CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL OVERVIEW
Every year, thousands of Cambridge International A Level students gain places at good universities worldwide – including the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
That's because universities worldwide recognise Cambridge International A/AS Level as an excellent preparation for a university education. Some US universities give up to a year's credit as a result.
Cambridge International A/AS Level is an internationally benchmarked qualification, taken in over 125 countries.
Cambridge International AS Level
Cambridge International AS Levels have half the content of the corresponding Cambridge International A Level and may be completed in one year. Schools can offer Cambridge International AS Level as a qualification in its own right or as a stage on the way to Cambridge International A Level. Students can study Cambridge International AS Level alongside other subjects to increase breadth in the curriculum and build further knowledge and understanding to other subjects they are studying at Cambridge International A Level.
International Recognition
International A Level and AS Level have widespread international recognition as educational qualifications. This recognition is because:
- International A and AS Level qualifications are recognised by universities as equivalent in value to UK A and AS Levels
- Good grades at A and AS Level can result in one full year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the USA and Canada
- Good A and AS Level grades are vital for admission to all the world's major English-speaking universities and many non-English-speaking universities
- A and AS Level are rigorous programmes that encourage high academic standards
- A and AS Levels have a high profile amongst English-medium international schools around the world
Flexibility
Schools and students find A and AS Levels very flexible. Schools can offer almost any combination of the wide choice of subjects available. Students have the freedom to select the subjects that are right for them – either follow a broad course of study, or specialise in a particular area.
Students can choose from a range of assessment options:
Assessment Options |
Option 1 |
Take all papers of the international A Level course in the same examination session, usually at the end of the second year of study |
Option 2 |
Take a 'staged' assessment route – take the international AS Level in one examination session and complete the final international A Level at a subsequent session* |
Option 3 |
Take the international AS Level only, either at the end of a one-year or two-year course. The international AS syllabus content is half an A Level programme. |
* The staged assessment route is not possible in all subjects. The outcomes awarded for AS language syllabuses cannot be carried forward to A Level.
International Relevance
International A and AS Level syllabuses have been created specifically for an international audience. The content of International A and AS Levels is carefully devised to suit the wide variety of Cambridge schools worldwide and avoid any cultural bias. The structure and administration of International A and AS Levels are also designed to meet the needs of our schools and students around the world.
Assessment
International A and AS Level examination sessions occur twice a year**, in June and November, with results issued in August and January respectively.
International A and AS Level use a wide range of assessment processes and techniques to supplement formal written examinations – orals, practicals, projects and coursework of differing types are all used in various subjects where they are the most effective and appropriate means of measuring attainment.
** Some subjects are only available in June or November.
Reporting of achievement
Each subject that a Cambridge international student takes at AS/A Level receives a separately certificated grade. From 2010, the Cambridge International A Level will be reported on a grade scale from A* grade, awarded for the highest level of achievement, to E, indicating the minimum required performance. Cambridge International Centres should note there is no A* grading in the certification of Cambridge International AS Levels, which will continue to run from Grade A to Grade E.
Performance Feedback
International AS Level provides valuable feedback on performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses prior to any final assessment. Taking the international AS Level examination part-way through the international A Level course provides feedback that students can use to set learning goals for the second half of the course. It can also provide students with the motivation and momentum to complete their programme of study.
SCHOLARSHIP PROFILE
CAMBRIDGE A’ ;LEVEL
The Cambridge A’ level offers by Ascending college is one of the most recognized qualifications around the world. They are accepted as proof of academic ability for entry into Higher Education. Study and examination at A’ level gives students in-depth knowledge and literacy skill that prepare students for success in higher education and employment.
ASCENDING COLLEGE
Ascending College is an educational institution poised to offer the best and qualitative education to help our students realize their dreams of being admitted to a higher institution of learning through Direct entry to any institution of their choice.
OBJECTIVES
Our objective is to prepare students for Cambridge A’ level Examination using experienced teachers and proven effective training methods. Students attending Ascending College with our rigorous and proven training programmes will have higher grade in Cambridge Examination.
SESSION: We cover our full A level programme in one year .We have two sessions every year. The first session starts in July and ends in May of the following year while the second session starts in October and ends in October of the following year.
TRAINING COURSES AND EXAMIANTIONS AVAILABLE
Students must combine at lease 3 of these for the training and examination
Physics Mathematics Economics
Chemistry Geography History
Biology Accounts Computer Science
English literature Business management Government
Why you must register your child/ward in our A level school. |
1) University of Cambridge A level certificate adds value to your child/wards other future certificates and give him/her competitive edge in future endeavour.
2) It provide solid academic foundation and discipline needed to excel in all areas of life(academic & career)
3)It saves time: He/She will enter 200 level at any Nigerian universities(and abroad) by 2010 unlike pre-degree where few successful students secure admission to 100 level at that university only for less competitive or less relevant course.
4)Reliable: With our experience lecturers and newly equipped library and laboratory facilities, any diligent student is sure of good A level point to secure university admission to his/her desired course.
5)Flexible: Your child/ward will have opportunity to choice university and courses based on his/her A level points.
6) With government new policy of joint admission examination for universities, Polytechnics and colleges of education starting next year things may be messed up and devastating but A level route is secure for direct entry.
7)Our past students success record is our testimonial |
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