Cambridge Pre-U qualification

Important notice for schools teaching Cambridge Pre-U

In November 2019 we announced that we will be withdrawing Cambridge Pre-U. The last examinations for the majority of subjects were in June 2023, with a resit available in June 2024. No teaching of Cambridge Pre-U syllabuses should be started for new students in September 2023.

Examinations for Latin, Classical Greek, Psychology, Russian and Italian are no longer available. Only resit candidates can be entered to take the exams in June 2024 for remaining syllabuses. New candidates will not be eligible to enter.

Cambridge Pre-U addresses the needs of teachers, students and universities by:

Inspiring, challenging and rewarding students and preparing them for university
Reporting achievement in a way that helps universities
Enabling teachers to regain a passion for their subjects.

Assessment

Assessment of Cambridge Pre-U takes place at the end of the course. This linear structure creates more time for teaching and learning, free from the interruptions of modular exams.

Cambridge Pre-U reports achievement on a scale of nine grades:

Distinction 1, 2 and 3
Merit 1, 2 and 3
Pass 1, 2 and 3.

Cambridge Pre-U is suitable for all students who would achieve a pass at A Level.

Cambridge Pre-U Diploma

Students can take Cambridge Pre-U syllabuses separately and receive a grade for each one. Or they can take the full Cambridge Pre-U Diploma. To achieve the Diploma, students must take at least three Cambridge Pre-U subjects (or a combination of Cambridge Pre-U subjects and up to two A Levels) plus Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research.

Download the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma syllabus (PDF, 126KB)

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Cambridge Pre-U qualification

Important notice for schools teaching Cambridge Pre-U

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Cambridge Pre-U Diploma