A Level

Spearheading through Cambridge Assessment International Education

Overview

The City School is far from being a Shakespearean comedy though we believe that students should explore and reflect on their interests, find out who they are and who they can be.

All will end well, due to the support given to students as they go through the highs and lows of their studies, extra-curricular activities and university placement with our dedicated college counsellors.

We have currently the best A-Level results in the country, the year 2021 seeing a record breaking 39 World Distinctions and Awards.

We offer a variety of scholarships for talented students.

CAIE Results

Cityzens make headlines record breakers

920 A*/A

209 A*/A

North

323 A*/A

Central

388 A*/A

South

Where Champions Are Made

Every student at The City School is unique in their abilities and talents. Hence our school facilities are tailored to meet the diverse requirements of our student body in terms of their physical and emotional health.

Modern Classrooms​

Modern Classrooms

Our spacious classrooms are equipped with modern amenities such as multi-media projectors and smartboards that create an effective learning and teaching environment.

Science Laboratories

Laboratories that conform to Cambridge International standards are fully equipped with all the requisite apparatus and chemicals. These are regularly upgraded in accordance with the CAIE syllabuses.

Computer Laboratories

Computer Laboratories

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology under the supervision of highly trained staff, our computer laboratories provide networking and internet facilities to the standards required by Cambridge International.

Libraries​

Libraries

Our students fully benefit from an extensive collection of classic and contemporary tales, picture books, novelty books, rhyme-time resources, story sacks and puppets.

Common Rooms​

Common Rooms​

Well-furnished common rooms with access to audio-visual facilities and educational and recreational activities provide A Level students with a comfortable and congenial atmosphere in which to spend their leisure time.

Sports and Fitness​

Sports and Fitness

Outdoor sports and indoor games provide opportunities for all students to develop their skills through well-equipped gymnasiums and playgrounds. We have well-trained and highly qualified national coaches for most sports, especially cricket, football, hockey, and indoor games.

Cafeteria​

Cafeteria

Our A Level campus has air-conditioned cafeterias that maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness and cater to a variety of tastes at affordable prices.

Subjects Offered at The City School

Our A Level campus offers a wide choice of subjects and combinations. We advise you to choose your subjects according to your interests, aptitudes, and career plans.  We also encourage students to visit the nearest The City School A Level Campus to consult with our specialist career counsellors for further guidance.

The AS and A Level Accounting syllabus covers topics such as the recording of financial information, accounting principles and control, and the preparation of final accounts enabling students to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject in the practical world.

This dynamic course considers expression and communication and is suitable for students committed to a creative career. With a studio-based syllabus, students gain an understanding of visual perception, aesthetic experience, and how art and design create a language of their own.

AS and A Level Biology builds on the skills acquired at O Level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts that are fundamental to the subject, some current applications of Biology, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills.

The syllabus covers economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social, and technological issues and encourages a critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve, and the process of adding value.

Built on skills acquired at O Level, the course introduces the main theoretical concepts fundamental to the subject and current applications of Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills.

The A Level syllabus enables students to extend their mathematical skills, knowledge, and understanding developed in the A Level Mathematics course.

The aim of the AS and A Level Computer Science syllabus is to encourage learners to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of Computer Science. Students will study topics including information representation, communication and Internet technologies, hardware, software development, and relational database modelling.

Through the AS and A Level Economics syllabus, students study how to explain and analyse economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information, and organise, present, and communicate ideas and judgments. The syllabus covers basic economic concepts, including an introduction to the price system and government intervention, international trade and exchange rates, the measurement of employment and inflation, and the causes and consequences of inflation.

The Cambridge International AS Level English General Paper encourages students to become confident in analysing knowledge and opinion from a variety of sources, building arguments, and communicating through written English.

Students broaden their outlook through the critical analysis of and reflection on issues of global significance. The syllabus is based on skills rather than on specific content. Students develop research, thinking, reasoning, and communication skills by analysing and evaluating arguments and perspectives called the ‘Critical Path’.

In a rapidly changing world, A Level History gives students the opportunity to not only study aspects of the past, but also to develop an understanding of the complexity of societies. The course helps students think independently and make informed judgments.

This syllabus encourages students to become influential and discerning users of IT. The subject offers a broad range of IT skills, knowledge and understanding. As a result, learners gain a better experience of IT system life cycles, how these affect the workplace and its impact on society at large.

The AS and A Level Law syllabus provides students with an introduction to the main principles of the law as it is practiced in England and Wales. As a result, students build their knowledge and understanding of the English legal system and develop a critical awareness of its structure, personnel, and operation.

Students following the AS and A Level English syllabus will study a range of texts in the three main forms: prose, poetry and drama. Set texts are offered from a wide range of different periods and cultures. Students will develop the skills of reading and analysis of text and are encouraged to undertake wider reading to aid understanding of the texts studied.

At AS level, there are three different routes: Pure Mathematics only, Pure Mathematics and Mechanics, or Pure Mathematics and, Probability and Statistics. At A Level, the choices are in the broad area of applications and depend on the routes taken at AS. From 2020, A Level Mathematics has two routes: Pure Mathematics and Probability and Statistics only; or Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and, Probability and Statistics.

The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts that are fundamental to the subject, a section on some current applications of Physics, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills that further develop the skills acquired at O Level. 

Counselling, Alumni & Placement Services

Counselling, Alumni and Placement Services (CAPS) is an integral part of our A Level programme.

Students are provided with comprehensive individual and group career counselling by experienced career counsellors who assist in choosing the best subject combinations and guide students through the college application process and provide support in preparation for college tests.

The City School, through Bridge U application, provides world-class career guidance and provides opportunities to learn from experts around the world.

The CAPS team works on the skill development of the students by providing them with opportunities for internships and volunteer work. The existence of a strong career placement programme translates academic performances and extra-curricular achievements into top local and international acceptances.

Exploring New Horizons

National & International Placements

Our students have always excelled in the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) examinations and continue to be placed in top national and international institutions.

Fee Structure & Scholarships

  • The A Level fee structure varies from campus to campus and is based on the elective subjects opted by the students.
  • The City School offers merit, sports and co-curricular scholarships. These range from a 25% to 100% waiver on the tuition fee.
  • Merit scholarships are based on a student’s O Level results or equivalent.
  • The City School reserves the right to withdraw any schoae rules governing the scheme at any time at its sole discretion.

Please contact your nearest The City School – A Level Campus for more details.

Prospectus 2023

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