St Andrew’s College Cambridge is a leading A Level School in the heart of Cambridge, offering A Levels Cambridge students in a range of durations to suit different starting points and ambitions. As a long-established private sixth form Cambridge college, we run A Levels in small classes (average size 8), with weekly personal tutorials, and a curriculum built around the universities our students are aiming for. Whether you are joining for a standard 2 year A Level, a 3 year A Level with built-in English support, an 18 month accelerated route, or a 2.5 year January start, this page explains how the course works, what you can study, who it suits and where it leads.
The most accepted route to UK universities, students choose three or four subjects to study in depth over a two-year or 18-month period. Ideal for students with academic and inquisitive minds who enjoy studying and perform well in exams, A-Levels are accepted by all universities worldwide.
Students who have studied A-Levels can go on to study any subject of their choosing at university, including the notoriously competitive subjects such as medicine, economics, engineering and law.
Each student benefits from individual attention and feedback, enabling them to significantly improve their grades and therefore opportunities to access top universities.
April start
4 term A-Level course
Perfect for students transferring from another UK college, currently studying A-Levels with IELTS of 6.0 – age 16+
Subjects
What A Levels can I study in Cambridge?
A Levels at St Andrew’s are taught by teachers with Oxbridge backgrounds and subject specialists who actively work in their field. Available A-Level subjects include Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, English Literature, Art and Design, Politics, Law, Spanish, French and Mandarin. Students typically take three A-Levels, with the option of a fourth subject or Further Mathematics for the strongest applicants. Our personal tutor team works with every student to choose a subject combination that matches their university ambition, especially where specific universities or courses require particular subject prerequisites.
Duration
How long does the A Level course take at St Andrew’s?
A Levels at St Andrew’s are offered in four durations so that students can join in September, January or April depending on their starting point. The 2 Year A Level is the standard route for students with strong English and a complete IGCSE or GCSE profile. The 18 Month A Level is an accelerated route for students starting in January with strong academic foundations. The 2.5 Year A Level adds an extra term of English and academic preparation for students with IELTS 5.5 to 6.0. The 3 Year A Level builds in a foundation year of English and study skills for students whose English needs further development before they begin the A-Level itself. Each route leads to the same A-Level qualification and the same university progression pipeline.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements for A Levels at St Andrew’s?
Students applying for A Levels at St Andrew’s typically have completed a full GCSE or IGCSE programme (or international equivalent) with strong grades in their chosen A-Level subjects. International applicants take an academic English and Maths assessment as part of admissions, with an IELTS expectation of 5.5 for the 3 Year A Level, 5.5 to 6.0 for the 2.5 Year A Level, and 6.0 for the standard 2 Year A Level. Students transferring into the second year of A-Levels are assessed individually and may need to evidence specific subject progress.
Results & Destinations
What do A Level students go on to study at university?
Our A-Level students go on to some of the most competitive universities in the world. Around 55% progress to G5 universities (Cambridge, Oxford, LSE, Imperial College London and UCL) and 84% progress to a Russell Group university. Popular destinations include Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, King’s College London, Bath, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh and Manchester. Subject choices span Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Economics, Architecture, Law, Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Full year-by-year data is on our University Destinations page, and our dedicated Oxbridge Support page explains how we help students who are aiming for Cambridge or Oxford.
