What is GCE Advanced Level?
The [[General Certificate of Education]] '''Advanced Level''' (commonly shortened to '''A-Level''') is a set of [[test|exams]] taken worldwide. They are usually taken during the end of [[secondary school]]. In the UK, they are usually taken two years after the [[student]]s have completed [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSE]] or [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|IGCSE]] exams. Students in the UK usually take their A-level exams when they are roughly 18 years old. Students usually need A-Levels if they want to go to university to study for a [[Academic degree|degree]]. A-Levels are usually split into six parts, each with its own exam. Most people study three A-Levels, and one AS-Level (Advanced Subsidary Level). An AS-Level is the first half of an A-Level. An AS-Level can be studied on its own, but to get an A-Level the second half must also be completed. The second half of an A-Level is an A2-Level. A student might opt to appear for their AS-Level and A2-Level together in one go. {{UK-stub}} [[Category:Education in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Examinations]]