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Cambridge International School for Girls

Secular, Founded 1698

Updated July 2026

Non-profitOwnership

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a global education and research organization that provides qualifications, assessments, and academic publications to learners, teachers, and researchers. It is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes for 3 to 19-year-olds.

Teaching approach

The school is guided by the mission of the University of Cambridge to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research. It operates with a commitment to ethical standards, sustainability, and equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). The school maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, and all forms of bullying or harassment.

Programmes

The school offers international education programmes, qualifications, and resources for students aged 3 to 19. Its academic offering includes textbooks, learning materials, online courses, and research journals across higher education subjects such as science, technology, medicine, the humanities, and social sciences. It also provides English language qualifications and assessments recognized worldwide.

Outcomes

The school serves over 100 million learners worldwide, providing qualifications, assessments, and research that aid understanding and unlock potential. It partners with governments to improve education systems and supports social mobility and economic prosperity through its educational offerings.

Student support

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Learning support

The school is committed to accessibility, ensuring that publications, platforms, and assessments are accessible to all learners. It actively works to remove barriers to learning, including the development of resources for dyslexic readers and the provision of English language education for displaced people.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school provides educational resources and qualifications for learners aged 3 to 19. It also offers teacher-restricted resources, which require verification of professional status through a request form.

Calendar

The school operates on a financial year running from 1 August to 31 July. Governance meetings, including those of the Press & Assessment Board, occur six times per year.

About the campus

The school operates globally with 78 offices worldwide, including significant operations in the United Kingdom. Its infrastructure supports academic publishing, assessment development, and research, with a commitment to sustainable site management, including the use of renewable energy and efficient heating and cooling systems.

Co-curriculars

Colleagues are encouraged to engage in volunteering and charity efforts, with two days of paid volunteering leave provided annually. Activities include reading support in primary schools, environmental initiatives such as tree planting, and community support projects like delivering food and sorting gifts for charities. The school also partners with organizations such as Book Aid International, Centre 33, the North East Autism Society, and the Positive Youth Foundation.

  • Peter PhillipsChief Executive

    Peter Phillips serves as the Chief Executive of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation and provides leadership on its commitment to ethical standards, including the anti-slavery and human trafficking policy.

  • Vanessa McPheeChief Financial Officer

    Vanessa McPhee is the Chief Financial Officer of Cambridge University Press & Assessment and a member of the Executive Board.

  • Mandy HillManaging Director, Academic

    Mandy Hill serves as the Managing Director, Academic at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

  • Stuart KennedyChief People Officer

    Stuart Kennedy is the Chief People Officer at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

  • Myles McGinleyManaging Director, UK Education

    Myles McGinley is the Managing Director, UK Education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

  • Spencer PiggottChief Information Officer

    Spencer Piggott serves as the Chief Information Officer at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

  • Arun RajamaniManaging Director, South Asia

    Arun Rajamani is the Managing Director, South Asia at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.