What are A Levels?
A Levels (Advanced Levels), are subject-based qualifications in UK secondary schools. International students typically study three or four A Level subjects over two years.
You will be assessed after your first year of study, but these results do not count towards your final A Level grade. They are, however, a good way to monitor your progress and great practice for your final exams. Your final assessment is by a series of examinations which take place at the end of your second year.
A Level subjects and facilitating subjects
Choosing to study the right A Level subjects is very important as universities look for students who not only have good grades, but grades in the right subjects. If you already know what you want to study at university, you should think about choosing subjects which give you the best possible preparation for your chosen degree.
Some A Level subjects are more frequently required for entry to university than others. These are known as ‘facilitating’ subjects, because studying them at A Level opens up a wide range of options for university study.
If you are undecided on what to study at university, consider studying two facilitating subjects at A Level to keep a wide range of degree options open to you.
Direct entry to Year 2
Bellerbys College Cambridge offers A2 Level entry to students who have achieved a minimum of three B grades or above at AS Level CIE (Cambridge International A Levels). Students will be able to join the second year 3 term programme starting in September.
Easter Revision Programme
Bellerbys College Brighton offers the new A Level Easter Revision programme. This programme offers students the opportunity to prepare for their exams during the Easter holidays. Taught by highly qualified teachers, it covers core subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and, Economics, helping to boost students confidence, providing exam practice, and improving exam techniques.