<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.christian.education/blogs/icce/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Christian Education Europe - Weekly Blog , ICCE</title><description>Christian Education Europe - Weekly Blog , ICCE</description><link>https://www.christian.education/blogs/icce</link><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:59:10 +0200</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[MORE THAN PACES]]></title><link>https://www.christian.education/blogs/post/more-than-paces</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.christian.education/nihal-demirci-UYG1U5wj3Tk-unsplash.jpg"/>Did you know that ICCE Credits can be gained outside of the PACE format? Read here to see what other options are available.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_p6ZqG-uQRNqCsXDmACMYQA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_YRWjD3VwTyqAvLCSOp5Aiw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_oyaBsjq8QwWI8hOhZeVKTw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_oyaBsjq8QwWI8hOhZeVKTw"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_YMp71MEBTZKVYYlu9cgxaw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_YMp71MEBTZKVYYlu9cgxaw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Variety is the spice of life</span> - <span>William Cowper</span></span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_UI5fcp7ZS8ivL3AGWntFDw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_UI5fcp7ZS8ivL3AGWntFDw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:left;">For those familiar with ACE and ICCE, it is generally known that a student can get credit towards their certificates by completing modules in various PACE Categories.</p><p style="text-align:left;">PACEs are great for building a firm foundation in academics and theory, and they make up the bulk of the work towards ICCE certification; however, there are also credits that are achievable outside the PACE format.</p><p style="text-align:left;"><br></p><p style="text-align:left;">Here are some of the options you can choose from:</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ama2g_GS4LnMs9FaQ0qRxQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_ama2g_GS4LnMs9FaQ0qRxQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">LAMDA (Drama and Performance) |</span></span><span style="font-size:20px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(43, 212, 128);">+1 Credit</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_YsE_Bc8QN6_WeHLZCGndSw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_YsE_Bc8QN6_WeHLZCGndSw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">The dramatists among you can go for a full credit by pursuing a programme through the<span style="font-weight:500;"> London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art</span>.</p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">General Level ICCE Students can gain 1 credit by taking Grade 5 Drama. Break a leg!</p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">ABRSM (Music and Theory)&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px;">|&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(71, 209, 140);">+1 Credit</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_8fhRhhQY5nYsSlY7CSVhkw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_8fhRhhQY5nYsSlY7CSVhkw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">The musically inclined have the option of getting one credit for each ICCE level by achieving their music performance and theory grades.<br><br></p><ul><li>ICCE Vocational Level - Grade 4 Music (1 Credit)</li><li>ICCE General Level - Grade 5 (1 Credit)</li><li>ICCE Intermediate Level - Grade 6 (1 Credit)</li><li>ICCE Advanced Level - Grade 7 or 8 (1 Credit)</li></ul></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Royal Academy of Dance (Ballet)&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px;">|&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(43, 212, 128);">+1 Credit</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_OgET9n31CDmOG3cgCZHrCw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_OgET9n31CDmOG3cgCZHrCw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Familiar with the terms p<span style="color:inherit;">lié</span></span><span style="color:inherit;">, port de bras, relevé, glissade, sauté, jeté, and tendu? Well, if you are this credit may be for you!</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">A student can sauté into one whole credit by achieving Grade 5 Ballet at ICCE General Level and Grade 6 Ballet at ICCE Intermediate level.</p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_psL6FzcMo99m7eS5moLndg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_psL6FzcMo99m7eS5moLndg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;">ICCE students can get a half-credit towards their General Level by taking part in the Outdoor Pursuits programme.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;color:inherit;">The programme includes: ⠀</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;">⠀</span><br style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">• Moorland Navigation ⠀</span><br style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">• Abseiling ⠀</span><br style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">• Rock Climbing &amp; Rock Scrambling ⠀<br>• Learning about Farming &amp; Animal Husbandry ⠀<br>• Gaining Leadership Skills &amp; Working in a Team ⠀<br>⠀<br>This year, students can join the week-long Adventure Activities Course in Dartmoor from the 3rd - 9th of May 2020.&nbsp;</span></span><br></p></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:20px;">European Student Convention (ESC) |&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(71, 209, 140);">+1 Credit</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_5-U8Hy8HDm1svSRkx-uI3Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_5-U8Hy8HDm1svSRkx-uI3Q"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Did you know that participating at ESC is a great way to get ICCE credit?<br><br></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Students can apply to enter single item events and receive full ICCE credit in categories including - Art, Science Exhibit, Website, Scripture Video, and Photography (to name a few).<br></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><br>Students can also get credit for ESC attendance and participation in six separate events that must cover the categories of - Music, Platform, Academics, Christian Service/Golden Awards, and Art &amp; Design.<br><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:400;"></span></p><div style="font-size:14px;"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><span style="font-size:15px;font-weight:400;">If a student wants their their ESC entry to be considered for an option credit, they must submit their application for credit to ICCE at least 4 months before the convention starts. So if you want to do it this year, make sure to let ICCE know soonish! Email: <a href="mailto:support@icce.education?subject=Please send me Info about ESC Credits" title="support@icce.education">support@icce.education</a> for more info.</span></p></div></div>
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 class="zpheading zpheading-style-none zpheading-align-left " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:inherit;">ACE Professional Training Course |&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(71, 209, 140);">+1 Credit</span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_1Wij3_YdtSmx7gGIrq7HIg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_1Wij3_YdtSmx7gGIrq7HIg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">The Professional Training Course (fondly known as PTC) is the 5-day course that all supervisors and monitors at an ACE school have to take in order to be qualified to work in those roles.&nbsp;<br><br></p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">ICCE students (age 16+) can attend PTC to achieve a half- credit. They also have the opportunity to go the second mile and gain a further half-credit by serving 30 hours at an accredited ACE school.&nbsp;<span style="color:inherit;font-weight:400;">All students taking this course must also submit a 1,000-word essay on a Christian Education topic. The title and outline for this essay must be approved by the ICCE Office before leaving the Professional Training Course. It must be completed and sent in to the Office for marking within six weeks of finishing the Training Course.</span>&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><br></p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">All in all, a full ICCE credit is obtainable. Click the button below to see the next available dates for PTC!</p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_qIkkDqsdPYetktfW4ggitA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_qIkkDqsdPYetktfW4ggitA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">Athletic students also have a great credit option in the form of the ICCE Sports Credit.</p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;"><br></p><p style="margin-bottom:6px;">To achieve this credit students must fulfil the following criteria:</p><ul><li>Complete the ACE Health PACEs module</li><li>Choose 4 areas of sport</li><li>Fulfil 20 hours of practice in each of their 4 chosen areas of sport with a qualified coach</li></ul><div><br></div><div>It's no mean feat, but for an athlete it will be a challenge worth pursuing!</div></div>
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