A-levels at Kings Factsheet
Section 1: Overview
This course is for:
- Academically strong students who want to progress to the UK's very best universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
- Students wanting to go to medical school in the UK.
Key Facts
Start Dates
- September
- January (restricted subject range may apply)
- April (Extended programme only)
- June (Extended programme only)
Colleges
- Bournemouth
- Brighton
- London
- Oxford
Course Length:
- Standard Two-Year programme: 2 Academic Years (6 terms)
- Entry from Year 12: 1 Academic Year (3 terms)*
- Extended programme (for international students): up to 3 Academic Years (7-10 terms)
Entry requirements
- Academic: Completed a minimum of 10 years of schooling
- English: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (students with lower language levels can join an extended programme of 4 – 7 terms from IELTS 4.0)
* Students who want to retake Year 13 can join this 3-term course too.
Section 2: Programme structure
There are six components to the A-level programme at Kings:
1. Academic subjects
Depending on your future degree course and ability, you will study three or four subjects.
2. Academic skills development
You will also have classes in Academic language, communication and study skills.
These support your general and subject-specific learning.
3. IELTS preparation
You will develop specific skills to pass the IELTS exam at the level required for university entry.
4. Academic Enrichment programme
You will have opportunities to follow a range of topics outside your main subjects.
5. Examination practice
You will have practice exams every week.
This ensure you learn the disciplines of working concisely, accurately and to precise time limits.
These practice exams also give your teachers valuable information about your progress so they can ensure lessons are relevant to your exact needs.
6. Examinations
You will have your final examinations at the end of Year 2 (or at the end of the year if you choose the One-Year programme or Entry from Year 12).
Section 3: A-levels at Kings
Individual approach
- Small classes allow for frequent interaction with teachers
- You will have regular personal progress testing and skills analysis
- Dedicated professional care and support teams are always available for help and advice.
- We use the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT 4) to assess your abilities, academic potential and learning preferences.
Exceptional grades
Kings A-level grades are consistently well above the UK national average
- 33% A*-A (25% above national average)
- 16% A* (the national average is 8.9%)
- 100% Pass in Modern Languages