The course
The Extended A-level includes the standard 2-year A-level plus the unique advantage of additional specialist academic preparation, which can be tailored according to specific requirements.
Course structure
The syllabus of the extended component is carefully integrated with that of the main A-level course and is designed to fully equip you for the academic and linguistic demands of A-level.
The weighting of English language development and academic subjects is carefully established for each student, depending on specific needs and number of terms. Students requiring greater levels of English development can first take a term of English for Academic Study.
Flexible entry points
Start dates and course length are flexible. You can follow the extended component for up to 3 terms depending on your current level. If you don’t achieve the required level for the next stage of the course, you can easily follow an additional extended term and join the next stage later.
Subject areas (Terms 1 – 3)
Three core subjects studied by all students:
- English language
- Mathematics
- Information Technology
Students can choose from a wide range of elective subjects, including:
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Current Affairs
- Geography
- History
- Physics
Assessment
1. Study Plan: Monitoring of study plan during regular tutorials
2. Progress tests: weekly reviews of work you have recently covered
3. Projects: a developmental piece of work in each subject, with teacher assistance
4. Examinations: formal exams in each subject at the end of each semester.
