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ACESA Executive Attend 5TH Annual Teacher Conference in Singapore
Margy Oshry, Richard Callison and Allen van Blerk attended the very successful Conference held by Cambridge in Singapore in October 2009. The theme was Language in Science and the conference focused on Science Subjects, English and the Cambridge Primary Program.
Besides liaising with Conference organizers the mission was to meet up with our equivalent New Zealand Association counterparts and to find speakers for a conference in 2010. Our intention is to hold a conference for Southern African Centres next year where we will focus on among other things, managing a Cambridge centre in South Africa, University Admission and importantly implementing the Cambridge Primary Program.
Any special requests for areas of focus can be sent to the ACESA secretary for consideration.
Wembley College Cambridge visit February 2009
During February this year, our Headmaster, Andrew Norris and I enjoyed the privilege of spending a week in Cambridge. Mr Norris was invited to attend a two day Advisory Seminar on eLearning, eAssessment and eAdministration together with delegates from South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, Pakistan, Kuwait, Egypt, Kenya, Oman, Jordan and Malaysia.
During our time there we were able to meet with the Product Managers of the subjects that we offer at Wembley College. This was most beneficial as we heard first hand about the processes involved with syllabus development, and the setting and marking of examinations. This also offered us the opportunity to voice any questions and concerns that our teachers had raised.
We enjoyed a tour of DC 10, a really large warehouse where examination papers are stored, sorted and printed. After our tour, we were struck by how rigorous and professional the whole examination process is at CIE.
We were able to visit both a private and a public school while we were there. The equipment that the students have access to is enviable, and it was exciting to see how eLearning and eAssessment is being put into practise in English schools.
Mr Norris and I were very grateful for the contacts that we made while in Cambridge. All the CIE employees that we met were very professional, helpful and passionate about what they do. It is comforting to know that CIE is thinking ahead to remain in front of future academic developments. What is also very exciting is the development and upgrading of the teacher support site and discussion groups so that communication with teachers from all over the world is easier and more accessible. The planned streamlining of the examination administration will make the job of the Examination Officer a whole lot easier!
We both found the trip extremely beneficial and were very impressed with CIE and its staff – the words innovative, efficient and professional can definitely be used to describe Cambridge International Examinations!
Written by: Kerryn Powell, Academic Manager, Wembley College
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Patti Borman welcomed as CIE representative to Southern Africa
ACESA welcomes Patti Borman as the newly appointed representative of CIE to Southern Africa.
Based in Johannesburg, Patti has already made some flying visits to centres in Kwazulu-Natal and recently Patti met with some members of the ACESA executive.
This picture was taken by Richard Callison (Vice Chairperson of ACESA) at the British International College in Bryanston.
ACESA visits CIE in Cambridge, UK Aug 2007
 Executive members of ACESA Margy Oshry (Chairperson), Richard Callison (Vice Chairperson) and Allen van Blerk (St Charles College) met with various heads of CIE sections including Ann Puntis to discuss the CIE's involvement with ACESA and centres in Southern Africa. One of the outcomes is the settings of a CIE office in South Africa and the imminent appointment of a Regional Representative. Other issues addressed were marketing support, training, a discussion on HIGCSE and recognition issues of subjects and grades. Good working relationships were established and we look forward to strengthening the position of Cambridge Schools in Southern Africa.
Download a PowerPoint presentation of photos (1.5Mb) from the visit.
isiZulu second language for 2007
 In conjunction with CIE's language development specialists, an examination for isiZulu second language was developed and the first examination was written in November 2007.
The examination of the course consists of two papers:
Code 0351
- Paper 1 Reading and Writing
- Paper 2 Listening Examination.
CIE has already ensured that it is listed as a recognized subject in South Africa. The syllabus runs parallel to IGCSE Afrikaans Second Language.
HIGCSE history to continue beyond 2007
 CIE has agreed to continue examining the History syllabus for HIGCSE for 2008 and 2009. The importance of History has been underestimated in recent times and it CIE’s support in supporting this subject’s continuation is appreciated.
CIE to set up office in South Africa
 The decision by CIE to appoint a Regional representative is welcomed by Cambridge Centres in Southern Africa. The advertisement was placed in the Star newspaper and the placement should be concluded by mid year. The office will be centrally located in Gauteng.
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