Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
Reflective as students, developing their ability to learn
Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.
Cambridge Academies
We are proud to be part of the world’s largest international community of schools.
Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for life-long learning.
Who We Are
Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world’s largest provider of international education programs for over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries.
In the new, constantly changing, global economy students will need the knowledge and skills that are necessary to navigate the complexities of college and career in today’s global society. These include: an appreciation for cultural differences, ability to understand multiple perspectives, comfort with change, and the capacity for highly critical and analytical thinking. KUSD Cambridge classrooms support students in their journey of achieving the skills necessary to be competitive in the global workforce.
Cambridge programs and qualifications are designed to support students in becoming:
Innovative approaches to teaching and learning are hallmarks of the Cambridge Academies at KUSD. The Cambridge program is available at Lee Williams High School and White Cliffs Middle School.
Questions About Cambridge Testing?
Videos for Registration
Check out our Cambridge Videos page for a collection of helpful videos and other content created for upcoming students, made by the students and staff in our Cambridge program:
Cambridge Feedback Form
Leave your feedback! Our Cambridge program is designed to engage students with learning experiences that challenge their abilities in order to grow into critical thinkers, ready for the world.
6 Cambridge Schools
Cambridge Academy curriculum can be found at all levels throughout our district: preschool through to graduation.
65 Cambridge Teachers
Our teachers who teach Cambridge classes are enthusiastic and exceptional; allowing Cambridge students every opportunity to excel.
5 Levels of Cambridge
Our district contains five levels of Cambridge curriculum:
CEY(120 Students), Primary (338 Students), Lower Secondary (741 Students), Upper Secondary/IGCSE (299 Students), and Advanced, AS/A (302 Students)
1,447 Cambridge Students
Cambridge students are composed of:
989 Extended Students
458 Core Students
79 Cambridge Program Earners
This includes:
74 GCD Earners
5 AICE Earners
122 Seniors in Cambridge
We are proud of our Cambridge seniors!
Cambridge students are at both Lee Williams High School and Kingman high School.
Cambridge Program | School | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge Early Years (CEY) | Little Explorers Early Learning Center | Kayla Hilderbrand, |
Lower Secondary - Grades 6, 7, 8 | Kingman Middle School | Wallis Alexander, |
White Cliffs Middle School | Jen Coggins, | |
Black Mountain School (No Application Needed) | Debra Kelly, | |
Upper Secondary (IGCSE) - Grades 9 & 10 Advances (AS/A) - Grades 11 & 12 | Kingman High School | Danael Suttle, |
Lee Williams High School | Margaret Stevenson, Cambridge Department Chair |
Math Placement Tests
A note about Math Placement: All Cambridge 8th graders will take the Math Placement Exam in middle school at the end of the year in May. Students who achieve the designated cut score will be placed in IGCSE YR 2 and receive IGCSE YR 1 for credit only. Otherwise, the student will be placed in IGCSE YR 1.
(Important Note: ‘CR’ is not necessarily recognized by colleges or universities. Only letter grades are. A student must have four credits with a letter grade for math to apply to post-secondary institutions without deficiency.)
Cambridge Graduation Stoles
For students graduating in 2027:
A Cambridge student must meet the following criteria in order to wear a Cambridge Stole at Commencements.
have three or more years in Cambridge (with at least 6 Cambridge classes on schedule)
students must also sit for at least one exam for three years
be in good academic standing (No Ds or Fs in Cambridge classes)
and/or a Grand Canyon Diploma qualifier.
For students graduating in 2028:
The same requirements above apply with the elimination of requiring to be a senior in a Cambridge class and replacing it with requiring at least 12 credits in Cambridge courses with a C or better.
A Cambridge student must meet the following criteria in order to wear a Cambridge Stole at Commencements.
have three or more years in Cambridge (with at least 12 Cambridge classes on schedule)
students must also sit for at least one exam for three years
be in good academic standing (No Ds or Fs in Cambridge classes)
and/or a Grand Canyon Diploma qualifier.
*Students will have the option to apply for a Cambridge stole of honor above the standard by meeting the criteria below of 250 or higher.
Starting 2025 for freshman cohort graduating in 2029:
Two credits (each AS/A Level exam) | One credit (each IGCSE Level exam) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
GRADE | POINTS | GRADE | POINTS |
A* | 140 | - | - |
A | 120 | A | 60 |
B | 100 | B | 50 |
C | 80 | C | 40 |
D | 60 | D | 30 |
E | 40 | E | 20 |
Cambridge Program Application Update - Effective July 6, 2026
Beginning July 6, 2026, all Middle School Cambridge Program applications must include the student’s most recent state assessment scores or i-Ready Benchmark assessment results as part of the application process.
If neither state assessment scores nor i-Ready Benchmark results are available, parents/guardians will need to bring their student to the District Office or their school site to complete an i-Ready Benchmark assessment at no cost. The assessment results must be included with the application before it can be considered complete.
To ensure a fair and consistent selection process, each Cambridge application is evaluated using a comprehensive scoring rubric. Applications are scored based on the following criteria:
Responses to the application questions
Student behavior
Report card/academic performance
Standardized assessment results (state assessment or i-Ready Benchmark)
Using multiple measures allows us to evaluate each applicant fairly and identify students who are well prepared to succeed in the Cambridge Program.