Cambridge Advanced: AS and A levels

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Cambridge Advanced: AS and A levels

Cambridge International AS and A Levels have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life.

This is a continuation of the IGCSE examination that the students take up in Grade 10. In India, it is equivalent to Grades 11 and 12
Cambridge International A Levels typically take two years to complete and offer a flexible course of study that gives students the freedom to select subjects that are right for them from 55 subjects that are offered
Taken by over 160 000 learners in more than 128 countries
Cambridge International AS & A Level is an internationally recognized qualification and valued by universities worldwide, including the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain.
Accepted by over 470 US universities including Harvard, Yale, MIT and Stanford
They are regarded as a passport to success at university and in employment, opening doors to a wide range of opportunities.

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 judgments, recommendations and decisions
Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them logically and clearly
Working and communicating in English.

Subjects in the AS & A Level Curriculum

Students are required to take 5 subjects (from any stream) including English which is mandatory.

The subject choices are as follows:

Science Stream:

Commerce Stream:

Grading System

Each subject that a learner takes receives a separate grade.

Grades are benchmarked using internationally recognized 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.

AS Level grade	PUM range
A	80-100
B	70-79
C	60-69
D	50-59
E	40-49

A Level grade	PUM range
A*	90-100
A	80-89
B	70-79
C	60-69
D	50-59
E	40-49

CAIE EXAMINATION FEES WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY