A Levels
A Levels are two-year academic qualifications, usually taken in three or four subjects. They are the traditional route to university and keep your options broad. Best suited to students who enjoy academic study and exams.
- Level
- Level 3
- Typical duration
- 2 years
Who it's for
Students who enjoy academic study, reading and written exams, and who may want to keep their options open for university.
Entry requirements
Typically at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, often grade 6+ in the subjects you want to study.
Where it can lead
University, higher or degree apprenticeships, or employment — the traditional route to most degree courses.
Organisations offering A Levels
Kimberley College
College
Introduction Based in Stewartby - 400 metres from the village train station which connects Bedford with Milton Keynes - Kimberley College opened in 2013 as a Sixth Form College specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Kimberley College is an outstanding and nationally recognised Sixth Form College where like-minded Sixth Formers study in state of the art facilities taught by highly qualified and dedicated teachers supported by prestigious employers and universities.
St Thomas More Secondary School
Sixth Form
We offer supportive tutors, a varied enrichment programme, and academic progression. The Sixth Form students take an active role within the life of the school with their involvement in the Performing Arts, Sport Clubs, and Community Service. We have a tireless dedication to improving the standards of academic achievement for our students and a passionate commitment to their success through a culture of high expectations and aspiration.