diploma

9. What is the difference between Pre-AICE/IGCSE and AICE?
9th grade: students may take Pre-AICE classes. The purpose of Pre-AICE is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in future advanced studies courses. (Ex. Pre-AICE Spanish prepares students to take AP/AICE Spanish courses)
10th, 11th and 12th grade: students can participate in AICE classes even though they may not wish to earn the diploma.
*IGCSE: International General Certificate of Secondary Education
*AICE: Advanced International Certificate of Education

10. Do college admissions officers think AICE students are well prepared?
Recognition in the USA: Cambridge AICE Diploma

11. To Access the GCHS AICE Website
 Visit
Click on Academics
Click on the Cambridge AICE Resource link
Direct Link:
Contact :
Mr. Chad Furman
GCHS AICE Coordinator
(239)

12. Cambridge International Education at Gulf Coast High
Developing successful students