International A Level

Years 12–13 · A senior-secondary programme with subject choices across languages, mathematics, sciences, business, economics and creative disciplines.

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Learning at this stage

International A Level provides deeper study in selected subjects, alongside English communication and physical and health education. Subject choices should reflect students’ interests and the entry requirements of their intended university courses.

Subjects and weekly sessions

Subject availability and timetable arrangements may vary. Please confirm the current arrangements with the school.

AreaSubjectSessions per week
CoreIELTS & English Communication: Listening & Writing3
CoreIELTS & English Communication: Reading & Speaking3
CorePhysical & Health Education3
Arts electives: choose 3Art and Design7
Arts electives: choose 3Physical Education7
Arts electives: choose 3Information Technology / Computer Science7
Arts electives: choose 3Psychology / Mathematics7
Business electives: 3 subjectsMathematics / Psychology7
Business electives: 3 subjectsBusiness7
Business electives: 3 subjectsEconomics7
Science electives: choose 3Physics7
Science electives: choose 3Chemistry7
Science electives: choose 3Biology / Mathematics7
Science electives: choose 3Further Mathematics¹7
Total per student30
Years 12–13: curriculum structure

Clubs and associations

Clubs and activities take place Monday to Friday, 3:30–4:30 pm, outside the 30 teaching sessions. Participation is compulsory for Years 7–9 and voluntary for Years 10–13.

Explore all-rounded development

Curriculum and timetable notes

  • Students take three elective subjects. Arts and science pathways offer four listed choices; the business pathway lists three subjects.
  • ¹ Further Mathematics applies to Year 13 only.
  • Examination entries, subject availability and weekly teaching sessions are subject to confirmed school arrangements. Examination dates remain provisional.

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