Cambridge International AS & A Level

Curriculum

Through A levels programme we aim to develop learners who are:

  • Confident: Confident in working with new ideas and information, taking calculated risks, and evaluating ideas in a structured and critical way. They are secure in their knowledge and willing to take risks.
  • Responsible: Responsible for themselves and respectful of others, they take ownership of their learning, make informed decisions, and are committed to making a positive contribution.
  • Reflective: They are able to learn from experiences, evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and use feedback to grow and improve continuously.
  • Innovative: Equipped for new and future challenges, they are creative, curious, and able to solve problems, thinking outside the box to explore multiple perspectives.
  • Engaged: They are intellectually and socially engaged, alive with curiosity, and ready to make a difference, collaborating with others and exploring new concepts.

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
  • Handling and evaluating different types of information source
  • Thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments
  • Making judgements, recommendations and decisions

Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course taken by learners in Grade 11 and 12. Cambridge International AS and A Levels are recognised around the world by schools, universities and employers. The qualifications are accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide.

Assessment

The A Levels is a 2-year program that will start in April and the students will appear for their Board examinations in March of the second year (Grade 12). This exam timeline coincides well with the timelines of other Indian boards (HSC / ISC etc). The March series examination for AS and A Levels (Grade 11 & 12 board exam) ensures that students doing this program will be eligible for all competitive entrance examinations in India as well as for university admissions for undergraduate courses in India.

A Level develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:

  • Take all A Level components in the same examination session at the end of the second year (Grade 12).
  • Follow a staged assessment to an A Level by taking the AS qualification in one examination session, and the A2 assessment in a subsequent session in Grade 12.

We at DYPIS follow the Staged Assessment route.

A Level result is reported on a 5-point scale of grades: A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c), D(d), or E(e), of which Grade A*(a*) is the highest and Grade E(e) the lowest.

Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level) result is indicated by one of the grades a(a), b(b), c(c), d(d) or e(e), of which Grade a(a) is the highest and Grade e(e) the lowest.

Subjects

At, DYPIS we shall be offering the following subjects as part of the A level Program:

SUBJECT GROUP – SCIENCES:

  • Physics (9702)
  • Chemistry (9701)
  • Biology (9700)

SUBJECT GROUP – ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE:

  • English General paper (8021) (AS Level Only) . English General Paper is a compulsory subject.

SUBJECT GROUP – CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL:

  • Accounting (9706)
  • Business (9609)
  • Information Technology (9626)

SUBJECT GROUP – MATHEMATICS:

  • Mathematics (9709)

SUBJECT GROUP – HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:

  • Economics (9708)
  • Psychology (9990)

Students can select three or four subjects from the above three groups for study as a part of the A Level program and all students are required to do English General paper. Students have the flexibility to select more than one subject from each group based on their interests, career aspirations and university choices.

Beyond Academics

In addition to the academics and keeping the holistic development of the students in mind, we at DYPIS plan to offer various extracurricular activities to develop independent thinkers equipped with life skills.

Some of the planned activities are as follows:

  • Sports programme
  • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
  • Community and Service Endeavours

University Recognition

Cambridge A level students gain admission to universities throughout the world. These include well-known Asian and European institutions such as llT’s, University of Mumbai, Oxford, Cambridge, HKU to name a few.

College and Career Counselling

The Career Counsellor at DYPIS works with classes and students individually to plan their academic path through the AS & A Levels. During the 11th and 12th grades, the Career Counsellor will work with all our students in preparing them for the next phase in their lives, which most often includes applications to overseas colleges and universities, under – graduate programs or exploration of career options.

Our A Level students have received offers from some of the leading universities in the U.K.,Finland, Hongkong, Germany, Australia, Singapore and India.

United Kingdom

  • University of Oxford
  • Imperial College of London
  • University College London
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of St. Andrews
  • University of Warwick
  • King’s College London
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • University of Exeter
  • Kingston College London

Finland

  • Aalto University of Design

Singapore

  • NTU/li>

Australia

  • University of Melbourne
  • Australian National University
  • Bond University, Australia
  • University of New South Wales, Sydney

Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong University
  • City University
  • HKUST

Germany

  • Hochschule Rhein Waal University of Applied Sciences

Dubai

  • BITS Pilani

India

  • Manipal institute of Technology
  • Vellore Institute Of Technology
  • IISER
  • BITS GOA
  • Shrishti Manipal institute of Art, Design & Technology
  • MCODS Manipal
  • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
  • NMIMS (BBA Programme)
  • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy
  • MESA School of Business
  • Dr. D Y Patil College of Architecture
  • Dr. D Y Patil Medical College
  • Jai Hind College
  • H.R. College
  • Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts (Pune)
  • Atlas Skill Tech University
  • Ahmedabad University
  • Ashoka University
  • Somaiya Vidya Vihar University