AS level
Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test
| Stands for | Advanced Subsidiary level |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
AS level stands for Advanced Subsidiary level, a standardized test abbreviation.
Qualification equal in difficulty to the first year of an A level and covering roughly half its content. In England it was "decoupled" from the A level in reforms beginning in 2015, so it is now a standalone qualification that many schools no longer offer.
Example: He took an AS level in further maths alongside his three A levels.
Usage notes
In Wales and Northern Ireland the AS still contributes to the full A level grade. Cambridge International AS levels are common in international schools and count toward the Cambridge AICE Diploma. Not to be confused with the American Associate of Science degree.
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