Cambridge A Level (CAL)

What will you learn?

Conducted by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), this programme provides students with a wealth of options to study a wide range of professional courses at the best universities in the world. It also equips them with reasoning and thinking skills that are necessary for degree courses.

The CAL consists of two levels: the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and the Advanced 2 (A2) Level.

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International Recognition

The Cambridge A Levels is one of the most recognised qualifications around the world. For over 50 years, it has been accepted as proof of academic ability for entry into local and foreign universities and institutions of higher learning.

• Good A Level grades are key to admission into the world’s leading universities and institutions of higher learning.
• Good A Level grades can also result in one full year of advanced standing at universities in the United States and Canada.

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Assessment

The Cambridge AS and A2 Level examinations are conducted in May / June and October / November. The May / June examination results are released in August, while October / November results are released in January. Students will receive a certificate after completing the AS Level examination and the A Level certificate after completing both the AS Level and A2 Level examinations.

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Examination Dates

May / June, October / November

 

Subjects Offered

• Accounting*
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Further Mathematics***
• Law**
• Mathematics
• Physics

*Available at Penang and Subang campuses only

Recommended Subject Combinations

Different recommended subject combinations are available, providing students with a balanced mixture of subjects to meet the subject entry requirements for their university studies. Students can choose either three or four subjects from one of the combinations.

Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Sciences

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics

Engineering, Actuarial Science, Sciences

• Chemistry
• Economics
• Further Mathematics***
• Mathematics
• Physics

Law, Mass Communication, Finance, Commerce, Accounting

• Accounting*
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Law**
• Mathematics

* Only available in Subang and Penang. Accounting in Penang campus is only offered for January intake.
** In Penang, the Law subject is only offered in January and July.
*** Can only be taken as 4th subject in both campuses (Subang & Penang) but January intake only offered in Penang campus.

Please consult the programme counsellors on subject combinations before registering. Students are advised to refer to the respective universities for detailed information on subject prerequisites.