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Cambridge AICE Travel & Tourism 1 AS Level (#2102410)

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Cambridge AICE Travel & Tourism 1 AS Level Exam

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Cambridge International AS and A Level Travel and Tourism (9395) is ideal for those seeking to specialise in this subject. The course encourages learners to appreciate the changing nature of travel and tourism and understand the importance of sustainability in the development and management of the industry. This syllabus:

• enables learners to understand the concepts and theories in travel and tourism and recognise their impact on people, environments and economies
• develops learners’ practical and research skills through planning and organising an actual tourism event, which will contribute to their further study and working in the industry

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For students looking for a more challenging high school experience or for a chance to earn college credit, many high schools offer advanced college-level programs. The newest one of these is the Cambridge AICE, an international diploma program created via the University of Cambridge in England.

Curious about whether this program is right for you? In this article, I'll explain the AICE approach, the coursework necessary to get the diploma, and how it compares to AP and IB classes.

What Is the Cambridge AICE?

AICE, which stands for Advanced International Certificate of Education and is pronounced like the word "ace," is a set of challenging college-level classes for high school students. It was developed by Cambridge Assessment, a non-profit, non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge in England.

Like the AP and IB programs , AICE was designed to give students the option to pursue a more rigorous and ambitious curriculum by teaching you key skills to succeed in college-level work. At the same time, AICE classes and the diploma structure are flexible enough to let students tailor the coursework to their specific interests and strengths.

Besides the academic and intellectual appeal of learning in greater depth, AICE lets you earn an advanced diploma to boost your college application. It also has the potential to get you college credit or let you place out of intro courses once you're a freshman.

However, because it is still a newer program, not all colleges view AICE classes in the same way they do AP classes. You can use the Cambridge Assessments lookup tool to check whether your target college accepts AICE .

Where Is AICE Offered?

Currently in the US, AICE is primarily offered in Florida high schools, though there are several other schools offering the diploma scattered throughout the country.

In Canada, AICE is only available in Toronto, but there are schools affiliated with AICE throughout the world, primarily in Great Britain.

If you're looking for a school that offers the AICE diploma, you can use Cambridge Assessment's lookup tool to find high schools around you .

The Financial Benefits of AICE

On top of its emphasis on flexible class offerings and its potential to strengthen your college application, AICE has several financial benefits as well.

For one, AICE classes and exams are free for students —your school pays all the fees for this program!

For students in Florida, an AICE Diploma is a great way to secure some money for college. If you've earned the diploma and completed 100 hours of community service, you will automatically qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars Award via the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program .

But you don't need to earn the AICE diploma to get this scholarship. Some combinations of AICE coursework, community service hours, and minimum scores on the SAT/ACT are also ways to win Florida Bright Futures awards.

How Do You Enroll in the AICE Program?

You can't sign up for AICE on your own but instead must rely on your school to provide it —the same way your school either does or doesn't provide Honors and AP classes. If your school wants to sign up to offer AICE classes to students, your principal or head of school can go to the website that explains how to have your school join .

How Is AICE Structured?

The AICE program is made up of one-year classes called AS Levels, and two-year classes called A Levels. AICE classes can be taken individually, or you can take the two-year program and get an AICE diploma. There are some classes that can be started at the AS Level and then extended to the A Level later.

What Are the Classes Like?

AICE classes put a lot of emphasis on writing, critical thinking, and delving deep into their subjects. AICE classes aren't very rigidly structured, and AICE exams are somewhat modular. This flexibility gives teachers a lot more room to spend extra time investigating what seems to be interesting to students and leaving out or shortening other course sections.

Individual Classes vs Full Diploma

With AICE, you get the choice of either taking individual classes from their course menu, or doing the full course of study needed to get the diploma.

If you decide to just take individual AICE classes, colleges will treat them just as they do individual AP classes. These courses will add rigor to your transcript, count more in your weighted GPA , and show colleges that you are willing to challenge yourself and are a motivated student.

Getting the AICE diploma requires a much bigger investment of time and effort. But, since each class was designed to be part of the program, the skills and knowledge you learn from one class will benefit you in others. Also, the classes are structured to fit together to give you a more rounded perspective on global issues.

To get the AICE full diploma, you need to earn seven course credits within a 25-month period (previously the full diploma only required six credits). One of these seven credits needs to be the mandatory core class Global Perspectives and Research.

What Classes Can You Take?

If you're going for the full AICE diploma, the one class you will have to take is the Cambridge International AS and A Level Global Perspectives and Research. This class is the core of the program. But don't worry—it's less a content-heavy class and more a skills-building workshop.

