GCE Advanced Level facts for kids

The A-Level (short for Advanced Level) is a type of important exam. Students in the United Kingdom usually take these exams. They are taken at the end of secondary school. A-Levels help students get into university.

What Are A-Levels?

A-Levels are usually taken two years after students finish their GCSE or IGCSE exams. They are a step up from GCSEs. These exams are a way to show what you have learned. They help you prepare for higher education.

How Do A-Levels Work?

Most students choose to study three A-Level subjects. Each A-Level subject is usually split into different parts. You take exams for each part. For example, you might study Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.

AS-Levels and A2-Levels

An AS-Level is the first half of an A-Level. You can study an AS-Level on its own. But to get a full A-Level, you must also complete the second half. The second half of an A-Level is called an A2-Level. So, AS-Level plus A2-Level equals one full A-Level.

Why Are A-Levels Important?

A-Levels are very important for students who want to go to university. Most universities require A-Levels for you to study a degree course. They show universities that you have studied a subject deeply. Good A-Level grades can help you get into your chosen university.

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  Brighton, Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College is a sixth form college in East Sussex for 16- to 19-year-old students offering a broad range of A levels in English literature, English language, maths, biology, chemistry, physics, history, geography, politics, law, classical civilization, religious studies, business, dance, drama, economics, philosophy, computer science, and other subjects.

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