Oxford Advanced Studies Program

• Director's Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Course Overview
  • Oxford: City and University
  • The College
• Academics
  • Teaching Structure
  • Subjects Available
  • A-level Courses
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  • College Applications
• Staff
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• Summer Program
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A-LEVEL COURSES

It is not uncommon for some international students to consider applying to a British university, in which case they would be required to sit the Advanced Level (GCE) exams, popularly known as the A-levels.  Advanced Placement, although less rigorous, is the nearest equivalent to the A-level, which is regarded as roughly equivalent in standard to courses taken in freshman year at a US college.   A good passing grade at A-level will normally merit college credit and therefore permits exemption from a college course.

Students who choose to continue their education in the UK will need to qualify for entrance to a British University.  For those who have not achieved a sufficiently high standard of qualification in their home country, examination in two or three A-level subjects is normally required.  The A-level is the usual qualification required for entry to a British university, with passing grades in two subjects being the minimum requirement.  Oxford Tutorial College offers A-level courses in a variety of academic subjects, the most popular being: