Sixth Form - A Level: Age 16 – 18
Students progressing into the Sixth Form follow a rigorous schedule and expectations of success are high. We offer a variety of subjects at A Level which lead to Higher Education possibilities worldwide.
A sixth form college is an educational institution, where students aged 16 to 19 typically study for advanced school-level qualifications, such as A Levels, Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or school-level qualifications such as General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations
Lower sixth On to “A” Level
Access to the Sixth Form to begin preparation General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A2) examinations in Year 13, is open to those students who have passed a required minimum of subjects at GCSE with excellent grades.
Students take a maximum of four subjects in their first year (Year 12). We would normally recommend that one of the subjects would be French A Level for native speakers; for those students who intend to study for their degrees in English we also offer a range of additional subjects, taught in English, in preparation for optional Selective examinations.
In their first year our A Level students take subjects from the wide range offered at BIIS. These include:
Our A-Level college is a natural stepping-stone for students following the English curriculum and IGCSE programme. Students must select 4 subjects which are studied in modules. Exams take place at the end of each year (www.edexcel.com). BIIS is an approved teaching and examination centre for EDEXCEL, a major UK exam board, and all examinations take place on BIIS premises. This 2-year programme of study leads to university entrance and is open to students aged 16 and above, of all nationalities and educational backgrounds.
Subjects are offered according to student preferences and include English Language andLiterature, French, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, History, Geography, Economics, Art, and Information Technology, Business Studies.
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL)
These resources and qualifications, have been written for the new International A Level (IAL), with progression, international relevance, exam practice and support at their core.
International A Level (IAL) is a globally recognised qualification for international learners aged 16-19. It’s part of iProgress, our complete series of academic qualifications and resources for 5 to 19 year-olds, for international schools including iPrimary, iLowerSecondary, International GCSE (IG), GCSE, International Advanced level (IAL), GCE A level. It delivers a consistent learning journey, with world class support services, for students and teachers, everywhere in the world.
These endorsed published resources for the Pearson Edexcel International A Level (IAL) include print and digital resources for the latest specification so you can be confident that you are covering everything you need to provide your students with the best chance of succeeding. With appropriate international content, all resources include a strong focus on progression, recognition and transferable skills, allowing learning in a local context to a global standard.
University Entrance
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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Levels (IAL) and GCE A levels are widely recognised by universities in the UK and worldwide for entry onto undergraduate degree programmes.
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Here you will find information and guidance about how to progress to universities worldwide with Pearson Edexcel qualifications. Pearson Edexcel sets the standard for worldwide recognised qualifications aligned to the British educational system and accepted by universities worldwide.
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