Cambridge International AS and A Level
Three or four subjects, two exam stages, and a qualification universities in the UK, Australia and beyond know well.
About This Programme
Cambridge International AS and A Level is a subject-based pre-university qualification. You choose three or four subjects, sit the AS stage first, then complete the full A Level. Grades run from A* to E, and exam series are held in June and November, with results in August and January. Our timetable is built around the subject combinations that lead into medicine, engineering, business and law.
Programme Structure
AS Level (first stage)
Covers the first half of each subject. AS results are graded a to e and count towards the full A Level.
A2 (second stage)
Completes the full A Level. Final A Level grades run from A* to E. A Level is assessed by examination.
Exam series
Cambridge holds exam series in June and November. Results are released in August and January.
Subjects offered
Recommended subject combinations
Biology and Chemistry, with Mathematics or Physics
Leads to degrees such as:
Mathematics and Physics, with Chemistry or Further Mathematics
Leads to degrees such as:
Mathematics and Economics, with Accounting, Business or Further Mathematics
Leads to degrees such as:
Law, Economics and Literature in English, or Psychology
Leads to degrees such as:
Key Highlights of Cambridge A Level
Combinations built for your degree
Counsellors check your subject choice against real university entry requirements before you enrol.
Small subject classes
Tutorials stay small enough for weekly marked practice on past papers.
Exam technique from week one
Timed papers, mark schemes and examiner reports are part of every subject plan.
University placement on campus
Our placement team supports UCAS, Australian and New Zealand applications.
Meet Our Cambridge A Level Students
Cambridge A Level
Lee Jia Xuan
A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Holds an offer to read Medicine in the UK.
Cambridge A Level
Arvind Selvaraj
Three A* and an A. Starting Computer Science in London.
Entry Requirements
- SPM: at least 5 credits, including English
- UEC: at least 3 Bs, including Mathematics and English
- IGCSE or O Level: at least 5 credits, including English
- Credit in the subjects you plan to take, or equivalent, is recommended
Where It Leads
Accepted for entry at universities such as
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Level harder than other pre-university programmes?
How do I choose subjects if I have not decided on a degree?
Can I take four subjects?
When are results released?
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Start Cambridge A Level in February
Next intakes: February (18 months), April (15 months), August (18 months). Talk to a counsellor about entry, fees and scholarships.