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Three A-Level subjects get you through the doors of almost any university worldwide (including Oxbridge, the Russell Group, the Ivy League, and the Group of Eight). Three strong grades alongside a well-rounded, holistic profile also unlock access to a wide range of scholarships.

A handful of institutions—mostly in Asia—may expect four high-grade A-Levels for specific scholarships or hyper-competitive programmes. During 1-on-1 consultations with our Academic Leadership Team, students receive tailored advice on the optimal subject pathway for their university destinations."

"Offers will normally only be made for three A-levels regardless of how many you are taking...We advise candidates not to spread themselves too thinly across too many subjects, where they may risk dropping a grade or two in their results." - University of Oxford

Four Subjects - Academic Stream

Students with aspirations to receive scholarships when enrolling in universities in some Asian countries with a strong focus on academic results.

Students will choose four subjects with at least one Science/Maths.

Students will take part in Sixth Form Super Curriculum programme.

Three subjects - Engaged Stream

Students with aspirations to enter universities in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand with a strong focus on students who possess an enthusiasm for learning beyond the curriculum.

Students will choose three subjects and experience a range of courses aimed at developing additional skillsets - Research skills through EPQ and Social Leadership and Entrepreneurship (Project Purpose).

Students will take part in Sixth Form Super Curriculum programme.

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

Students at HIS Sixth Form are set up for success, aiming to stretch their potential and achieve the best grades possible, providing them the best opportunities to gain entry into top universities.

Understanding that the GCE A-Levels is a rigorous curriculum that builds upon student's understanding in GCSE and IGCSE and would challenge them beyond what they have experienced thus far, we have set a subject requirement for each subject at A-Levels. The intake requirements take into account the student's aptitude, understanding, skills and knowledge in specific subjects at GCSE/IGCSE that would best allow the student to access the curriculum at the standards of the A-Levels.

It is important for students to obtain the prerequisite IGCSE grades for them to study, manage and excel in their selected A-Level subjects. Students who do not meet a particular subject requirement would need to select a different subject or another pathway.

Without compromising the maximum capacity of a class, final offer of subject options is dependent on the availability of places in a standard class size.

Refer to the chart with the intake requirement for each subjects at A-Levels: