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Is Cie the hardest exam board?
The Cambridge board (CIE) is the most difficult board for students in the UK but the easiest for candidates abroad.
Which A level exam board is the easiest?
AQA – Assessment and Qualifications Alliance Among various groups of students, this option is considered to comprise the easiest and most straightforward exam board.
Is AQA and CIE the same?
‘CIE A Level’ refers to A Level by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), while ‘UK A Level’ collectively refers to A Level by Edexcel, AQA, OCR and all other UK examination boards except CIE. However, CIE A Level is not considered to be the same as UK A Level.
What’s the difference between Edexcel and CIE?
CIE is Cambridge International Examinations and is a sister company to OCR, which offers GCSEs and A-levels etc. Edexcel is a subsidiary of the publisher Pearson, and it offers IGCSEs alongside the full range of UK qualifications. They are both respected bodies in the UK and their qualifications have equal value.
Do universities accept Edexcel?
Pearson Edexcel IALs are recognised by US universities including: Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The new GCSE and International GCSE 9-1 scale offers universities greater detail about student performance.
Which are the toughest exams in the world?
Top 10 Toughest Exams in the World
- Gaokao.
- IIT-JEE (Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination)
- UPSC (Union Public Services Commission)
- Mensa.
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
- CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert)
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, India)
Is Edexcel hard?
Generally Edexcel is known to be more difficult in Science/Mathematics subjects so you might find some of it too in-depth but some information missing. But, a lot of it might be what you need!
Which board is most similar to CIE?
CIE is the Cambridge International Examination and EDEXCEL is offered by a subsidiary of the Pearson publishing company. Both examinations are highly respected and have equal value in regard to further studies or employment.