Cambridge International A Level leads the way
View(s):You may have heard about recent proposals set out by the UK government on the reform of its A Level. It has been the subject of wide spread debate, sparking the interest of media in the UK and around the world. I would like to explain these changes and also to reassure our schools in Sri Lanka that these proposals do not affect Cambridge International A Level.
William Bickerdike, Regional Manager, South Asia, Cambridge International Examinations
In fact, these proposals affirm our strong position. That is because the changes move the UK AS and A Level model closer to the structure of our Cambridge International AS and A Level, a qualification that continues to help thousands of learners every year gain places at leading universities worldwide.
One of the key changes put forward by the UK government is that students taking UK AS and A Levels will only sit exams in June. Previously students were able to sit exams for parts of the course in January also – prompting concerns over how many times they sit and re-sit exams. This change does not affect students in Sri Lanka or around the world taking Cambridge International A Levels. They can continue to take their Cambridge exams in November and June.
Another proposal is that UK AS Levels will no longer contribute to A Level outcomes and instead be separate, standalone qualifications. Again, this proposal does not affect Cambridge International AS and A Level.
Our November and June exam series already offer students a number of assessment routes in their Cambridge International A Level studies.
They can take all components of the Cambridge International A Level in one sitting (the linear route); follow a staged assessment route by taking all Cambridge International AS Level components in one exam series and completing the final Cambridge International A Level in a subsequent series; or they can take the Cambridge International AS Level as a standalone option.
Cambridge International AS and A Levels, which are available in 55 subjects, are tried, tested and trusted by teachers worldwide. They are recognized by leading universities around the world. In Sri Lanka these qualifications are growing in popularity, offered by over 40 schools and growing by 22% over the past year. Our aim, first and foremost is to offer qualifications that are consistent, build students’ knowledge and skills progressively and provide an excellent preparation for university and life beyond.
William Bickerdike, Regional Manager, South Asia, Cambridge International Examinations
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