If you want to apply to prestigious universities in the UK and other countries, you need to know about A-Level courses! However, 

there are still many parents and students who do not know exactly what this course is like. Today, we will clarify the A-Level system for everyone! What is 1A-Level?

It is equivalent to the "British College Entrance Examination". The British high school curriculum allows you to apply to all universities in the UK, 

as well as some universities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and other places.

The course selection is extremely wide, covering mathematics, science, chemistry, computer science, geography, literature, economics, business, 

psychology, art, and more. You can choose subjects that you are good at, such as liberal arts, science, and art.

I. Duration of Study and Course Selection

The duration of study is two years

In the first year of the AS Level (Grade 11), 3 to 5 courses need to be selected and the AS exam should be taken in the second semester of Grade 11.

In the second year of A2 Level (Senior year) : Continue to study these 3 to 5 subjects in depth and take the final exam in the second semester of senior year.

2. Course selection

There are a total of 67 courses. Usually, 3 to 4 courses that one is good at and interested in are chosen, and grades are obtained by passing the exams

Ii. Admission Criteria

World-class universities like Oxford and Cambridge basically require A 3A rating, and some schools need an A*

Iii. Is it Suitable for You?

Students who are determined to apply to British universities! A-level enjoys A higher recognition among prestigious British universities than IB and AP

Students who are weak in certain subjects! Just choose 3 to 4 courses to give full play to your advantages

Iv. Course Difficulty

Study 3 to 4 courses. The difficulty lies in the depth of the courses. With a solid foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry, it is not difficult 

to study science. In China, having a good foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry makes it relatively easy to get high scores by understanding the questions.

V. Registration Method

If you study at an international school, a British high school or an institution with test center qualifications, the school/institution will help you register

Domestic high school students who study full-time or at institutions without examination centers are considered social candidates. 

They need to register on the official website of the A-Level Examination Board or the Britishcouncil as prompted. 

The examination venues may be at British embassies, consulates, or cultural and educational associations

Vi. Examination Time and Results

If you study at an international school, a British high school or an institution with test center qualifications, the school/institution will help you register

The examination boards include AQA, OCR, EDEXCEL, CIE, WJEC, etc

The examination dates vary among different examination boards (such as CIE in May and October). Edexcel May, October, January

It is necessary to know in advance which bureau's course to take and go to the official website to download the examination syllabus for targeted review

Grades are divided into six levels: A, B, C, D, E, and U (A is the best, E is pass, and U is fail), corresponding to A 100-point scale: A (80-100), 

B (70-79), C(60-69), D (50-59), and E (40-49). All subjects can be taken in stages or at once, with multiple examination opportunities, and the best score will be determined!

Do you understand the A-Level academic system now?