A-Level courses

Introduction to A-Level courses

A-Level is the abbreviation of the British High School Curriculum (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level). It is the advanced level course of the General Certificate of Secondary Education examination in the United Kingdom, and it is also the basic education system widely used in the world.

A-levels are recognised by more than 11,000 universities in more than 160 countries around the world, and more than 5 million students take A-levels every year. The A-Level certificate is also used by almost all English-taught universities as an entry criterion for new students, and students can use this certificate to enter the world's top universities.

A list of A-Level requirements for UK universities

First echelon: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford. Benchmark A*A*A, usually requires 4 subjects:

Second echelon: Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London. Benchmark A*AA, usually requires 4 subjects

The third echelon: the University of Warwick, King's University, the University of Edinburgh, etc., and the top 10 universities in the UK. Benchmark A*AA-AAB, usually requires 3 subjects

Echelon 4: Top 20 universities in the UK. Benchmark AAA, -BBB, usually requires 3 subjects

Fifth echelon: Top 50 universities in the UK. Benchmark AAB-CCC, typically requires 3 subjects

A-Level results are divided into six grades: A, B, C, D, E, and U, with A being the best and U being the fail. If you want to get into the top universities in the UK, you need at least all A's or even all A*s.

Introduction to A-Level subjects

• A Level Chinese:The A-Level Chinese exam covers many topics such as education, culture, law, gastronomy, and the environment. Students will be examined with vocabulary, grammar and sentence parsing and other related knowledge points, and they will also need to master the ability and efficiency of thinking conversion between Chinese and English.
• A Level Russian:A-Level Russian requires students to learn and master the knowledge and skills of the Russian language, to actively communicate and discuss in order to better use the Russian language in real life, to read Russian works, and to understand the culture of Russian-speaking countries.
• A Level Chemistry:A-Level Chemistry is a sought-after subject that covers many important chemistry concepts and experimental skills. Students will learn about atoms, molecules, chemical bonds, and reactions, and will have the opportunity to conduct experiments in the laboratory to gain an in-depth understanding of chemical phenomena. In addition, A-Level Chemistry also involves applications in the environmental, medical and industrial fields, laying a solid foundation for students' future career and academic development.
• A Level History:The A-Level History course covers modern history from the 19th and 20th centuries, and learners can choose from topics in European, American or international history to increase their understanding of cause and effect and the development of events.
• A Level Philosophy:The A-Level Philosophy course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in philosophy that will enable them to understand the key concepts and methods of philosophy. Through this course, students will have the opportunity to explore significant issues in a purely secular context. There are many benefits to studying A-Level Philosophy, including developing the ability to think and write clearly and accurately, being exposed to complex texts, analysing and evaluating the views of others, and constructing and defending one's own opinions. A-Level Philosophy helps students develop the ability to think and write clearly and accurately. In the course, students will learn the methods and techniques of philosophical thinking, such as logical reasoning and dialectical thinking, so that they can think deeply and express their opinions on complex philosophical issues. This ability to think and write is important for academic research, career development, and everyday life.
• A Level Business Studies:The A-Level Business course develops students' understanding of the nature of business and its role in society. Students cover economic, ethical, legal, and technical issues and examine the management and decision-making processes of organizations.
• A Level Geography:The A-Level Geography syllabus is extensive, allowing learners to study topics such as hydrology and river landforms, atmosphere and weather, rocks and weathering, population change and settlement dynamics. Learners can also study subjects such as environmental management, global interdependence, and economic transformation.
• A Level German:A-Level German requires learning and mastering the knowledge and ability of the German language, actively communicating and discussing, in order to better use German in real life, read German works, and understand German culture.
• A Level Psychology:A-Level Psychology aims to provide students with an understanding of psychological concepts, theories and research methods. Covers the four core areas of psychology: biology, cognition, society, and learning. Students are allowed to deepen their learning by choosing two from clinical psychology, consumer psychology, health psychology, or organizational psychology.
  Students are encouraged to discover the relationship between the mind and everyday life.
• A Level Latin:A-Level Latin requires students to learn and master the knowledge and ability to speak Latin, and to actively communicate and discuss in order to better use Latin in real life, read Latin works, and understand the culture of Latin-speaking countries.
