Edexcel, known in Chinese as Aides National Vocational Education and Academic Examination Institution in the UK, is the largest certification institution in the UK and the only institution in the UK that can issue academic examination certificates and vocational education qualification certificates. Edith's proof is the most extensive and comprehensive.
CIE is affiliated to Cambridge University, mainly for international students, covering more than 65,438+000,000 schools in more than 65,438+060 countries and regions around the world.
The two examination bureaus have their own advantages and characteristics, and the four main differences are for your reference:
1, the test difficulty is different.
As far as mathematics and physics are concerned, CIE is relatively difficult, and the test papers are basically the knowledge of Huada.
The Edexcel exam is a globally unified test paper, so it is moderately difficult for China students to get high marks.
2. The examination time is different.
The examination time of Edexcel is1-February, May-June,10-165438+1October every year.
CIE examination time is May to June every year,10-165438+10 month.
3. The A-level score is different from the university application node.
Because the test results will be given in two months, the time of CIE test will have some obstacles for Chinese mainland students to apply for universities. For example, it is almost impossible for freshmen to take the exam from June 10 to June 10 every year, so freshmen in the first year only need to take the exam in May-June of the following year, but they should start preparing university application materials as soon as the results come out in August, and they need to apply for universities in the second year from June10 every year, that is,
Because most famous foreign universities need more than three subjects to apply, it is very difficult for China students to answer questions in English. CIE questions have always been the most difficult in all A-Level exams, especially in science courses such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, which are basically courses of Huada University, accompanied by a lot of English writing.
Edexcel Edith's exam time is becoming more and more flexible, with three exam opportunities a year. If you don't do well in the first exam, you can take it again.
As a student, you can apply for the second-year college entrance examination with the results of the big exam in June 5438+ 10 every year, and get conditional admission. After that, the complete score of A2 is superimposed, and the unconditional offer of foreign famous schools is obtained.
4. Different degrees of recognition
CIE test must be conducted in Chinese mainland, because there is no CIE test in Britain, so CIE test is based on the country, and the business operation mode is only aimed at overseas market development. The examination time is different in every country. Candidates from China must complete all the exams in at least 18-24 units in China, otherwise the scores of each unit cannot be transferred to British schools. CIE test in Chinese mainland is only valid in Chinese mainland.
The Edexcel exam is a global synchronous exam, and the test papers used are unified all over the world. Therefore, the scores of all subjects and units are recognized by all AIDES examination institutions and all A-level high schools and examination institutions, which are highly portable and suitable for students at different stages to study abroad. The achievements are recognized by all schools and are valid for four years. In 20 18, the total number of ADIS centers in Chinese mainland exceeded 2 10, covering international schools and some training institutions. In cooperation with the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, there is also an examination center, and social candidates can also choose.
In short, each examination operating institution has its own differences, so when students choose the "foreign college entrance examination", they should plan the course selection and preparation time reasonably according to their own needs. Each examination bureau uses different textbooks, and choosing two exams at the same time will also involve distraction. If you are strong in English, it is also good to take the exam in combination with CIE Examination Bureau and Edexcel to win more opportunities for yourself.