The 4 A Level Route
In order to study on the A Level route, students must first meet matriculation requirements of an average point score of 7 over the best 8 subjects, including a GCSE grade 5 or above in English and Mathematics. Students are also required to meet our matriculation requirements for the subjects they wish to study of GCSE Grade 6 (Grade 7 if applying for Mathematics and Grade 5 for Business Studies, Computer Studies, Law and Physical Education). Evidence of an international perspective is required for external students, together with a satisfactory reference from their current school.
Our Sixth Form offers you a very wide range of A Levels (please see below) and IBH subjects. Virtually every combination of subject will be considered and timetabled if possible, though on the odd occasion this may lead to some limited clashes between lessons. It should be recognised that you may be Course Counselled against certain combinations if experience shows that these are unsuitable for Higher Education entrance or that they limit your chances of academic success.
When choosing your A Level subjects you should consider:
- Your ability in, and potential for, the subject
- Your interest in, and commitment to, the subject
- The overall combination of subject choices
- Any formal requirements for Higher Education courses (Russell Group ‘Informed Choices’ publication may be helpful for those students applying to these types of institutions: http://russellgroup.ac.uk/for-students/school-and-college-in-the-uk/subject-choices-at-school-and-college/).
Students will sit internally assessed examination at the end of the Lower Sixth and mid-way through the Upper Sixth, before sitting external examinations at the end of the Upper Sixth. The points scored in all exams combine to produce an overall grade for the full A level which ranges in grades from A* to E. In the AES International Sixth Form students are expected to continue with 4 A Levels where appropriate into the Upper Sixth to maintain breadth in our student’s studies which we believe is valued by universities and employers alike. Departments will review student's progress throughout the course and may suggest an AS entry rather than an A Level if this is deemed more appropriate.
4 A Level Route - Subjects
Please select 4 A Levels or IBH subjects. An Introductory Language can be selected as an optional additional subject. For students studying 4 A Levels, an average point score of 7 over best 8 subjects is required, including a grade 5 or above in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.
Subjects - A Levels:
Art and Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Drama and Theatre Studies
Economics
English Language and Literature
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Law
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Physical Education
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Subjects - IBH Levels (equivalent to A Levels):
IBH Italian
IBH Philosophy
IBH Russian
Optional Introductory Languages
Italian
Mandarin
The 4 A Level Route Subjects 2027
Matriculation requirements 2027