Cambridge AS & A Levels
Cambridge International AS & A Levels are recognised as a passport to success in education, university and employment
What are Cambridge International AS & A Levels?
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS Levels) and Cambridge International Advanced Levels (A Levels) are subject-based qualifications usually taken in the final two years of high school. Cambridge International AS Level is typically a one-year programme of study, while Cambridge International A Level typically takes two years. Assessment takes place at the end of each programme.
Offered since 1951, these qualifications are administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education, a part of the University of Cambridge.
Who takes Cambridge International AS & A Levels?
Aimed at 16–19 year old students before university study, Cambridge International AS & A Levels are taken by over 175 000 students in more than 125 countries every year. In the UK these are taken in years 12 and 13 of the secondary school curriculum.
Why choose Cambridge International AS & A Levels?
Develop unique skills
The qualifications aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills through:
- In-depth subject content
- Learning to work independently
- Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
- Handling and evaluating different types of information sources
- Thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments and explanations
- Studying and communicating in English.
Who recognises Cambridge International A Levels?
Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities and employers worldwide. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are recognised by UCAS, UK universities and institutions overseas as equivalent in standard and grade to the AS and A Levels taken by students in the UK. Students use Cambridge International AS & A Levels to gain places at leading universities worldwide including the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. In countries such as the United Statesand Canada, good grades in carefully chosen Cambridge International A Level subjects can result in up to one year of university course credit.