A Level at a Glance
  • Typically two-year programme (AS & A2)
  • Most learners take 3 subjects, plus EPQ/Global Perspectives
  • Assessment through modular or linear exams
  • Grades A*-E with internationally benchmarked standards
  • Recognised by universities worldwide
  • Subject depth ideal for Medicine, Engineering, Law and more
  • January and June sitting windows for some boards
  • Offers credit transfer into select first-year university courses

The Sixth Form Journey

Advanced Level (A Level) qualifications build on IGCSE, O Level, or equivalent foundations. Learners dive deep into specialist subjects over Year 12 (AS Level) and Year 13 (A2 Level). Examination boards such as Cambridge Assessment, Pearson Edexcel, and Oxford AQA deliver structured syllabuses that foster analytic thinking, research, and academic writing-core skills for higher education.

Subject Pathways

Popular subject clusters include:

  • STEM: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science.
  • Social Sciences: Economics, Business, Accounting, Psychology, Sociology, Geography.
  • Arts & Humanities: English Literature, History, Law, Politics, Modern Languages.
  • Creative & Applied: Art & Design, Media Studies, Music, Drama, Design & Technology.

Our advisors align combinations with university prerequisites (e.g., Chemistry + Biology for Medicine, Further Mathematics for competitive Engineering courses).

Assessment & Grading

Most boards now run linear assessment-students sit synoptic exams at the end of Year 13. Some offer modular resit opportunities. Coursework, practical endorsements (in science subjects), and speaking tests (for languages) contribute to final grades. Scores range from A* to E, with U denoting Ungraded. Universities issue conditional offers such as "AAA with A in Chemistry," so precise grade tracking matters.

University & Career Readiness

MetaSchool supports learners beyond academics:

  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or Cambridge Global Perspectives & Research to evidence independent scholarship.
  • Personal statement coaching and referee guidance for UCAS, Common App, and Canadian universities.
  • Mock interviews for Oxbridge, medical schools, and scholarship boards.
  • Career immersions, hackathons, and research collaborations to strengthen portfolios.

Flexible Delivery

Students can pursue A Levels fully online with MetaSchool AI, join blended labs for practical sciences, or accelerate single-subject retakes. Real-time analytics benchmark performance against global cohorts, ensuring learners remain on track for ambitious offers.

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