What are A Levels?

A Levels, or Advanced Level qualifications, are subject-based exams that students in the UK and other countries take to enter higher education or professional careers. Typically studied over two years, A Levels are a crucial step in the academic journey of many students, offering a deeper exploration of subjects than what is covered at the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) level. A Levels are an alternative programme of study to the International Baccalaureate programmes offered at the same age range (16-18).

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a comprehensive and academically challenging pre-university educational programme for students typically aged 16 to 19. It was established in 1968 by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) in Geneva, Switzerland and aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.

Did you know that the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) undergraduate admissions cycle for 2024 opens on the 16^th May 2023, ready for early submission starting on the 5^th September 2023? And Education Advisers can help you get ahead of your cohort in applying. So how can we help you?

We weclome University Admissions Consultant, Rob Butler, and Principal of Abbey College Cambridge, Dr. Julian Davies, to discuss student journies onto the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.