What A-level subjects can your student take with us?
What A-level subjects can your student take with us?
What A-level subjects can your student take with us?
At The Algarve International School we offer a wide variety of A-level courses. For the academic year beginning in September 2020 the subjects are as follows:
- Art and design
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Critical thinking
- Economics
- English language
- English literature
- French
- German
- Geography
- Global development
- History
- Politics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Portuguese
Who they are for?
What A-level subjects can your student take with us?
What A-level subjects can your student take with us?
A-levels are begun in Year 12 with courses last for two years. If your child is considering attending University most higher education courses require specific A levels or combinations of A levels (or alternative level 3 qualifications).
Even in the case your child does not yet sure what career path or further education route they wish to follow, studying a selection of A levels can be a good way of keeping options open.
Choosing A-levels
What can I do once I've taken my A levels?
What can I do once I've taken my A levels?
It's in moments of decision that one's destiny is shaped.
It is important to make the right choices when selecting the subjects your student undertakes. The most important criteria for choosing A levels subjects are:
- Looking at what your child is likely to enjoy, what they are good at. If your student enjoys a subject or has an ability in it already, they are more likely to do well.
- Are there any particular subjects and/or grades your child may need? If they have a particular career, job, or further study in mind, they may need to choose specific A levels in order to meet entry requirements.
- How open your child wishes to keep their future study and career choices?
What can I do once I've taken my A levels?
What can I do once I've taken my A levels?
What can I do once I've taken my A levels?
A levels can provide your student with a variety of options, including work, further study or an apprenticeship.
Options for further study could include applying to university or a BTEC Higher National, NVQ or BTEC qualifications at college.
If your teenager is applying to a university you're likely to apply through the University and College Admission Service (UCAS).
You can find out more about UCAS and how A levels are valued by Further and Higher education institutes on the UCAS website.