Who is OCR?
OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK awarding body, committed to providing qualifications that engage learners of all ages at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes to achieve their full potential.
What is CLAiT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) International?
CLAiT International is offered by OCR to existing University of Cambridge International Examination (CIE) centres outside of the UK. CIE and OCR are both part of Cambridge Assessment Group.
CLAiT International consists of three unit-based qualifications available as Certificate or Diploma, ideal for learners who want to develop, improve or advance their IT skills.
Who can benefit from CLAiT International?
The OCR CLAiT International suite is a hands-on package of three qualifications which help learners of all abilities to develop their IT skills.
- New CLAiT International (Level 1) for the beginners – booss confidence
- CLAiT Plus International (Level 2) for those with some experience – increases IT productivity
- CLAiT Advanced International (Level 3) for confident and productive IT users – enhances IT proficiency
CLAiT International has been developed for all ages and abilities and offers a wide choice of ways in which to:
- develop highly sought-after information technology (IT) knowledge and skills
- look for IT skills for the workplace or skills for everyday life
- gain qualifications that employers, colleges and universities recognise and value
Why should secondary students take part in CLAiT International?
- To have their skills and level of competence competence externally assessed, and formally accredited by OCR and CIE
- The ICT skills assessed cover the area most often demanded by employers around the world. The Diploma thus enhances students’ future employability
- Students’ ability to use ICT skilfully and confidently is sure to enhance his or her fulfilment in life
- The diploma provides a benchmark against which students’ skills can be internationally measured
- The Diploma prepares students for their next steps in higher education and future employment
