1. Your A-Level An academic qualification assessed through written examination

2. Welcome A-Levels: What are they? A-Levels: What to expect
Next steps: University

3. A-Levels the Principles
A-Level; Advanced Level; GCE; General Certificate of Education
Normally studied by students aged 16-19
Graded using the scale: A* A, B, C, D, and E.
All A-Levels are linear (the exams take place at the end of the course)
Globally recognised as high-quality pre-university qualifications

4. A-Levels: What’s changed?
Universities support the design of A-Level programmes.
Removal of January exams and reduced resit opportunities.
Increased synoptic assessment in A levels, allowing students to integrate and apply their skills, knowledge and understanding with breadth and depth.
Reduced internal assessment.
Exams at the end of the course.
AS Levels no longer contribute to A-level grades.

5. Our New Programme Model
Students study three programmes for two years (Y12 & Y13).
External exams are taken only at the end of Y13. There are no AS exams in Y12.
PPE exams take place in:
January of Y12
October of Y13
March of Y13

6. A-Level Assessment
Exams taken at the end of the course covering the content from the whole course
Biology: 3 x 120 min exams
Maths: 3 x 120 min exams
English: 2 x 150 min exams
Some subjects have some “Non-exam assessment” in the form of a coursework task.

7. An A-Level student? It is challenging (it’s supposed to be…)
Keep organised and on top of work
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Pick your subjects wisely
Understand what you’re good at (and what you’re not)
Develop good exam technique

8. 15 + 10 + 10 The magic numbers hours of study periods hours of classes
hours of work at home

9. UCAS Tariff Standards
GCE A level and AVCE
 Tariff 2017 A* 56 A 48 B 40 C 32 D 24 20 E 16 12 10 6
University applications are organised centrally in the UK by UCAS.
Offers are (mostly) made using a tariff of UCAS points
A Degree in English Language
120 UCAS Tariff points.
An A Level at minimum grade B (or equivalent) in English or a related subject is required
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above

10. Thinking ahead.. What course(s) are you considering at university?
Which universities are you considering?
What are the entry requirements?

11. Your Application
You have submitted your application and attended an interview
You have received your offer from us
Focus on your GCSEs to achieve the grades you need
We’ll invite you to preparation workshops to provide specific information about your courses and how you can prepare

12. Career Preparation workshops at 6.45pm and again at 7.10pm
Careers in The Public Services
Room SF2
Careers in Medicine & Nursing
Room SF4
A-Level drop-in in the Sixth Form Common Room
Chat to students and staff about your courses.
Careers in Engineering
Room SF3
Careers in Teaching
Room SF5