The A/S Courses timetabled will depend upon sufficient students choosing them. The courses are extremely demanding and are suitable only for students of proven ability and who have the commitment and motivation to work hard.
Entry Requirements
A recommended minimum of 5 grade A-C's must have been obtained at GCSE, including B grades in certain subjects, for example Maths.
Number of Subjects Studied
Students will normally study four subjects to A/S level in Year 12. Students will then continue with three of these in Year 13, so as to achieve full 'A' levels.
All students taking A/S Levels are required to have obtained grades A-C in GCSE Mathematics and English Language. Any students who have not obtained these grades will be expected to re-take these GCSE's in addition to their A/S Levels.
Other Facts
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A/S levels are one year courses
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Each A/S subject is taught for 5 hours a week. This will necessitate the timetable to be extended until 4.10 pm on a Tuesday and Thursday.
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Students who pass an A/S examination can either cash in this qualification or proceed to 'A' Level for a further year.
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It is possible in some subjects to study them, even if they have not been taken at GCSE
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Insight into Management is participated in by all A/S level students
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Key Skills are tracked and recorded by students with the opportunity to achieve a Key Skills Award
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Enrichment Activities are available to all students with the opportunity of achieving the ASDAN University Award.
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A/S Critical Thinking is taken by all students some an enrichment option in Year 13.
Advice on choosing A/S Level subjects
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Choose subjects that you are strong in as your main choices. Some Departments will expect you to obtain a grade A or B within their subject at GCSE. Where subjects have not been available in Year 11, general GCSE performance will be used to assess a student's suitability for the course.
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Select subjects that you like as you will be studying each subject for four periods a week.
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You will need to consider entry requirements for university and careers. Some careers or university courses will have expected you to study certain subjects at 'A' level.
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You might choose subjects, which support each other or use similar techniques and learning styles. The greater the range of techniques the more difficult your subject combination may prove to be.