Qualification Information

Advanced (A) Level is one of the most recognised and prestigious qualifications around the world. It has been accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities and institutes of higher education for over 50 years. A Levels are also important to employers who frequently demand them as a condition of employment.

Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level represents the first half of a full A Level course and offers a great way for students to study a broader range of subjects without committing to doing a full A Level.

• Cambridge International A/AS Levels are 'gold standard' qualifications
• Cambridge International A/AS Levels incorporate the best of UK A Levels, but are designed to meet the needs of international students
• AS Level examinations are usually taken at age 17 and A Level examinations a year later at age 18
• Cambridge International A/AS Levels offer a flexible course of study that gives you the freedom to select the subjects that are right for you
• Assessment is available in a wide range of subject areas – Languages, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, English, Mathematics and Business, Creative, Technical and Vocational
• Cambridge International A/AS Level courses differ for each subject, but throughout there is a mix of assessment methods, which may include coursework, practical exercises, oral and listening tests, projects and written examinations
• Good grades at A and AS Level are a key admission requirement 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
• Cambridge International A/AS Levels are continually monitored, developed and improved to give students the best in study and assessment