In Global Perspectives and Research, you first pick three global topics out of 30 options , such as artificial intelligence, international sport, tourism, and many others. Then, you conduct research to examine these topics from different perspectives, such as the economic impact, ethical dilemmas, environmental forecasts, and so on. Finally, you write a paper, take an exam, and do a group project about your research.

All the other classes are your choice. These fall into four groups:

• Group 1: Mathematics and Sciences
• Group 2: Languages
• Group 3: Arts and Humanities
• Group 4: Interdisciplinary

In order to earn the diploma, you'll need at least one credit each from Groups 1, 2, and 3. You can have at most two credits from Group 4. Other than that, anything goes.

For example, if you're a math whiz, you can load up on the Mathematics and Sciences classes, and only take one class from the Languages Group and one from the Arts and Humanities Group.

Here are all the available classes in the AICE Diploma program :

How Does Grading Work?

In each class, you'll do a variety of graded work. In addition to final exams, students write essays, create presentations, and do group projects. Most of this work is graded by your teacher, but some of the essays, presentations, and all the exams are sent away to be graded by Cambridge Assessment.

In each class, the range of passing grades goes from A* to E. A* is the AICE version of an A+. Getting an E is basically like getting a C in normal US grading, or like getting a 3 on an AP exam .

Depending on your individual AICE class grades, your full diploma will be awarded with Distinction, with Merit, or Pass.

Should You Take AICE?

If the only advanced curriculum that your school offers is the AICE program, you should definitely sign up for as many courses as you can reasonably handle and do well in. The classes are similar to AP and IB classes in difficulty level, and colleges love seeing transcripts that show your willingness to tackle hard classes and manage a heavier workload.

But what if you have to choose between AICE, AP, and IB? I will lay out the pros and cons of each to help you decide.

Should You Take AICE or AP?

First, let's talk about the differences between the AICE and AP programs.

AICE is designed almost in opposition to the way AP classes are structured. The AICE Diploma is a program rather than a random selection of classes. This means that it can offer classes in niche subjects, such as tourism and marine science, and then fit those classes into an overall globally minded framework.

Also, unlike AP classes, which tend to go wide and broad in their subject areas, AICE classes are more narrow and focused.

AICE classes stress essay writing and project-based learning over rote memorization and multiple-choice exams. Because of this, teachers can dive deep into details and deemphasize others, depending on student interest. According to some students, this also means that the AICE exams seem easier—as long as you have a well-reasoned, supported argument and can write well, your answers should get a good score.

Finally, whereas college credit for AP classes is based on the score you get on the AP exam, college credit for AICE classes is based on passing the exam, not on the specific score you receive. In other words, a 3 on an AP exam probably won't get you college credit in more selective colleges, but an E in an AICE class might.

If you have the choice between AP and AICE:

Pick AP if:

• You are a very good test taker who does best with fact-based learning
• You are interested in a subject AP offers and AICE doesn't offer
• An excellent teacher is teaching the AP level
• You've already taken the AICE level of a particular class but are now interested in getting a broader overview of the same subject
• Your target colleges do not recognize AICE

Pick AICE if:

• You are interested in getting the full diploma
• You would like to learn about a subject from a global perspective
• You want to improve your writing and public-speaking skills
• You aren't sure you can get a 5 on an AP exam but would like to try for college credit or advanced placement
• You live in Florida and can benefit financially from the Bright Futures Scholarship

Should You Take AICE or IB?

The IB and AICE programs are much more similar than they are different in the way they both approach teaching and the curricula of their classes.

The main distinguishing characteristic of AICE is that Cambridge Assessments is notably vocal in its concerns about homework load, which is something IB doesn't address. AICE homework is designed to maximize your learning without unnecessary repetition or busywork. The designers of AICE talk a lot about how students need to have time for extracurricular activities as well as family and social lives.

AICE is also more flexible for students who have strengths in certain subject areas. Unlike with the IB program, with AICE you can get the AICE Diploma by taking mostly classes in the subject group where your strengths or interests lie.

If you have a choice between IB and AICE:

Pick IB if:

• You are interested in a more structured program in which you won't have to design your own course of study
• An amazing teacher is teaching your school's IB program
• You'd like more flexibility in designing your own course of study
• You aren't sure if you want to go for the full diploma and would like the option of taking individual classes
• You are interested in starting some classes at the one-year AS Level before committing to the two-year A Level

What's Next?

Did you know that the AP also has a diploma program? Check out our complete guide to AP Capstone and a complete list of the schools that offer it .

