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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Eroding CIE sanctity
Listen to article The benchmark for academic excellence, the Cambridge International Education (CIE) system is now grappling with an erosion of trust in Pakistan. What was long considered a gold standard for objective, merit-based assessment is being questioned due to cracks in the conduct of its examinations. Until recently, the British Council maintained exclusive authority over O and A Level exams in Pakistan, ensuring a centralised system with standardised controls. However, a shift over the past two years has allowed over 20 private schools, primarily in Karachi and Islamabad, to independently conduct these high-stakes assessments. With this decentralisation has come an alarming uptick in exam paper leaks and accountability failures. The recent leak of an AS-level Physics paper has sent shockwaves through the academic community. Whisper networks of leaked material for other subjects now taint what should be a level-playing field. Moreover, the absence of transparent inquiry outcomes or concrete disciplinary actions only compounds the sense of helplessness. Decentralisation, without robust oversight, is a recipe for disorder. When students sitting the same exam in different venues face radically different levels of security and fairness, the legitimacy of the entire examination process is called into question. The stakes are too high for complacency. Students spend years preparing for these exams, often at significant financial and emotional cost. For their future to be jeopardised due to administrative lapses or weak accountability is unacceptable. Cambridge International must move swiftly to restore faith by re-evaluating its decentralisation model or enforcing strict audit protocols for participating schools. Anything less would be a disservice. The credibility of Cambridge assessments has been a source of pride and a pathway to opportunity for thousands of Pakistani students. Let us not allow systemic carelessness to diminish a reputation built over decades.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Cambridge International announces March 2025 Exam Results
The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) on Tuesday announced the result of its March 2025 exams series in India, This included over 17,000 students at 420 schools nationwide. According to information provided by Cambridge International Education, students more than ever, are now opting to take exams in the March series which aligns with the Indian academic calendar and allows them to meet the schedule of local university and college admissions. Furthermore, the Cambridge International Education shared that this year saw a notable rise in entries, with Cambridge IGCSE (Class 10 equivalent) up by 12%, and Cambridge International AS & A Levels growing by 10%. STEM subjects remained dominant, with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry retaining their top spots. IGCSE Biology saw a significant 16% increase in entries, indicating rising interest in life sciences. Vinay Sharma, Senior Vice President, International Education at Cambridge, said, 'The continued rise in entries exemplifies how Cambridge remains distinctly positioned to offer students a premium, globally recognised curriculum—equipping them with the skills to thrive in a fast-changing world and opening doors to top universities in India and internationally.' The Cambridge International Education, shared that the exam entries also showed an increased focus on developing future-ready skills, with Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives experiencing a remarkable 24% rise in entries. Cambridge Global Perspectives develops critical thinking, research, and collaborative problem-solving skills among students by engaging them with some of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Schools from Mumbai which offer Cambridge International Education reported outstanding performances with all schools recording 100 percent passing. Billabong High International Schools campuses around Mumbai (Juhu, Malad, Mulund) and Amanora in Pune secured 100 percent results. Whereas students from Vibgyor schools offering Cambridge International Education curriculum brought numerous A* and A grades and subject distinctions. Kavita Kerawalla, Vice-Chairperson, VIBGYOR Group of Schools, said, 'These results go beyond traditional markers of success, they represent a global outlook, critical thinking abilities and adaptability our students develop through the Cambridge pathway.'
