Cambridge International A Level leads the way

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.

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.