General Information
- International AS and A Levels is a higher secondary qualification gained after a minimum 2 year study period and is usually taken between the ages of 16 and 19.
- It is a qualification offered by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) board. More information can be found on the official website.
- Since it is a popular choice globally, the qualification is recognised by many universities. You can check for an institution here.
- Collectively, the qualification is usually referred to as simple "A Levels" with the first half being AS (Advanced Subsidiary) and the second half being known as A2.
- Along with studying A Levels, it is rewarding to opt for the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma. This is a group award for A Level learners and requires students to choose a variety of subjects under different categories. This is a great way to encourage versatile learning and is appreciated by university admissions tutors. More information can be found here.
- All information on this website, including my notes, is relevant for Cambridge International Examinations International AS and A Level syllabus of 2015. Some changes were made in the syllabus for 2016-2018. However, the content on this website is still included in the new syllabus.
Please Note: The information on this website is to be used purely as a guide and the content is only as accurate as the resources I have referred to; all of which will be mentioned in the Acknowledgement section at the end of every page.
General resources
- A Level notes - Introduction to a variety of AS subjects.
- BrainPOP - A fun way to brush up your basic knowledge.
- The Naked Scientists - A University of Cambridge website exploring the practical application of science.
- The Worlds of David Darling - A unique collection of information.
- Brightstorm - Fantastic YouTube channel to study science, english and maths.
- Tyler DeWitt - Great video explanations for science topics.
- CrashCourse - YouTube channel for literally a crash course in a variety of subject topics.
- Bozeman Science - Really good science video explanations.
- Revision World - Website with A Level notes in various subjects.
- O and A Level Notes - Website with notes covering many O and A Level subjects.
- Daniel Lim's Blogspot - Blog with notes specific to CIE A Level science and maths.
- Z Notes - Revision notes for IGCSE and A Level subjects.
- Xtreme Papers - If you have ever opened a past paper, you've probably been here already.