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.

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).