What are A-Levels?

A-Levels were first introduced in 1951 to replace the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
The government's Curriculum 2000 split the A Level into AS and A2 examinations.
A-Levels are typically studied by 16-18 year olds and are often used as access to university but can also be applied for at any time.
A-Level grades range from A*-E and can be converted to UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) points for university admission.

Why choose A-Levels?

Universities will require applicants to have a certain amount of UCAS points for admission, which will be gained through A-Level qualifications
All major boards are regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) :AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC and CCEA.
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) represents the awarding bodies, and helps to create common standards, regulations and guidance.