Here is a guide to the curricula, exams and tests commonly encountered at international schools. Note that some international schools also follow the curriculum of their host nation. You can read about the education systems in individual countries in our country profiles section.
International curricula and exams
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma
Cambridge International AS & A level
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Cambridge Primary, Secondary and Advanced
The International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)
The International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
UK curriculum and exams
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
Advanced Placement (AP) program
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID)
High school diploma (including explanation of Grade Point Averages)
University admissions tests and programs:
American College Testing (ACT)