What is ‘A’ level?

Fast Facts

•  ‘A’ level is the advanced level GCE qualification
• ‘A’ level courses immediately follow on from ‘O’ level courses
• ‘AS’ and ‘A2’ are two qualifications for a full ‘A’ level endorsement

‘AS’ = Advanced Subsidiary
‘A2’ = 2nd half of ‘A’ levels

• Examinations can be taken after two years of ‘A’ level study
• A pre-university requirement
• Available in broad range of subjects covering the whole curriculum
• The new qualification comprises six units per subject
• Most candidates complete preparation for two and four subject exams by the age of eighteen
• Grades range from A to E; with U being unclassified

Why ‘A’ level?

• A stepping stone to employment or further study at undergraduate level anywhere in the world, including the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia.
• Opportunity to start from 2nd year of University in USA
• Access to professional and vocational courses
• Recognised worldwide by universities and employers

Information on Modular ‘A’ levels

• Each ‘A’ level subject is subdivided into six Units
• A wide range of Units are available
• Students can choose from various combinations of Units
• Each Unit is separately assessed
• Duration of unit exams lasts for  1.5hr to 2 hrs

 ‘A’ level Units available in Myanmar

Mathematics

1. Core Mathematics 1,2,3,4
2. Further Pure Mathematics 1, 2, 3
3. Mechanics 1,2,3,4
4. Statistics 1,2,3,4,5
5. Decision Mathematics 1,2

Chemistry

1. Unit 1
2. Unit 2
3. Unit 3
4. Unit 4
5. Unit 5
6. Unit 6

Physics

1. Unit 1
2. Unit 2
3. Unit 3
4. Unit 4
5. Unit 5
6. Unit 6

Biology

1. Unit 1
2. Unit 2
3. Unit 3
4. Unit 4
5. Unit 5
6. Unit 6