● Exam-based qualifications taught over a 2 year period in Years 12 and 13 (sixth form).
● Students usually study 3 A level subjects.
● There are over 40 A level subjects available, depending on which subjects are offered by the individual schools.
How are A Levels assessed?
● A Levels are exam-based and there is minimal assessment by coursework.
● Grades depend on performance in exams taken at the end of the second year (Year 13).
● Grades range from A* (highest) to F (lowest).
How Can HBA Support Students with A Levels?
HBA supports students preparing for A Levels in the following ways:
● Tutoring from highly qualified tutors across all subjects.
● Academic coaching.
● School holiday revision camp at the Istanbul office.
Which are the best A Level schools in London?
The below league table of London’s schools lists the top ten school’s based on percentage of A-Level entries awarded A* and A grades in summer 2023.
| RANK | SCHOOL | A-LEVEL A*/A% | GENDER | BOARDING |
| 1 | King’s College School Wimbledon | 93.75% | Co-ed | Day |
| 2 | St Paul’s Girls’ School | 87.04% | Girls | Day |
| 3 | Highgate School | 86.08% | Co-ed | Day |
| 4 | City of London School For Girls | 85.28% | Girls | Day |
| 5 | St Paul’s School | 84.00% | Boys | Day, Boarding |
| 6 | Westminster School | 83.50% | Co-ed | Day, Boarding |
| 7 | James Allen’s Girls’ School | 82.85% | Girls | Day |
| 8 | Alleyn’s School | 78.20% | Co-ed | Day |
| 9 | The Godolphin and Latymer School | 78.00% | Girls | Day |
| 10 | North London Collegiate School | 77.00% | Girls | Day |
Useful Links
UK School League Table Source:
https://www.topschoolguide.com/uk/league-tables/schools-by-region/best-schools-in-london/
British Government Website
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gcses-as-and-a-levels-a-guide-for-students-in-england/asdf
UK University Information
https://www.ucas.com/further-education/post-16-qualifications/qualifications-you-can-take/levels
UK Exam Boards
https://www.aqa.org.uk/
https://ocr.org.uk/
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html
https://www.wjec.co.uk/ed/