A-LEVEL
A Levels are Level 3 qualifications that you can choose to take after your GCSEs.
A Levels are Level 3 qualifications that you can choose to take after your GCSEs. A Levels can be studied in schools, sixth form centres or at some Further Education Colleges.
They are a popular way to get the qualifications required for university, although you can just take them on their own without progressing to university.
Why Choose A-Level?
They’re for you if you get on well with both classroom learning and independent study, and if you enjoy a more academic style of learning.
A Levels let you expand on a GCSE Subject that you may have enjoyed and want to explore in greater detail.
They can help prepare you for higher education or if you are unsure of your career plans.
Most employers regard them highly and it can help to keep your options open.
How to Make the Right Choices?
To study A Levels, you will need to have done well in your GCSEs.
Most schools and colleges will expect you to have gained grades 9-4 (A*- C in old grades) in your GCSEs with a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Maths.
You may need a GCSE at grade 6 or above in a subject if you want to go on to study it at A Level.
Each School or College may have specific requirements, these can vary from 4 passes to 6 passes, so you should check with each institution.