About A-Level
What are International A Levels?
:: International GCE A Levels are provided by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14–19 year olds.
:: International A Level is a ‘gold standard’ qualification
– For over 50 years A Levels have been accepted for entry to universities and institutes of higher education around the world
– A Levels are important to employers who often demand them as a condition of employment
:: International A Levels incorporate the best of UK A Levels, but are designed to meet the needs of international students.
Who can take A and AS Levels?
:: AS Level examinations are usually taken at age 17.
:: A Level examinations are usually taken at age 18.
:: Students who are taking or have completed IGCSEs or O Levels will find International A and AS Levels a logical next step.
What are the benefits?
:: Good A and AS Level grades are a key to admission for all the world’s major English-speaking universities and many non-English speaking universities.
:: Good grades at A Level can result in up to one full year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the USA and Canada.
– AS Levels carry half the weighting of an A Level and are typically awarded half the credit value.
:: International A and AS Levels offer students a flexible course of study that gives them the freedom to select the subjects that are right for them.
About CIE
:: The world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14–19 year olds.
:: Offers school qualifications such as Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and International A and AS Level, plus professional qualifications in areas such as IT, business and management.
:: Part of the Cambridge Assessment Group and part of the University of Cambridge.