AICE Cambridge
START HERE. STAY HERE. GO FURTHER.
The AICE Cambridge Program at Manatee School for the Arts offers students in grades 6–12 a challenging academic pathway while allowing them to continue pursuing the arts and electives they love. MSA is unique in Manatee County in offering a continuous middle and high school Cambridge pathway in one school—start here and stay here! Middle school students build a strong foundation through advanced coursework designed to prepare them for the Cambridge AICE Diploma Program in high school. At the high school level, students can choose from a growing selection of AICE courses across English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, music, drama, and other academic areas, creating a rigorous program that can be balanced with MSA's extensive arts offerings.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF. EARN YOUR DIPLOMA. PREPARE FOR WHAT'S NEXT.
In high school, qualified students can pursue the prestigious AICE Diploma, earning college-level credentials while developing the critical thinking, communication, research, and problem-solving skills needed for college and beyond. Students who meet the requirements for the AICE Diploma may also qualify for the Florida Academic Scholars award through Bright Futures, making the program an exceptional pathway toward both college preparation and scholarship opportunities. Students may enter the Cambridge pathway at different grade levels, with admission based on factors including academic performance, standardized test scores, attendance, discipline, application, and student essay. Students interested in joining MSA's middle or high school Cambridge program are encouraged to complete the AICE application and student essay.
Completed Applications
Please send the completed application and any questions to our Cambridge AICE Assistant:
Javisha Strong-Mason
jstrong-mason@msa.raeschools.org
941-721-6800 ext 1141
Office Hours: Daily 8:00am-4:00pm
If you are a new student to MSA you must complete an MSA application and be accepted to MSA prior to acceptance into the Cambridge AICE program.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Middle School Progression
- High School Cambridge AICE Diploma Progression.
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