A levels:
AS and A levels are the traditional qualifications offered by schools and colleges for 16-19 year olds.
- AS levels can be taken as a stand-alone qualification, or as the first part of an A level course. AS levels are completed at the end of Year 12.
- A2 exams and coursework are added on to an AS level at the end of Year 13, bringing it up to A level standard.
- Most pupils take 4 subjects in Year 12. After AS level exams they drop one subject, and continue the other 3 through Year 13 to complete A levels.
- When A levels are achieved the students will be able to apply to university.