| This programme always commences in January, and involves 17 weeks of teaching for the first year and 31 weeks for the second year. The first year of study covers AS material, whereas the second year of study covers A2 material.
Ashbourne offers A level students a variety of subject choices. For the majority of AS subjects, students receive 8 hours per subject per week (hours will reduce to 6 if less than 3 students are in the group). For the majority of A2 subjects, students receive 6 hours per subject per week (hours will reduce to 4 if fewer than 3 students are in the group). A2 students also receive an additional 2 hours per subject per week to cover AS material, if they require resits for any modules. Note that arrangements are slightly different for students taking Mathematics and Art based subjects.
Group sizes rarely exceed ten. Small classes provide a stimulating interactive environment. Students are able to clarify points by discussion with each other as well as with the teacher. Each student will have a personal tutor. During their AS year the personal tutors’ main responsibility is to monitor academic progress. For their A2 year the main focus shifts towards guiding the student through his or her university application.
AS students will take all of their examinations in the summer session, whereas A2 students will usually take examinations in both the winter and summer session.
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