Thousands of learners worldwide gain places at leading universities every year with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The syllabuses develop a deep understanding of subjects and independent thinking skills.

Cambridge International AS and A Level curriculum

We help schools to build a Cambridge Advanced curriculum that brings success for learners. The syllabuses prepare learners for university study, which is why universities worldwide value and recognise Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.

Cambridge International AS & A Level develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:

• In-depth subject content

• Independent thinking

• Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations

• Handling and evaluating different types of information source

• Thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments

• Making judgements, recommendations and decisions

• Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them logically and clearly

• Working and communicating in English.

We offer a choice of 55 subjects and schools can offer them in almost any combination. This flexibility means schools can build an individualised curriculum, and learners can choose to specialise in a particular subject area or study a range of subjects.

Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course, and Cambridge International AS Level is typically one year. Some subjects can be started as a Cambridge International AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International A Level. Find out more about the different assessment options.

Qualification

Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course, and Cambridge International AS Level is typically one year.

Assessment options

Your learners can choose from a range of assessment options to gain Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications:

1. Take the Cambridge International AS Level only. The syllabus content is half a Cambridge International A Level.

2. Take a ‘staged’ assessment route – take the Cambridge International AS Level in one examination series and complete the final Cambridge International A Level at a subsequent series. AS Level marks can be carried forward to a full A Level twice within a 13 month period.*

3. Take all papers of the Cambridge International A Level course in the same examination session, usually at the end of the course.

We hold Cambridge International AS & A Level examination series twice a year, in June and November. Results are issued in August and January.

Reporting achievement

Each subject that a learner takes receives a separate grade.

Grades are benchmarked using internationally recognised grades, which have clear guidelines to explain the standards of achievement.

The Cambridge International A Level is reported on a grade scale from A* (highest) to E (minimum required performance). There is no A* grade for Cambridge International AS Levels, which run from grade A to E.

We also provide worldwide results statistics for Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications.

Performance feedback

Many schools use Cambridge International AS Level to give learners valuable feedback on their performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses before they complete their full Cambridge International A Level.

Recognition and acceptance

Cambridge qualifications are accepted and valued by many leading universities and employers around the world.

Cambridge students are widely accepted in top study destinations worldwide, such as the US, UK and Australia, as well as in many other countries including Canada, Germany, Singapore and South Africa. We are committed to ensuring that university and college admissions offices around the world understand the value of our qualifications.