7 Explanations on Being AS Level & A Level Pupils

As we grow up to be teenagers – we would like to explore in the subject area that are most suitable to our own characters.  At Heathfield International School, AS Level has given us an ultimate experience to start off, as we are shifting into an adulthood state for the rest of our life.  If you have not heard about it or not so sure how it would be like, let me just give you 7 explanations on being AS Level and A Level pupils.

1. First of all, AS Level and A Level are the traditional qualifications offered by schools in the United Kingdom for 16-19 years-old pupils. That is the reason why A Level is recognised by Universities around the world and friends from the UK have a similar experience in schools just like us.

2. Our learning is subjects specific focused.  In Year 12 we normally choose 4 subjects for our AS Level to focus on.  Then as we discover what they are really good at, we can choose to drop one subject off in A Level the next year. 

3.  As AS Level and A Level lessons are more complicated than IGCSE’s in Year 11, we would get a timetable to study independently by reading, making questions, researching, and analysing the results logically.  At Heathfield International School, we have our own space that supports our flexible learning styles.  We can use the computers in the A-Level room known as the common room or even sit around the sofas to relax or discuss our studies with our friends.

4. While we take a lot of time in learning individually, we also make new friends as we spend time in the A-Level room.  When our teachers assign us the group projects, we get the chance to brainstorm our ideas on the whiteboard. Of course, the A-Level room is the place that we can socialise in our free time as well.

5. Our assessments are mostly by written examination and coursework.   While we need to practice for examinations, for those who choose Arts as one of the subjects can refresh their mind with personal creativity based theories that are learned in the class. 

6.  Learning AS Level and A Level is preparation for us to becoming adults, ready for university.  Just like I mentioned before – we get the chance to understand our own identities better and choose subjects that match well with us.  It is the time to grow and know how to work with professionalism for future career-life. We went on a trip at DCS (Data Computer Systems) to learn about Information and Computer Technology and observe real working environment recently.  

7. A Level is a gateway to go studying in universities overseas.   While it is the qualification that is acceptable around the world, it is also a period of time that we can adapt into university style of learning approaches.  Because our teachers facilitate the classroom like a lecture, we have to be very well-organised in keeping our own notes and research more in-depth.  With the motivation that one day we would be able to spread our wings and fly far from home, we are happy that A Level is a great educational choice that we have made. 

At Heathfield International School, we are offering AS Level and A Level with a variety of subjects from Maths to Biology, Physics, Applied Information Computer Technology and Art.  We assure that our pupils would enjoy exploring that field of studies that matter to them as well as be able to prepare themselves for future careers.  For more information, you may visit our website  www.heathfield.ac.th  or  contact us at (+66)2 3722679 -80