Interested in learning everything you can about all the different advanced placement options? Read our explanation of the International Baccalaureate .

Wondering how all of your advanced placement classes will benefit you once you get to college? We've got the scoop on how colleges treat AP credits .

Anna scored in the 99th percentile on her SATs in high school, and went on to major in English at Princeton and to get her doctorate in English Literature at Columbia. She is passionate about improving student access to higher education.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Cambridge AICE Diploma qualification

The Cambridge AICE Diploma is a group certificate which requires learners to study a compulsory core subject, Cambridge AS Level Global Perspectives & Research, with Cambridge AS & A Level subjects drawn from three curriculum areas: mathematics and science (Group 1), languages (Group 2), and arts and humanities (Group 3). There is the option to study interdisciplinary subjects (Group 4). 

We hold Cambridge International AS & A Level exam series twice a year, in June and November. Results are issued in August and January. In India only, we offer a March exam series with results issued in May.

Cambridge AICE Diploma Credits 

To achieve the Cambridge AICE Diploma, learners must achieve a minimum of seven credits (including Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives & Research) from subject groups 1, 2, and 3 (and optionally Group 4) to be awarded the Diploma. Learners must achieve at least one credit from each of Groups 1, 2 and 3. 

The remaining credits can come from any of the groups. A Cambridge International AS Level is awarded one credit, and a Cambridge International A Level is awarded two credits. 

Learners who pass the Cambridge International A Level in Global Perspectives & Research meet the compulsory requirement of the core group and also have one credit which may then be included in Group 4 to contribute to the overall requirement of seven credits. 

Learners counting Cambridge International A Level Global Perspectives & Research towards their Diploma may also use one outcome either from English General Paper (at AS Level only) or Thinking Skills (at AS or A Level). In this case, the use of Cambridge International A Level Thinking Skills in addition to Cambridge International A Level Global Perspectives & Research is allowed, even though this will exceed the two credit limit for Group 4. This is only allowed where this combination gives a learner their best overall outcome.

The following combinations of credits are valid for the Diploma:

When a learner’s best overall outcome is achieved through a combination of Cambridge International A Level Global Perspectives & Research and three Cambridge International A Levels, this will be allowed even though it equates to eight credits. The maximum number of points a learner can be awarded is 420.

Study and assessment options

Cambridge International AS Level is typically a one-year course and Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course. The structure of the course content and assessment makes it possible to co-teach learners who are following both the Cambridge International AS and A Level routes. 

• Take all Cambridge International A Level components in the same examination session at the end of the course of study, normally the end of the second year. 
• Follow a staged assessment to Cambridge International A Level by taking the Cambridge International AS Level qualification in one examination series, and the final part of assessment (Cambridge International A Level) in a subsequent series. 
• Take the Cambridge International AS Level only. 

Accumulating results over multiple exam series 

A learner can accumulate results to be used towards the Cambridge AICE Diploma over more than one exam series. They can use up to five exam series to take the equivalent of seven full credit examinations as long as they are taken within a 25-month period. For example, a candidate entering for the Cambridge AICE Diploma in November 2017 may only use previous results gained in the November 2015, June 2016, November 2016 and June 2017 examination series. 

These candidates must be entered for the Cambridge AICE Diploma in the final exam series. Please refer to the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries for information on how to enter students for the Cambridge AICE Diploma. The guide is available to Cambridge exam officers on Cambridge International Direct or you can contact us to request a copy.

Cambridge International A Level uses a wide range of assessment processes and techniques to supplement formal written examinations – orals, practicals, projects and coursework of various types are all used in various subjects where they are the most effective and appropriate means of measuring attainment. 

Cambridge International A Level subjects are graded from A* to E. Cambridge International AS Level subjects are graded A to E. There is no A* grade awarded at Cambridge International AS Level. The Cambridge AICE Diploma is awarded on a points system, so each grade is converted to a number of points as shown in the table below. 

Grade A* is awarded 140 points, however the maximum number of Cambridge AICE Diploma points is capped at 420.

Learners who meet the requirements of the group award will receive a Cambridge AICE Diploma at one of three levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction. The level awarded is based on the overall Cambridge AICE Diploma score. 

Cambridge AICE Diploma with Distinction: awarded to students with a score of 360 points or above. The maximum Diploma score is 420 points.

Cambridge AICE Diploma with Merit: awarded to students with between 250 and 359 points. 

Cambridge AICE Diploma at Pass level: awarded to students with between 140 and 249 points. 

Learners who do not meet the requirements of the group award will receive certificates for their individual subjects.

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