Study A Level & IB in the UK with Oxbridge Preparation

‘Advanced Levels’ are the UK public university entrance examinations and are recognised worldwide. UK A Levels give you the in-depth preparation you need to excel in the most demanding and competitive degree courses.

A level students usually have a clear idea of the subject they want to study at university. You can choose from a wide range of subjects including science, maths, languages, humanities and the arts. A-levels will allow you to gain entry to the most competitive degree courses at the full range of UK universities.

UK A Level program is:

• 3-5 subjects studied over two years (5- or 3- term fast-track available for students with very high English Language levels and excellent academic achievements)
• Assessment takes place via coursework or exams for individual modules throughout the course
• The most widely studied pre-university qualification in the UK
• Provides access to the widest choice of universities

A level classes are kept small.  You will benefit from the close personal attention of a teacher who is a dedicated expert in their academic field. You will study Key Skills and Critical Thinking, along with four subjects on the five or six-term programme and three or four subjects on the three-term program.

IB stands for International Baccalaureate. It is for motivated students interested in a broad range of subjects, who may not yet have decided what they want to specialize in at University.

IB students usually have a strong interest in the world around them and current affairs. They are expected to work hard and take part in social and cultural activities as well as academic study. The IB program provides a broad overview of subjects from a range of disciplines, including science, languages, humanities and the arts. It is ideal for students who have a wide range of interests, and who want to explore these interests further before specializing at university.

IB Program is:

• 6 subjects studied over two years plus 3 additional modules: Theory of Knowledge, Creativity Action and Service and an Extended Essay
• Assessment: Final exams at the end of two years, plus coursework, CAS, extended essay and presentations.
• Is recognized by the best universities worldwide
• Has a particular focus on international studies and relating subjects to events in the real world

Ancient, historic and regarded globally as the pinnacle of degree-level studies, Oxford and Cambridge are the UK’s two premier universities with worldwide reputations for academic excellence. The typical Oxbridge preparation (provided by Bellerbys College) includes:

• Regular formal discussions about current affairs, news and events to develop cultural enrichment and communication skills
• Continuous assessment of work progress in homework, tests and examinations to maintain required standards
• Preparation for university face-to-face interviews, which includes the opportunity to discuss interview techniques and meet former students studying at Oxford or Cambridge
• Weekly ‘Insights Into Western Philosophy’ seminars
• Additional classes in Maths, Economics and Physics for students applying for these subjects and who may have to take a STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper) or the AEA (Advanced Extension Award).

Pre-medical school preparation is as for ‘Oxbridge’, but also includes (as provided by Bellerbys college):

• Visits be medical school staff together with work experience and mock interviews
• Preparation for the UKCAT and BMAT medical entry tests.

Students applying to read Medicine also have weekly meetings where they can study the college guide to applying for Medicine, give talks on topical issues in Medicine, arrange to undertake voluntary work in hospitals, clinics or old people’s homes and report back to the group on their experiences, and discuss the kind of questions asked at interview.