Cambridge AS and A Level

As a Cambridge-accredited international school in Manila, AS and A Level courses are taught in Grades 11 and 12 at FIS.

Cambridge International AS and A Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing preparation for university education. A Levels are usually sat by 16- to 18- year- old students from 160 countries around the world.

The subject content of each A Level syllabus has been subdivided into two parts: the AS (Advanced Subsidiary Level) syllabus content, which is expected to be covered in the first half of the course, and Part 2 of the syllabus, commonly referred to as A2.

The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level represents the first half of a full A Level course and offers students a great way to study a broader range of subjects without committing to doing a full A Level course.

Recognition:

The Advanced (A) Level is one of the most recognized and prestigious qualifications around the world. It has been accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities and institutes of higher education for over 50 years.

• Cambridge International AS and A Level qualifications are recognized by universities as equivalent in value to UK AS and A Levels
• Good grades at AS and A Level can result in one full year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the USA and Canada
• It is accepted as an entry qualification by universities of the European Union, on a par with the French Baccalaureate, the German Abitur, etc
• Good AS and A-Level grades are vital for admission to all the world’s major English-speaking universities and many non-English-speaking universities
• AS and A Levels are rigorous programs that encourage high academic standards
• AS and A Levels have a high profile amongst English-medium international schools around the world.
• 450 US universities recognize Cambridge International AS and A Levels
• 425 of those institutions award academic credit for Cambridge International AS and A
• 49 of the top 50 US universities recognize Cambridge International AS and A Levels, (rankings sourced from USNews.com)

Assessment System:

Examination sessions occur twice a year, in June and November. AS Level runs from Grade A and Grade E.  A Level runs from Grade A* and Grade E.

An A Level would count as a double-credit qualification and an AS Level as a full (single) credit course.

Cambridge International AS and A Levels use a wide range of assessment processes and techniques to supplement formal written examinations; orals, practicals, projects, and coursework of differing types are all used in various subjects where they are the most effective and appropriate means of measuring attainment.

 Assessment options:

• Take all A Level components in the same examination session at the end of the course of study, usually the end of the second year (Grade 12)
• Follow a staged assessment to A Level by taking the Advanced Subsidiary qualification in one examination session, and the final part of the assessment in a subsequent session
• Take the AS Level only

AS and A Levels Courses at FIS:

Fountain International School, being a Cambridge-accredited international school in the Philippines, offers the following AS and A Levels courses: Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology and History.

Students study 4 courses mentioned above based on their chosen Academic Strand (STEM, ABM, STEM-ICT and HUMSS). Students are required to attain a passing mark in 4 subjects to obtain the AS and A level certificate. It is not mandatory to take the Cambridge Examination, but it is highly recommended.

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