BSFIS-----A LEVEL Cambridge Advanced

COMMENCING FROM JUNE 2015AS- LEVEL– GRADE XI-----JUNE 2015A-LEVEL ---GRADE XII-----JUNE 2016

What to Expect?

A-Levels

Normally 4 subjects

Optional extra elements

Grades from A*, A-E

UNDERGRADUATE First Degree

A-levelAS-level

IGCSEFirst Year AS = Advanced Secondary

Second Year A2

MASTER’S DEGREE Post-Graduate Studies

There is no A* grade awarded at Cambridge International AS Level.

Science

• English Language• Maths – Pure Maths ,

Mechanics / Statistics 1

• Physics• Chemistry• Biology• ICT• Environment Mgmt

(AS level only)

Commerce

• English Language• Maths - Pure Maths ,

Statistics 1 / Statistics 2• Accounts• Economics• Business Studies• ICT

ARTS

English LanguagePsychology SociologyEconomicsFrenchHindiArt and DesignICT

Options Available• Study in India• Study Abroad

Advantages

• 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

A LEVEL—BLACK AND WHITE ANALYSIS

http://cie.org.uk/images/122860-india-recognition-statements.pdf

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

EVENTSALONG 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