A Level Facts
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Ages:
15.5+ -
Entry Requirements:
At least 10 years of schooling and a good school record -
Language Requirements:
IELTS 4.5+ (or equivalent)
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Average class size:
11 -
Hours per week:
22+ -
Course duration:
6 terms (September Start)
5 terms (January Start)
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International Fees:
£38,505 (per year) -
EU Fees:
£31,710 (per year) -
Domestic Fees:
£22,080 (per year)
(Additional A level subjects £8,280 per year)
Rolling intake* Students meeting the entry criteria will be accepted between September and January into A Level Year 1. After this point, students will be considered and admitted on a case by case basis.
Why study A Level at CATS Cambridge?
A Levels are the classic British path into higher education and offer an excellent route to study at high-ranking UK universities. A levels are a highly regarded qualification, and can open the widest choice of UK universities. At CATS Cambridge, students can join Year 12 in both September and January to study for the A Level qualification.
“At CATS Cambridge, we identify the potential of every student and work with them to ensure they make the best progress they can make.”
Assistant Principal, Academic
Qadeer Afzal
A Level Overview
A Levels are a focused qualification of three subjects and English studied over two years, with examinations in the second year. At CATS Cambridge, our A Level delivery is specifically designed for motivated international students, with additional English language support to help them excel in their studies. We offer a wide range of subjects we work with each student to choose the best combination to achieve their university goals.
A Level qualifications in a wide choice of subjects, including Sciences, Humanities and the Arts
Develop desirable study skills, such as critical thinking, essay/report writing and solution-based thinking
Unlock progressing to a UK or international university
Get exposure to the style of assessment and teaching in the UK
Complete challenging research and homework tasks
Prepare for an English qualification recognised by international universities
A Level Subject Choices and Structure
Students study three subjects (plus English for students with English as a second language) during the two-year A Level qualification, choosing one from each subject block:
January 2026 Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Block F |
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Biology Maths Business | Biology Chemistry Physics Maths History Economics | Chemistry Maths Psychology Business | Biology Physics Maths Sociology Economics | Chemistry Maths | Portuguese Chinese Turkish Russian |
September 2026 Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Block F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biology Business Maths Physics | Biology Economics History Economics History Physics Art & Design | Maths Computer Science Business Chemistry Psychology | Sociology Economics Further Maths Physics Maths | Chemistry Maths | Chinese Russian Turkish |
January Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Block F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Economics
| Maths
| Physics Biology | Sociology Chemistry |
A Level Course Descriptors
Please find the full course descriptors for each of our A Level courses in our Student Hub. They entail:
Subject Overview
Prior Learning Requirements
Exam Board Information
Course Content
Assessment
Textbooks/Revision Guides
Higher Education Pathways
Complementary Subjects of Study
Questions about A Level
In some subjects, there is a small amount of assessment during the course, but mainly you will take formal exams at the end of the course. These exams are set by government approved examination boards across the whole of the UK, so the grades you get are highly valuable formal external qualifications.
A level results are published nationally in August each year. Grades range from A* (pronounced A-star) down to E.
A Levels are graded A*, A, B, C, D or E where A* is the highest grade and E is the lowest. Students must achieve an E grade or above to pass.
A Level results for schools in England released in August each year.
A Level Testimonials
- A level
- Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Russian
- Kings College London
- Maths and Philosophy
- A level
- Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
- University of Cambridge
- Natural Sciences
- A level
- Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics
- University of St Andrews
- Neuroscience
- A level
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
- to be confirmed - 2023
- A level
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Brunel University London
- Medicine MBBS
- A level
- Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
- University College London
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- A level
- Economics, Psychology, Mathematics
- to be confirmed - 2023
- A level
- Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
- University of Warwick
- Computer Science
- A level
- History, Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics
- University of Cambridge
- Mathematics
- A level
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
- University College London
- Applied Medical Sciences
- A level
- Economics, History, Mathematics
- Sciences Po, France
- Politics