Cambridge Programme

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The Cambridge Programme at Brentsville District High School and Potomac High School offers an innovative international pre-university curriculum and examination system that can be tailored to students' interests and abilities. Courses are based on an investigative approach to learning with students using initiative and creativity in problem-solving.

The external assessments by Cambridge International Examinations include written examinations, project work, and individual research. Students taking advanced level courses can qualify for an Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma.

Students must enroll each year in at least one Cambridge course and must complete a combination of Cambridge courses in grades 9-12 in order to earn the AICE Diploma.

Note: Applications for this program are open for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

Program Type

Transfer Program – Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities. Express Bus Transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.

Program Locations

Brentsville District High School

Coordinator: Mr. Carbo
Telephone: 703-594-2161
Email: carbomm@pwcs.edu

View the Brentsville District High School website

Information Meetings

November 8, 2023, 6:45 p.m. at Brentsville HS Auditorium

January 17, 2024, 6:45 p.m. at Brentsville HS Auditorium

Attendance Areas

Battlefield HS, Brentsville District HS, Gainesville HS, Osbourn Park HS, Patriot HS, and Unity Reed HS

Potomac High School

Coordinator: TBD
Telephone: 703-441-4200
Email: TBD

View the Potomac High School website

Information Meetings

October 25, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at Potomac HS

January 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Potomac HS

Attendance Areas

Colgan HS, Forest Park HS, Freedom HS, Gar-Field HS, Hylton HS, Potomac HS, and Woodbridge HS