Cambridge International (Advanced Level)

The 5 Steps High School Program is designed for students aged 16-18. Admission to 5 Steps High School is selective. This means that students have to demonstrate their diligence in studies, excellent academic results and behaviour to be approved by the 5 Steps Academic Board.  

The students can achieve Cambridge Assessment International Education standards (UK stream). 

A-levels certificates are accepted by almost all universities globally, not only in the UK, and are equivalent to higher IB and US High School Certificates.

At least three A-levels (A-level English Language and A-level Mathematics are mandatory) must be chosen by the student from the following list: 

Cambridge International AS and A Level Global Perspectives & Research (9239)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Biology (9700)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry (9701)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science (9618)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Economics (9708)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level English Language (9093)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics (9709)         

Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics (9702)

Scope of Study

Cambridge International Advanced Level curriculum. Please click here for the subject curriculum details. 

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face lessons

Commencement Date/Intakes

Ongoing

Student Contract Template and Course Fees

Click to see the Student Contract Template and the course fees in Schedules B and C of it.

Payment Mode

For more information on Payment Mode, please click here.
For further details, please call or text the School Admin Officer at 85234957 or email info@5steps.academy.

Duration

24 months or less, depending on the student’s abilities and individual pace. The course duration can be increased on a case-by-case basis for students with special education needs. The maximum period allowed for a student to complete the course is 36 months. This is a full-time course. 

Age: at least 16 years old

Academic Level: Grade 10 or Equivalent.

Assessment Methods

Quarterly Tests and Course-End Examinations for all subjects. 

Assessment Grading Criteria

External: CAIE examinations according to the CAIE timetable. 

Expected Examination Results Release Date

External: Not more than 3 month from the last exam in Cambridge A level series. 

Qualification Award

Cambridge International Advanced Level Certificate (by subjects).

Graduation Requirements

Pass the Cambridge A level examinations with at least 40% score.

Note 1:International students who hold student passes must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
Note 2:Any student (not only student pass holder) must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
Note 3:Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate. Our school only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.

Not meeting the above requirements may lead to Student Pass cancelation and/or expulsion from the school.