• A Level Mathematics:A-Level Mathematics is a mathematics course at the high school level in the UK, usually studied between the ages of 16 and 18. It consists of three modules, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics, which aims to develop students' mathematical thinking skills and ability to solve practical problems. A-Level Mathematics is one of the most important exam subjects for university entry in the UK and is compulsory for many science, engineering and economics majors.
• A Level French:A-Level French requires learning and mastering the knowledge and ability of the French language, actively communicating and discussing, so as to better use French in real life, read French works, and understand French cultural knowledge.
• A Level Physics:A-Level Physics is a UK high school subject designed to develop students' physics, numeracy and experimental skills by studying the interactions between matter, energy and phenomena. This course starts with basic concepts and gradually delves into the important principles and theories in the field of physics, such as electricity, magnetism, light, force, motion, etc., while also covering the knowledge of physics applied to the field of modern science and technology.
• A Level Economics:A-Level Economics students will learn how to interpret and analyse economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information, and organise, present and communicate ideas and judgments clearly. The syllabus covers a range of basic economic concepts, including price systems and government intervention, international trade and exchange rates, the measurement of employment and inflation, and an introduction to the causes and consequences of inflation. Students also learn about enterprise theory, market failures, macroeconomic theory and policy, and economic growth and development.
• A Level English Literature:A-Level English Literature will study prose, poetry and drama, and develop reading comprehension skills and expand a wider range of reading by developing reading and analytical skills.
• A Level English Language:A-Level English Language provides learners with the opportunity to learn English and its use in communication. Through study, develop the ability to read and analyse materials to further understand and understand the peculiarities and problems of the English language. Learners will also develop clear, accurate, creative, and effective writing skills for different purposes and audiences.
• A Level Spanish:The A-Level Spanish course starts with the most basic words and gradually leads students to understand phrases, grammar and paragraph comprehension, as well as to understand Spanish culture.
• A Level Music/Music Theory:A-Level Music encourages learners to develop their musical skills in a variety of musical styles and traditions, and to build on their musical interests. Learners are encouraged to listen, create, and act through understanding, analyzing, and communicating confidently. They learn to be independent and critical thinkers.
• A-Level Biology:A-Level Biology is a Level 1 exam course on biology designed to guide students to an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of life sciences. It enables students to better understand the importance and applications of biology in many ways by including the study of the most important concepts in biology, such as cells and genetics. The course also teaches students how to use the scientific method to study biology and propose solutions to life science problems, as well as comprehensive theoretical knowledge about the environment and individual development. The A-Level Biology course is designed to build basic academic literacy to support students' practical skills, and as such, the focus of the course is on developing mindsets and skills capable of researching, analysing and interpreting evolving biological knowledge.
• A-Level Art & Design:A-Level Art and Design is a course at the UK high school level designed to develop students' art and design skills and help them understand the historical and cultural context of art and design. This course can prepare students to become artists, designers or other related careers.
  A-Level Art Assessment Content
  The A-Level Art and Design course consists of two parts: personal investigation and research (60%) + time-limited proposition test (40%).
  Personal research includes: work book (Sketchbook + final work) + personal research article (paper with more than 1000 words)
  The time-limited proposition test includes: preliminary research Sketchbook + 15 hours of time-limited proposition creation
• A-Level Art History:A-Level Art History develops students' understanding of the relationship between society and art; art history terms, concepts, and issues; The influence of cultural, social and political factors, as well as the development of materials, techniques and processes in art and architecture over time.
• A-Level Computer Science and Information Systems:The aim of the A-Level Computer Science syllabus is to encourage learners to understand the fundamentals of computer science and how computer programs work in a variety of environments. Learners will learn about information representation, communication and internet technologies, hardware, software development, and relational database modeling.
• EPQ：The EPQ is an independent research project outside of the A-Level curriculum. An extra-curricular programme jointly planned by the four major A-Level examination boards in the UK (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC). Research-based study programmes are highly recommended by the UK Department for Education and the Higher Education Admissions Service (UCAS).

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