As they seek their diploma, students will select subjects from four curriculum areas – Mathematics and Science, Languages, Arts and Humanities, Interdisciplinary Skills & Research Subjects. The courses are from a wide range of subjects available at International Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and some at the Advanced (A) Level.
An AS Level counts as a full (single) credit course within the Cambridge Diploma award framework. To be considered for a Cambridge Diploma, a candidate must earn the equivalent of seven credits by passing a combination of examinations at either the full (one credit) AS Level or double (two credits) A Level , with at least one course coming from each of the curriculum areas. Students must choose one subject from each group A-C and the CORE course. The remaining three required credits are chosen by the student.
The examinations are administered in May/June and October/November sessions each year. A candidate working towards the Cambridge Diploma may use up to five sessions to take the equivalent of seven full credit examinations as long as they are taken within a 25-month period.
Ideally, candidates at WHHS will begin their program in their freshman year so that they have earned their AICE diploma by the end of their junior year.