Record Number of Tennessee Students Earn College Credit on Internationally Benchmarked Examinations

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge International, part of the University of Cambridge in England, announced today that they saw an increase of 17% in the number of Cambridge Advanced exam entries in Tennessee since 2017. Total Cambridge Advanced exam entries in the United States have increased 30% over the same time period. Cambridge schools are now in 32 states and growing. In Tennessee, the Cambridge program is offered in Metro Nashville Public Schools and Bradley County Schools. Beginning this fall, Rutherford County Schools will begin offering the Cambridge program.

Demand for Cambridge International examinations has accelerated as the number of schools and U.S. colleges and universities that utilize Cambridge International exams has increased in recent years. There has been a nearly 10% increase in the number of new Cambridge schools in the U.S this past year. The Cambridge program serves districts of various sizes and demographics, and the Cambridge Pathway programs are used across elementary, middle and high schools in the U.S.

"Providing our students with access to rigorous, international coursework is of critical importance to our school and our district," said Dr. Jill Pittman, Principal of John Overton High School in Nashville. "Our collaboration with Cambridge International is helping us create opportunities for students to not only fulfill high school graduation requirements, but also advance their readiness for increasingly competitive college and career options."

"Increased participation in our programs is being driven by strong interest from school districts seeking a rigorous academic program, and a growing desire to raise standards while providing students with greater flexibility in curriculum choices," said Mark Cavone, Regional Director, North America, Cambridge International. "We are pleased to see more students in Tennessee with the opportunity to develop their skills in independent learning, critical thinking, research and communication."

Each year, nearly 1 million students participate in Cambridge programs worldwide, making more than 1.75 million exam entries. Globally, the number of students completing Cambridge exams grew 4% in 2018/19. Outside the U.S., Cambridge programs are offered at more than 10,000 schools in over 160 countries.

About Cambridge International

Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge. Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work.

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