A Levels

At Queens British Grammar School our learners gain places at leading universities every year with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The syllabuses develop a deep understanding of subjects and independent thinking skills.


Curriculum


The syllabuses prepare learners for university study, which is why universities worldwide value and recognise Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.


Cambridge International AS & A Level develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:


  • In-depth subject content
  • Independent thinking
  • Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
  • Handling and evaluating different types of information source
  • Thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments
  • Making judgements, recommendations and decisions
  • Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them logically and clearly
  • Working and communicating in English.


An A Level is typically a two-year course, and AS Level is typically one year. Some subjects can be started as a AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International A Level.


Exams and Qualifications


Our learners can choose from a range of assessment options to gain Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications:


  1. Take the Cambridge International AS Level only. The syllabus content is half a Cambridge International A Level.
  2. Take a ‘staged’ assessment route – take the Cambridge International AS Level in one examination series and complete the final Cambridge International A Level at a subsequent series. AS Level marks can be carried forward to a full A Level twice within a 13 month period.*
  3. Take all papers of the Cambridge International A Level course in the same examination session, usually at the end of the course.


We hold Cambridge International AS & A Level examination series twice a year, in June and November. Results are issued in August and January.


* The staged assessment route is not possible in all subjects. The outcomes awarded for Cambridge International AS Level language syllabuses cannot be carried forward to Cambridge International A Level.