A-Levels are the Stepping Stone to a Bright Future
A levels of education.
A levels of education is the best way to ensure that you get into the college or university of your choice. It is also the best way to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in your chosen field.
What are A levels?
A levels are academic qualifications that students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland take at the end of their secondary education. In Scotland, students take Scottish Highers instead.
Singapore A levels are usually taken over two years, with exams at the end of each year. Students usually take four or five subjects at A level, although they can take more or fewer if they wish.
The subjects available at A level vary between schools and colleges, but there is a wide range to choose from, including traditional academic subjects such as English, history, and mathematics, as well as more vocational subjects such as business studies, engineering, and health and social care.
Students’ results in their A level exams determine whether they can go on to study for a degree or other higher-level qualification at a university or college. The grades that students achieve also affect which universities or colleges they can apply to – most institutions have minimum entry requirements for different courses.
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of students taking so-called ‘facilitating subjects’ at A level – these are the subject areas most commonly required for entry into Russell Group universities (a group of 24 prestigious UK institutions that includes Oxford and Cambridge).
What is the purpose of A levels?
A levels are academic qualifications usually taken by students aged 16-18 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, students take Highers instead.
The purpose of A levels is to prepare students for university study. They are also seen as a way of showing employers that a person has the ability to study and understand complex concepts.
A levels are usually taken over two years, with exams at the end of each year. Students typically take four or five subjects at A level, although they can take more if they wish. The most popular subjects include English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, and History.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how many A levels you should take – it depends on what you want to study at university and what your career plans are. However, most universities require applicants to have at least three A levels (or equivalent qualifications), so this is a good benchmark to aim for.
Who takes A levels?
A levels are academic qualifications that students in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and a few other countries can take at the end of their secondary education to gain access to university.
In England, students usually take A levels over two years, with exams at the end of each year. In Wales and Northern Ireland, students usually take A levels over three years, with exams at the end of each year.
There is a wide range of A level subjects available, and students can choose to study any combination that they like (subject to availability at their school or college).
A levels are generally taken by students aged 16-18. However, there is no upper age limit for taking A levels and many adults choose to study them later in life either for personal interest or to improve their career prospects.
How are A levels structured?
A levels are the gold standard of British education and are generally necessary for university admission. They are structured as follows:
There are three main types of A level: AS (Advanced Subsidiary), A2 (Advanced), and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
AS levels are generally taken after one year of study, while A2s are taken after two years. The EPQ is an additional qualification that can be taken alongside AS or A2 levels.
A levels are graded on a scale from A* to E, with A* being the highest grade possible. Grades A*-C indicate a pass, while D-E indicates a fail.