A Level

• A traditional qualification, A-Levels combine AS levels and A2s.
• In Year 13, you can decide which of your AS levels to specialise in by taking the relevant A2 to turn them into A Levels.
• A2s build on the knowledge you've learnt at AS level to give you a deeper understanding of a subject.
• There are a huge variety of A2s on offer and they can be mixed and matched with Vocational A Levels, GNVQs and Key Skills to suit your interests.

• A2s are made up of three units that complement the three units taken for the AS level.
• You'll be assessed using a combination of coursework (30%) and exams (70%), although practical tests may be used for some subjects.

• A-Levels will help you get ahead in the workplace, or they can count towards the requirements for higher education.
• Entry to university and colleges of higher education is usually worked out on a points system - all your qualifications add up to give you a score that helps determine your entry in to most higher education.
• The points system changed in 2002 and now an A grade at A Level is worth 120 points - the same as an A grade in a six-unit Advanced GNVQ. It works on a sliding scale, so B = 100, C = 80, D = 60 and an E= 40 points.

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