What is Cambridge International AS & A Level? AS & A Level are advanced international qualifications offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education. They are an extension after the IGCSE, recognized by universities worldwide as a high school qualification that directly qualifies you for university admission. They are designed for students aged 17 to 19 and last for two years:
Year 1: AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary) – covering half of the A Level syllabus.
Year 2: A2 Level – completing the second half of the syllabus.
When you combine the results of AS + A2, you receive the full A Level qualification.
Subjects: Students usually choose 3 to 4 subjects (sometimes 5 if they can handle the academic workload).
Advantages of the AS & A Level Program:
International qualification recognized in over 160 countries.
Eligible for admission to top universities worldwide (such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT).
Provides early academic specialization in certain fields.
Develops analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility in choosing subjects according to your intended university major.