Federal Way Public Schools is proud to be an extension of the University of Cambridge Preparatory system. Federal Way High School offers Cambridge Pathway coursework, while we also offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Assessment for some of our 8th grade scholars at Sacajawea and Lakota Middle School.

The Cambridge Pathway focuses on an international, pre-university curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of a broad and balanced study for scholars. It aims to encourage the skills of independent search and investigation, the use of initiative and creativity, and the application of knowledge and skills.

Credits earned by scholars who participate in the AS & A Level and Cambridge AICE Diploma are recognized by many post-secondary institutions in Washington State. To search for institutions outside of Washington State, click here.

• City University: A Levels are recognised for matriculation purposes. Up to one year of credit is granted for A Levels and up to half a year of credit for AS. Levels on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the University for further details.
• Gonzaga University: Gonzaga University welcomes students with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. Credit is awarded for both AS & A Level with Grades of A and B. The full credit table can be found: http://www.gonzaga.edu/admissions/Undergraduate-Admissions/Apply/Running-Start-Credit-By-Exam/Cambridge-International.asp
• Pacific Lutheran Univeristy: A maximum of 30 semester hours may be granted for completion of Cambridge International Examinations. Students must earn a passing grade (C or better) to earn credit. No credit will be awarded for AS Level or O Level exams.
• Seattle Central Community College: Seattle Central Community College welcomes students with GCE Advanced Level (A-Level) Examinations. Up to 15 credits per pass (Grade A – E) can be awarded, depending on the content of the syllabus. Credits are normally not awarded for General Paper. Please contact the college for more information.
• University of Puget Sound: Cambridge International A-Level Examinations are recognised for matriculation purposes. Additionally, the equivalent of 4 semester credits may be awarded for a passing score on an A-Level examination.
• University of Washington: The University of Washington (UW) encourages and applauds students who have pursued Advanced Level or Advanced Level Subsidiary exams as part of their high school curriculum. These courses are challenging and demanding, and we believe they provide excellent preparation for university study. Policy Overview: In general, up to 15 quarter credits will be granted for each A-level exam with a passing grade. Up to 7.5 quarter credits will be granted for each AS-level exam with a passing grade. No more than 45 quarter credits (one year) from all A-level and AS-level exams may be applied towards a UW degree. General elective credits in the subject area will be awarded unless the discipline’s academic department has previously approved UW course equivalencies. General elective credits may be applied towards the Areas of Knowledge (general education) graduation requirements. If UW equivalent courses are needed for a specific major, students will need to consult the academic department once they arrive on campus to have them evaluate the syllabus/content of the A-level or AS-level exam. No grades are posted for A-level or AS-level exams. Duplicate credit for the same subject taken on different exams like A-level, AS-level, AP, or IB will not be granted. Advanced credit policies are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change. http://admit.uw.edu/Admission/Freshmen/College/ALevel http://admit.uw.edu/Admission/International/AdvancedCredit/ALevel
• Univeristy of Washington - Bothell & Tacoma: We encourage and applaud students who have pursued Advanced Level or Advanced Subsidiary exams as part of their high school curriculum. These courses are challenging and demanding, and we believe they provide excellent preparation for university study. In general, up to 15 quarter credits will be granted for each A-Level exam with a passing grade. Up to 7.5 quarter credits will be granted for each AS-Level exam with a passing grade. No more than 45 quarter credits (one year) from all A-Level and AS-Level exams may be applied towards a UW degree. General elective credits in the subject area will be awarded unless the discipline's academic department has previously approved UW course equivalencies. General elective credits may be applied towards the Areas of Knowledge (general edcuation) graduation requirements. If UW equivalent courses are needed for a specific major, students will need to consult the academic department once they arrive on campus to have them evaluate the syllabus/content of the A-Level or AS-Level exam. No grades are posted for A-Level or AS-Level exams. Duplicate credit for the same subject taken on different exams like A-Level, AS-Level, AP, or IB will not be granted. Advanced credit policies are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change. http://admit.uw.edu/Admission/Freshmen/College/ALevel  http://admit.uw.edu/Admission/International/AdvancedCredit/ALevel
• Washington State University: Washington State University encourages and applauds students who have pursued Cambridge GCE Advanced Level exams as part of their academic curriculum. These courses are challenging and demanding, and we believe they provide excellent preparation for university study. Students who have completed A-Level exams may qualify for college credit. In general, up to 8 semester credits will be granted for each Cambridge A-level exam with a passing grade of E (equivalent to US grade C) or above. WSU does not grant credit for AS-Level exams. WSU policy states that a maximum of 73 lower-level semester credits can be awarded from all types of test credit, military credit, and transfer credit. Direct equivalencies in the subject area, where possible, will be awarded. General elective credits or University Common Requirement (UCORE) credits may also be granted. No grades are posted on the WSU transcript for test credit, military credit, or transfer credit. Duplicate credit for the same subject taken on different exams will not be granted. Advanced credit policies are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change. Students must send an official score report or transcript to receive credit.  More information on transfer credit for A-level exams can be found at https://admission.wsu.edu/apply/as/freshmen/ap-ib-and-running-start/cambridge-equivalency-chart/ or by contacting WSU.
• Western Washington University: Western Washington accepts students with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. WWU will grant 15 credits for approved A Level examinations and 7.5 credits for approved AS Level examinations with passing grades of A-E, subject to the 45 credit maximum. Credit will not be granted for both an A Level and an AS Level exam in the same subject area. For further information please visit: https://admissions.wwu.edu/transfer/transfer-credit-policies/ap-ib-and-cambridge-international-credit\
• Whitman College: Whitman College welcomes students with Cambridge International A Levels. Credit may be awarded for selected A Level examinations, pending review of each exam syllabus. Students interested in pursuing such credit should contact the Registrar’s Office. For more information please visit https://www.whitman.edu/academics/catalog/academics/advanced-standing-and-transfer-credit
• Whitworth University: International applicants must submit external examination results that signify completion of your secondary school program and show that you are qualified for university study. Whitworth accepts a range of tests that are standard in applicants' native countries. Examples of such tests include: Cambridge Examinations (A Level, AS Level, O Level). Contact the university website: https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/international-students/admissions-process/ for more information.