Cambridge – Credit by Examination

Fast-track your future and earn college credit for what you already know!

The Cambridge Assessment is a globally-recognized exam created by Cambridge University. Offered in a variety of subject areas, these international exams help you earn college credit for what you’ve learned in school.

The Cambridge Assessment can help you:
  • Save Time - Accelerate your degree program by moving directly into higher-level courses
  • Save Money - Avoid the rising cost of higher education
  • Move Ahead - Place into the right classes and avoid repeating material that you’ve already learned
  • Graduate on Time - Complete your degree program if you’re a few credits shy of graduation

Cambridge Assessments available at CCBC

If you do not see your assessment listed below, it is not eligible for CCBC credit. The minimum score requirement for all exams is a C.

Arts, Writing and Communication

CCBC Course Cambridge Assessment Level Requirement
Credits
ENGL 101
English Language and Literature (CIE/8695)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
ENGL 101 & 102
English Language and Literature (CIE/8695)
Advanced (A)
6
ENGL 203
English Literature (CIE/9695)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
ENGL 203 & 204
English Literature (CIE/9695)
Advanced (A)
6
ENGL LLE
English Language (CIE/9093)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
MUSC 101
Music (CIE/9483)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
THTR 101 & 111
Drama (CIE/9482)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
6

Business

CCBC Course Cambridge Assessment Level Requirement Credits
ACCT 101
Accounting (CIE/9706)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
ACCT 101 or MNGT 101
Business (CIE/9609)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3

Humanities, Wellness and Social Sciences

CCBC Course Cambridge Assessment Level Requirement Credits
ECON 201 & 202
Economics (CIE/9708)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
GLBL 101
Global Perspectives & Research (CIE/9239)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
HIST 101, 102, 111 or 112
History (CIE/9489)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
PEFT 101
Physical Education (CIE/9396)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
PHIL 103
Thinking Skills (CIE/9694)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
PYSC 101
Psychology (CIE/9990)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
SOCL 101
Sociology (CIE/9699)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3

Math and Sciences

CCBC Course Cambridge Assessment Level Requirement Credits
BIOL 110 & 111
Biology (CIE/9700)
Advanced (A)
8
CHEM 131 & 133
Chemistry (CIE/9701)
Advanced (A)
8
GEOG 101 & 102
Geography (CIE/9696)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
6
GEOG/ERSC 131 & 142
Marine Science (CIE/9693)
Advanced (A)
4
MATH 125, 132, 135, 153, 163 or 165
Mathematics (CIE/9709)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3 or 4
MATH 251, 257 or 259
Mathematics (CIE/9231)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3 or 4
PHYS 101 & 102
Physics (CIE/9702)
Advanced (A)
8

Technology

CCBC Course Cambridge Assessment Level Requirement Credits
CSIT 101
Information Technology (CIE/9626)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
CSIT 111
Computer Science (CIE/9608, 9618)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3

World Languages

CCBC Course Cambridge Assessment Level Requirement Credits
WLAR 101
Arabic (CIE/9680)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLAR 101
Arabic Language (CIE/8680)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLCH 101
Chinese (CIE/9715)
Advanced (A)
3
WLCH 101
Chinese Language (CIE/8681)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLFR 101
French (CIE/9716)
Advanced (A)
3
WLFR 101
French Language (CIE/8682)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLGR 101
German (CIE/9717)
Advanced (A)
3
WLGR 101
German Language (CIE/8683)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLJP 101
Japanese Language (CIE/8281)
Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLSP 101
Spanish (CIE/9719)
Advanced (A)
3
WLSP 101
Spanish First Language (CIE/8665)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLSP 101
Spanish Language (CIE/8685)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3
WLSP 101
Spanish Literature (CIE/8673)
Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
3