BSFIS-----A LEVEL
Cambridge Advanced
COMMENCING FROM JUNE 2015
AS- LEVEL– GRADE XI-----JUNE 2015
A-LEVEL ---GRADE XII-----JUNE 2016
What to Expect?
MASTER’S DEGREE
Post-Graduate Studies
A-Levels
Normally 4 subjects
UNDERGRADUATE
First Degree
Optional extra elements
Grades from A*, A-E
A-level
AS-level
Second Year A2
IGCSE
First Year AS = Advanced
Secondary
There is no A* grade awarded at Cambridge International AS Level.
Science
Commerce
• English Language
• Maths – Pure Maths ,
Mechanics / Statistics
1
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• ICT
• Environment Mgmt
(AS level only)
• English Language
• Maths - Pure Maths ,
Statistics 1 / Statistics 2
• Accounts
• Economics
• Business Studies
• ICT
ARTS
English Language
Psychology
Sociology
Economics
French
Hindi
Art and Design
ICT
A LEVEL—BLACK AND WHITE ANALYSIS
Options Available
• Study in India
• Study Abroad
Advantages
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The ‘gold standard’
Accepted by all universities
Internationally recognized
For focused students, easier to score
Less subjects, gives more time to study
Objective, for modern age students
Due to AS level, study pressures are
much lower
Disadvantages
• More difficult than ISC, CBSE, HSC
• More expensive than ISC, CBSE, HSC
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The depth of knowledge
displayed by the best A Level
students makes them prime
targets for America’s Ivy
League universities.
--Yale University, USA
“Students who have taken
Cambridge International A Levels
do very well at our campus. They
are very well-prepared for
our curriculum and we find that
they have a lot of confidence, but
also that they have a good deep
subject knowledge, (and) the
ability to think critically and well.”
Stuart Schmill,
Dean of Admissions,
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT)
Cambridge Advanced curriculum
brings success for learners
• The syllabuses prepare learners for university study,
which is why universities worldwide value and
recognise Cambridge International AS and A Level
qualifications.
• Cambridge International AS and A Level develops
learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:
• In-depth subject content
• Independent thinking
• Applying knowledge and understanding to new as
well as familiar situations
Cambridge Advanced curriculum
brings success for learners
• Handling and evaluating different types of
information source
• Thinking logically and presenting ordered and
coherent arguments
• Making judgements, recommendations and
decisions
• Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding
implications and communicating them logically
and clearly
• Working and communicating in English.
INTERESTING AND EXCITING
CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND SPORTS
EVENTS
ALONG WITH VARIOUS
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
JUNIOR COLLEGES
Integrated programmes offered at
BSFIS with A levels
COMMERCE--- C.A. Entrance
90% of the portion is covered by
A levels and Indian Law will be taught as an
additional course .
Exposure to practical study in banking and a
short course in International Finance.
Integrated programmes offered at
BSFIS with A levels
• Practical course in Child Psychology
• Practical course in Early Childhood Education
and Toy Library
• Various short courses in art and design
• Advance course in French
Integrated programmes offered at
BSFIS with A levels
• For engineering and medical students
integrated program will be offered by
PACE