STEM & Computing
Analytical depth for engineering, technology, data, and applied science degrees.
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Programs · A & AS Level
Pre-university mastery. Global degree access.
The advanced, internationally accredited qualification that opens doors to universities worldwide — the natural next step after IGCSE.
Grades 11 - 12Pre-university stage
3 - 4 subjectsFocused specialisation
WorldwideUniversity recognition
CAIEAdvanced examination route
Subject specialisation
Choose the combination your degree needs.
A Level study narrows deliberately, so subject choices should align with the university course a student intends to pursue.
Economics & Business
Commercial reasoning and quantitative literacy for business and finance pathways.
- Economics
- Business
- Accounting
- Mathematics
Core requirement
English is compulsory at A Level, supporting academic writing and university readiness.
- English Language
National subjects (mandatory)
Mandatory national curriculum subjects. As an officially registered formal school, JFS requires every student to complete all three subjects.
- Bahasa Indonesia
- PPKn
- Agama
AS Level, then the full A Level.
Students can complete a one-year AS Level qualification or continue into the full two-year A Level programme.
AS Level
The first half of the A Level course, offering a recognised qualification in its own right and a foundation for advanced study.
- Duration
- 1 year
- Focus
- Subject foundations
Full A Level
Completing the second year develops deeper subject mastery and the academic independence universities expect.
- Duration
- 2 years total
- Focus
- University readiness
A to E passing grades
A*ABCDE
Most universities require at least three passes; highly selective institutions expect stronger grade profiles.
The qualification
Why A & AS Level opens doors.
Recognised assessment, flexible study duration, and a global academic network support the transition into higher education.
What is Cambridge A or AS Level?
Cambridge International A Level is recognized around the world by schools, universities, and employers as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide. Cambridge A Levels typically take two years to complete and offer a flexible course of study, giving students the freedom to select subjects that are right for them. Cambridge International AS Level often represents the first half of an A Level course — both are advanced, academically rigorous, internationally accredited qualifications taken after completing IGCSEs.
Grading in AS–A Levels
There are five passing grades, A through E. Most countries require at least three passes, though top international university entrance requirements are closer to three passes at grade C for academic courses at established universities — some, like Oxford and the highly selective universities of Cambridge and Oxford, ask for at least AAB. Good A Level grades can also unlock course credit and advanced standing in countries such as the USA, where entrance to university takes place after 12 years of education.
Benefits
Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course and Cambridge International AS Level typically one year — both designed for students worldwide, including those whose first language isn't English. Assessment takes place at the end of the course and gives students a variety of ways to show their knowledge and skills. Thousands of students use Cambridge International AS & A Levels every year to gain places at leading universities worldwide, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Opening Up Opportunities Worldwide
All UK universities and over 500 US universities accept Cambridge International A Level qualifications, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, and Yale. In the US and Canada, good grades in carefully chosen Cambridge International A Level subjects can result in up to one year of university course credit. Learners can check which universities worldwide accept Cambridge qualifications at www.cambridgeinternational.org/recognition.
A Global Learning Community
With the Cambridge Pathway, your child joins a global community of learners from more than 10,000 schools in over 160 countries — developing the global outlook Cambridge learners need to succeed in a fast-changing modern world.
Ready for the final step to university?
Speak with an Enrollment Advisor about subject choices, or start the application today.