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A Level Facts
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Ages:
September start: 15.5+
January start: 16+ -
Entry Requirements:
At least 10 years of schooling and a good school record -
Language Requirements:
IELTS 5.0+ (or equivalent)
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Average class size:
14 -
Hours per week:
22+ -
Course duration:
6 Terms (September start)
5 Terms (January start)
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Tuition Fees:
(per year) -
International:
£35,115 -
EU:
£28,880 -
UK:
£19,820
Why study A Level at Worthgate?
A levels are the classic British path into higher education and offer an excellent route to study at high ranking UK universities. A levels are a highly regarded qualification, and can open the widest choice of UK universities.
“A-Levels are advanced level qualifications that are established, Internationally recognised and valued by employers. They also play a pivotal role in enabling our students to access higher education at university. A-Level study is where our students find joy and fulfilment in their learning as they have the freedom to choose the subjects of real interest. Consequently, these qualifications provide them the essential knowledge and skills to flourish both academically and professionally.”
Rebecca Champion,
Assistant Principal Academic,
The Worthgate School
A Level Overview
A levels are a focussed qualification of three subjects and English studied usually over two years, with examinations in the second year.
A level qualifications in a wide choice of subjects, including Sciences, Humanities and the Arts
Develop desirable study skills, such as critical thinking, essay/report writing and solution-based thinking
Unlock progressing to a UK or international university
Get exposure to the style of assessment and teaching in the UK
Complete challenging research and homework tasks
Prepare for an English qualification recognised by international universities
A Level Subject Choices and Structure
The Worthgate School offers both January and September starts for A level. Students study three subjects during the two-year A Level course, choosing one from each subject block:
September Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E |
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Business Maths Further Maths* Physics Psychology | Further Maths Physics Psychology | Chemistry History Maths Psychology | Art Biology Economics Maths Sociology | Business Chemistry History Maths Sociology |
*Further Maths can only be chosen as a fourth subject following assessment once in school.
January Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C |
|---|---|---|
Maths Physics Psychology | Business Chemistry Sociology | Biology Economics Maths |
January Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biology Economics Math | Business Chemistry Sociology | Physics Psychology Math |
A Level Course descriptors
Please find the full course descriptors for each of our A Level courses in our Student Hub. They entail:
- Subject Overview
- Prior Learning Requirements
- Exam Board Information
- Course Content
- Assessment
- Textbooks/Revisions Guides
- Higher Education Pathways
- Complementary Subjects of Study
Questions about A Levels
In some subjects, there is a small amount of assessment during the course, but mainly you will take formal exams at the end of the course. These exams are set by government approved examination boards across the whole of the UK, so the grades you get are highly valuable formal external qualifications.
A level results are published nationally in August each year. Grades range from A* (pronounced A-star) down to E.
A levels are graded A*, A, B, C, D or E where A* is the highest grade and E is the lowest. Students must achieve an E grade or above to pass.
A level results for schools in England released in August each year.
A Level Testimonials
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