A-levelThis course is for the most able students who are seeking places on competitive degree courses at the most elite universities in the UK or internationally. A-levels are essential for any students considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge University, or to medical school.

A-levels are unique in providing an unrivalled depth of study in a few, specialist subjects. After two years, you will have developed the kind of subject knowledge which is often only acquired during the first year at university in many other countries.

You will have a group tutor who will be your constant point of contact for support throughout your course. You will also benefit from subject specialist teachers. All teachers are highly experienced at understanding the special support international students need in order to progress and excel.

When you apply for an undergraduate course, your chosen universities will offer you a place conditional upon you achieving specified A-level grades. Each A-level is graded from A–E.

The entrance requirements your university sets you will be in either A-level grades or as a UCAS tariff score.

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK.We’ll help you with your application and will guide you through the whole process. The table below shows the UCAS tariff points equivalent to each grade at A-level. AS levels are the first part of an A-level programme, the second part is A2. AS levels can be studied as a free-standing qualification but most students take them as the first part of the A-level qualification.

Course structure

There are two stages to A-levels:

Year 1 — Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level
Year 2 — A2 level

Together, the AS and A2 make up the full A-level qualification.

There are six components to the A-level course:

  1. Main subjects. Depending on your future degree course and ability, we will agree your personal study programme, choosing from three to five subjects.
  2. Academic skills development. You will have classes in Academic English. These will help you to use academic English effectively in your studies, and support both your general and subject-specific learning.
  3. IELTS preparation. At the same time, you will develop specific skills to enable you to pass the IELTS exam to the level required for university entry.
  4. Academic Enrichment programme. Students are also exposed to a variety of topics, including PSHE, Creative Arts and PE, as part of the Academic Enrichment programme.
  5. Examination practice. You will have practice exams every week to ensure that you learn the disciplines of working concisely, accurately and to precise time limits. These weekly exams give your teachers valuable information about your progress so they can make sure each lesson is relevant to your exact needs.
  6. Examinations. Examination structures for A-level vary by subject, but all involve a final examination at the end of year 2. See individual subject guides for more information.

 

One-year A-level

This course is for the most able students who are seeking places on competitive Maths or Science based subject degrees at the most elite universities in the UK or internationally.

The Gold Standard

A-levels are widely regarded as the ‘Gold Standard’ qualification for top universities in Britain, and the rest of the world. This prestigious course is internationally acknowledged as evidence of the most demanding and rigorous intellectual training. The very best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, only accept students with outstanding A-level grades.

Course structure

Students will be required to study three of the following subjects and to follow an intensive course of 8 hours of lessons per week per subject, plus tutorial: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry.

 

Extended A-level

The Extended A-level is for students with lower language levels who want to follow a main A-level course. It consists of 1-4 terms of intensive language tuition and some academic subject classes plus the 6 terms of A-level programme. Whether you need to enrol on the 7, 8, 9 or 10-term programme will depend on your level of English.

Skills the student will develop

The fully integrated tuition system develops your learning and study skills as well as your language skills. The course will enable you to:

  • understand the UK education system
  • become familiar with the style of language used in academic texts
  • increase reading and writing speed
  • enlarge your vocabulary, especially in relation to academic subjects
  • learn to identify key facts and information from a wide range of texts
  • learn to organise and set out factual information clearly and coherently, orally and in writing
  • learn to identify and analyse the main argument in a text or presentation
  • learn to express ideas and opinions logically and confidently using appropriate language
  • learn to challenge the ideas of other and present contrasting views
  • master the different types of assessment task used in the A-level exams

Course structure

There are four broad subject areas:

  • Humanities: Topics are related to Human Geography, Politics and History.
  • Business and Enterprise: Topics are related to theories and practice in business.
  • Scientific Investigation: Topics based around Biology, Physics and Chemistry using practical laboratory work as the basis for scientific investigation.
  • Social, Creative or Physical Education: The Kings Academic Enrichment programme is also followed each week. Subjects include PSHE, Creative Arts or PE.

The classic route to university in the UK, and recognised by many of the best universities around the world. It is designed for confident students who aspire to the most competitive degree courses at UK universities and beyond.

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