The Cambridge Advantage at Fieldstone

The origins of Cambridge International Examinations date back more than 150 years, rooted in the goal of raising educational standards beyond the University of Cambridge. Today, Cambridge qualifications are recognised worldwide as a benchmark for academic excellence and are accepted by leading institutions around the globe.

Fieldstone is proud to be the first and only JK to 12 Cambridge School in Canada, offering students a continuous and fully aligned Cambridge pathway from early years through graduation. We are also honoured to be named a Cambridge Showcase School for the 2024-2027 cohort—one of only two schools in North America to receive this distinction.

A Cambridge education prepares students to be confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners. The curriculum provides a rigorous yet flexible framework that challenges students to master content through a variety of assessment formats, including:

• expository writing
• practical and oral examinations
• case studies
• written tests
• coursework

Assessment plays a central role in monitoring student progress. From Grades 2 to 8, students complete the Cambridge Progression Tests each year, allowing families and teachers to track growth against international standards. In Grades 5 and 8, students sit both the Progression Tests and the formal Cambridge Checkpoint examinations.

Checkpoint is a particularly valuable measure because the exams are mailed directly to us from Cambridge, and once written, they are returned to Cambridge for external marking. This ensures complete integrity and provides parents with an accurate understanding of where their child stands compared to students worldwide.

Cambridge assessments ensure that results are both earned and meaningful. Universities, parents, and students can trust the validity and global recognition of Cambridge qualifications.

Students graduating from Fieldstone can be confident that they have met an internationally recognised standard of academic achievement. Whether they are preparing for university admission, entering a professional programme, or moving to the next stage of secondary education, they are equipped with the knowledge, adaptability, and self-belief needed to excel.