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Introduction to Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL)

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level is designed for international learners who want to
progress to the best universities around the world. Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
and the Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (A2) are part of a suite of International
Advanced Level qualifications offered by Pearson for the students who successfully complete their
IGCSE. The International Advanced Level can be claimed on completion of all the units (AS and A2
units).

IAL at SSLSD

IAL is designed in two stages and is taught in two years at SSLSD. In Year 12, students follow the AS
level while in year 13 they complete their A2 Level.

SSLSD has been an Edexcel examination centre for the past 10 years. Students are coached to sit for
the May/June exam series for their AS and A2 levels, however, resitting and certain subjects are
offered in October and January.

Choice of subjects

Students can take four subjects for their IALs by selecting one subject from the below basket of
subjects. It is designed in the best way for students to specialize in various areas.

Basket Students should select one subject per basket
Basket 1 Mathematics
Accounting
Basket 2 Physics
Psychology
Biology
Basket 3 Business
Further Mathematics
Chemistry
Basket 4 Economics
Information Technology

Students may select the below combination based on their career interests.

Career interest Suggested subject combination
Business/Finance/ Economics Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics
Econometrics Economics, Further mathematics, Mathematics, psychology
Engineering/ Statistics Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, further mathematics
Law Any science or commerce subjects with Mathematics
Medicine Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics,
Software engineering Physics, Information Technology, Mathematics, further
mathematics/ Business

Entry requirement

Students must have IGSCE qualification (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 5 to follow IAL. Specific subject
requirements are mentioned under the respective subject in this manual.