A level Mathematics
Key Information
What you’ll study
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
| Qualification | International AS Mathematics, International A level Mathematics |
| Exam board | Edexcel |
| Exams available | January, June and October |
Online school, full time or individual courses
| Course length | 1 year AS Mathematics, then 1 year A level Mathematics |
| Weekly study time | 2 x 45-minute live lessons, 5 x 45-minute self-study lessons, 1 x 45-minute teacher-marked homework |
| Class size | Maximum 10 |
| Course start | September |
Individual Tutoring
| Recommended | Approximately 100 x 45-minute individual tutoring lessons, 260 x 45-minute self-study lessons, 50 x 45-minute teacher-marked homework. Pace and level of commitment determined by individual needs. |
| Course start | Flexible |
AS Level
Pure Mathematics 1
- Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry in the (x, y)
- Trigonometry
- Differentiation
- Integration
Pure Mathematics 2
- Proof
- Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
- Sequences and series
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Trigonometry
- Differentiation
- Integration
Mechanics 1
- Mathematical models in mechanics
- Vectors in mechanics
- Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line
- Dynamics of a particle moving in a straight line or plane
- Statics of a particle
- Moments
A2 Level
Pure Mathematics 3
- Algebra and functions
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Numerical methods
Pure Mathematics 4
- Proof
- Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
- Binomial expansion
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Vectors
Statistics 1
- Mathematical models in probability and statistics
- Representation and summary of data
- Probability
- Correlation and regression
- Discrete random variables
- Discrete distributions
- The Normal distribution
For more information take a look at the Edexcel International Mathematics A level Specification: click here
Either
- A pass in the Highgrove Online School admissions test for Mathematics A level
Or
- A minimum grade 7 in GCSE Maths, and a strong set of GCSE grades, including several at grade 7 or above.
Year 12 International AS
| 3 Exams | (90 minutes each exam) |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Pure Mathematics 1 (33⅓ % of the total of AS, 16⅔ % of the total of A level) |
| Paper 2 | Pure Mathematics 2 (33⅓ % of the total of AS, 16⅔ % of the total of A level) |
| Paper 3 | Mechanics 1 (33⅓ % of the total of AS, 16⅔ % of the total of A level) |
Year 13 International A level
| 3 Exams | (90 minutes each exam) |
|---|---|
| Paper 4 | Pure Mathematics 3 (16⅔ % of the total of A level) |
| Paper 5 | Pure Mathematics 4 (16⅔ % of the total of A level) |
| Paper 6 | Statistics 1 (16⅔ % of the total of A level) |
Progression to University
A Mathematics A level is essential for a wide range of university courses, including mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, economics, and actuarial science. It serves as a foundational qualification for careers in these fields and is often a prerequisite for pursuing higher education in quantitative disciplines. Additionally, a Mathematics A level is valuable for courses in architecture, finance, and data analytics, as it provides strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Whether aspiring to become a mathematician, engineer, data scientist, or pursuing studies in various STEM disciplines, a Mathematics A level opens doors to diverse academic and professional opportunities where quantitative skills are highly prized.
We also offer the following A levels
Our core A level subjects are taught in group classes via a combination of interactive self-study lessons and live lessons led by an expert teacher:
We have an even wider selection of A levels available via our independent learning and tutoring programmes, including: