The International Baccalaureate is becoming increasingly popular and Cambridge University has even devised a qualification called the “Pre-U” as an alternative to A-levels.

国际中学毕业考试也越来越受欢迎，剑桥大学甚至开发出一个叫做“大学前”（Pre-U）的资格证，作为取代A-level的一种选择。

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There are also equivalents for Scottish Highers, the International Baccalaureate, BTECs and Cambridge pre-Us.

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Students aiming for the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma study at least three principal subjects from a choice of 26, complete an independent research report and a "global perspectives" portfolio.

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