| The majority of Ashbourne’s A level students take the two year A Level . This programme always commences in September, and involves 31 weeks of teaching per 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 6 hours per subject per week (hours will reduce to 4 if fewer than 3 students are in the group). The A2 year involves the same hour allocation to cover A2 material. However, 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 through 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. In their A2 year the main focus shifts towards guiding the student through his or her university application.
AS students will usually 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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