This A-level article on Rabinsxp has been written in context of Nepal
comparing to the HSEB’s +2 but the information about A-level written
here applies globally. The Advanced Level GCE (General Certification of
Education), commonly referred to as the A-Level, is a qualification
offered by University of Cambridge. This is a two-year course that is
equivalent to the +2 of HSEB. The GCE is run under the Cambridge
International Examination (CIE) Board, and forms a part of the
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), now known
as Cambridge Assessment Around 175 countries in the world have adopted
the A-level thus far.
While being globally-recognised, Cambridge syllabuses are also flexible
in order to be tailored to fit local experiences – resulting in an
interesting and highly-relevant course of study. The A-level focuses
more on independent studying, analytical thinking, and problem solving
and practical work is given more priority.
The course is based on a six-month semester system, as opposed to having
to study for a whole yeare before taking your final exams like in the
HSEB’s +2. Exams in the A-level are held twice a year, and results are
published about six to seven weeks after the exam in the form of a
Statement of Results and the certificates are normally sent out about
six weeks after the issue of results. The grate systeem, too, is
different from that of the HSEB; you’re given a grade point average
(GPA) instead of numbered marks and percentages. Studens get an A, B, C,
D or an E based on their performance, where A, B, and C are recognised
by Tribhuvan University as distinction, first division and second
division respectly, and D and E are recognised as third division. At
present, 31 colleges are providing A-level courses accross the country.
