Background of the UK A-Level System
Established in 1951, the UK A-Level (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) standardized academic qualifications to prepare students for university. It emphasise specialization in 3–4 subjects aligned with students’ strengths and career goals. A-Levels gained global recognition, accepted by 160+ countries and top universities (e.g., Oxford, Harvard). Today, it remains a “gold standard” in education.
Why Study International A-Levels?
Flexible Modular Learning
A-Levels break subjects into units, allowing students to focus on one module at a time. This lets them retake specific units to improve grades without re-studying entire subjects, reducing stress and enabling targeted improvement.
Multiple Exam Opportunities
With exams held 2–3 times yearly (varies by exam board), students can spread out assessments or retake underperforming modules. For example, Edexcel allows retaining high scores from past attempts, maximizing final grades.
Subject Specialization
Students choose 3–4 subjects aligned with their strengths and career goals (e.g., math + physics + economics for engineering). This avoids the pressure of broad curricula like the IB, making it ideal for focused learners.
Flexible Modular Learning
A-Levels break subjects into units , allowing students to focus on one module at a time. This lets them retake specific units to improve grades without re-studying entire subjects, reducing stress and enabling targeted improvement.
Multiple Exam Opportunities
With exams held 2–3 times yearly (varies by exam board), students can spread out assessments or retake underperforming modules. For example, Edexcel allows retaining high scores from past attempts, maximizing final grades.
Subject Specialization
Students choose 3–4 subjects aligned with their strengths and career goals (e.g., math + physics + economics for engineering). This avoids the pressure of broad curricula like the IB, making it ideal for focused learners.
When to Begin?
Standard Entry: Start at age 16 (after completing GCSE/IGCSE).
Accelerated Entry: Start at age 15 or earlier (for outstanding students)
Learning Hours
Online Lesson Hours: A total of 90 hours per subject
Self-Learning Hours: 100 hours estimated (depending on student’s level)
Exam Schedule
Pearson Edexcel iAL’s Modular System: Subjects are divided into 4–6 exam papers, allowing students to spread assessments across multiple sittings (Jan/June/Oct). Students can retake individual papers to improve grades without repeating entire courses
Student need to apply for exam 6 months in advance.
A Level examinations are conducted in Pearson Edexcel recognized exam centres (visit Pearson Edexcel website to find out more.)
Apply For A-Level Programme
September/January/May Intake