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International A-Level
After students have finished their IGCSE they can specialise more in their studies. They will study fewer subjects, but in much greater depth, preparing them for further study at university or success in employment. In Years 12 and 13, students can study either A-Levels or BTEC.
The decisions you make regarding your subjects and place of study in post-16 will significantly impact your future life and career. You will have the time to explore and consider your future with our dedicated Careers Guidance Counsellor.
International AS-Level
International A-Levels are challenging, globally recognized qualifications, respected and accepted by universities around the world. Typically, students choose three subjects to study in Year 12; they can either study their chosen subject for one year leading to an AS-Level (half an A-Level) or for two years, leading to a full A-Level.
AS and A-Levels are British qualifications taken when students are normally aged 16-18 before
they go to university. AS stands for Advanced Subsidiary. An AS-Level is a qualification normally
obtained after a one-year course. It constitutes the first half of an A-Level course, but is a
qualification in its own right.
AS and A-Levels are British qualifications taken when students are normally aged 16-18 before
they go to university. AS stands for Advanced Subsidiary. An AS-Level is a qualification normally
obtained after a one-year course. It constitutes the first half of an A-Level course, but is a
qualification in its own right.
At Uppsala International School we would normally expect students to start with four subjects
and continue three or four to A-Level standard. At the beginning of Year 13, students have
conversations with their Higher Education advisor and their tutor to discuss whether releasing a
subject is in their best interests.
Students are required to select 4 subjects.
All courses lead to AS and A levels examination. Options may vary for each Academic Year.
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Sociology
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Geography
- Art & Design
- History
AS and A Level
A levels have been described as the ‘gold standard’ of post-16 examinations and they are accepted as an entry qualification into all the best universities around the world.
A levels are particularly well suited to students who have particular strengths in 2 or 3 areas of the curriculum and wish to study them further in greater depth.
The A level is examined at the end of Year 13. The AS level is a standalone qualification taken at the end of Year 12 and cannot be counted towards the A level. Assessment is 100% examination at the end of Year 13.
we use the A Level A*-E grading system for Years 12 and 13. A grade A* is the highest achievable grade, with grade E being the lowest.
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