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Cambridge International
A and AS Levels
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What are Cambridge International A Levels?
• International GCE A Levels are provided by University of
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the world’s largest
provider of international qualifications for 14–19 year olds
• International A Level is a ‘gold standard’ qualification
– For over 50 years A Levels have been accepted for entry to
universities and institutes of higher education around the world
– A Levels are important to employers who often demand them as a
condition of employment
• International A Levels incorporate the best of UK A Levels, but
are designed to meet the needs of international students
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What are Cambridge International AS Levels?
• International GCE AS Level was first examined in 2001
• It represents the first half of an International A Level course
• International AS Levels bring flexibility to an International A
Level programme by allowing students to:
– Follow a staged assessment route to International A Level by taking
the International AS Level in one examination session and
completing the final International A Level assessments at a
subsequent session
– Take the International AS Level as either a one or two year course
instead of, or in addition to, full International A Levels
• International AS Level has half the value of an International A
Level and is accepted for entry to university courses across the
world
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Who can take Cambridge
International A and AS Levels?
• International AS Level
examinations are usually taken at
age 17
• International A Level examinations
are usually taken at age 18
• Students who are taking or have
completed Cambridge IGCSEs or
Cambridge O Levels will find
International A and AS Levels a
logical next step
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What are the benefits?
• Good International A and AS Level grades are a key to
admission for all the world’s major English-speaking universities
and many non-English speaking universities
• Good grades at International A Level can result in up to one full
year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the USA
and Canada
– International AS Levels carry half the weighting of an International
A Level and are typically awarded half the credit value
• International A and AS Levels offer students a flexible course of
study that gives them the freedom to select the subjects that are
right for them
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What are Cambridge International
A and AS Level courses and exams like?
• International A and AS Levels require guided learning time in
class, the library or a resource centre
• All syllabuses require students to develop analytical skills and
the ability to apply knowledge
• Studying for International A and AS Levels is academically
challenging but offers excellent preparation for the next stage of
education – study at university or college
• The course differs for each subject, but throughout there will be
a mix of assessment methods, which may include coursework,
practical exercises, oral and listening tests, projects and written
examinations
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When can Cambridge International
A and AS Levels be taken?
• International A Level courses usually take two years to complete
and examinations are taken at the end of that period
• International AS Level examinations are usually taken after a
year, either as part of the International A Level course, or as a
qualification in their own right
• Examination sessions are held in June and November each
year
– Results for June sessions are issued in August
– Results for November sessions are issued in January
• Subjects are graded A through to E - grade A is awarded for the
highest level of performance, grade E for the lowest
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What resources are available?
• Each International A and AS Level syllabus is accompanied by a
resource list with full details of books and other materials that
may be useful in the classroom
• Teachers are also provided with a range of resources and
support materials to equip them with the skills they need to
teach International A and AS Level courses
• These include:
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Online support and resources
Textbooks and other classroom materials
Teacher training
Professional development qualifications
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About CIE
• The world’s largest provider of
international qualifications for 14-19
year olds
• Offers school qualifications such as
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level
and International A and AS Level, plus
professional qualifications in areas such
as IT, business and management
• Part of Cambridge Assessment Group
and part of the University of Cambridge
King’s College, Cambridge
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About CIE
• CIE examinations are taken in
over 150 different countries
• Cambridge qualifications are
recognised by universities,
colleges and employers across
the globe
• CIE is the only not-for-profit
examination board to be QCA
accredited by the UK
government
Downing College, Cambridge
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