Cambridge Advanced

Paving the pathway to top-tier higher education.

Cambridge Advanced is typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study to prepare for university and higher education, offering learners Cambridge International AS & A Level. It builds on the foundations of Cambridge Upper Secondary, although learners do not need to complete that stage before this one.

Thousands of learners worldwide gain places at leading universities every year with Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The syllabuses develop a deep understanding of subjects and independent thinking skills.

Flexible academic specialisation and deep subject mastery.

Schools have a choice of subjects and the freedom to offer them in almost any combination. Learners can specialise or study a broad range of subjects.

Cambridge International AS & A Level develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:

• In-depth subject content and true mastery of core academic disciplines.
• Independent thinking and self-directed academic inquiry.
• Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations.
• Handling and evaluating different types of information source critically.
• Thinking logically and presenting ordered, coherent arguments.
• Making complex judgements, recommendations, and evidence-based decisions.
• Presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications, and communicating them clearly.
• Advanced working and communication capabilities in English.