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A Levels

Sixth form at Mougins School

Sixth form is the final stage of education in the British system, also known as post-16 education.

After completing the IGCSE exams, students from our British school can continue on to study for A-levels, a required qualification for entry into university. Sixth form covers Years 12 and 13, and the lessons are developed around both Key Stage 5 of the English National Curriculum and the specific learning requirements for each subject.

Students can choose from a range of subjects at A-level, which prepare them to access a wide range of degree-level qualifications at universities throughout the United Kingdom, France, the USA, Europe and the rest of the world. We also offer BTEC qualifications for those who wish to continue their studies in a more practical field such as engineering, health and social care, and travel and tourism.

Studying for A-levels at Mougins School

At the end of Key Stage 5, in Year 13, our students sit A-level (Advanced Levels), the final exams of their school career. The results of these exams are used to determine university places at institutions in the UK and around the world. A-level courses are designed for specialist study and provide excellent preparation for the rigorous demands of top-class universities.

In Year 12, students study for the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) exams and in Year 13 the Advanced Level (A-level) qualification, for which they will be asked to choose four (or occasionally five) subjects.

During these two years, students have the opportunity to study English and Maths with two different teachers. This innovative way of teaching allows us to provide two learning approaches to help each student better understand advanced subjects and benefit from different perspectives to deepen their understanding.

A-level choices include:

 

Art and design

 

Biology

 

Business

 

Chemistry

 

BTEC Performing Art

 

English literature

 

Geography

 

History

 

Mathematics

 

Modern foreign languages (French, Spanish)

 

BTEC sport

 

Physics

At Mougins School the subjects offered are from one the following examination boards, with the following qualifications:

  • Cambridge Assessment International Education – CAIE
  • Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels – IAL
  • Pearson Edexcel Linear A Levels
  • Pearson BTEC International Level 3

How to select A-level subjects

A-levels are a jump up in difficulty from IGCSE, and it’s important that students select subjects that they are interested in so that they are motivated to put in the time and effort needed to succeed at A-level. At this stage in their education, students are expected and encouraged to study more independently.

Some future careers require certain A-level subjects, so it’s a good idea for students to do plenty of research ahead of time if they are interested in a particular career path.

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World Class University Guidance at Mougins School

In an increasingly complex global higher education landscape - particularly in an international context - families can feel uncertain about how best to navigate university applications across the UK, Europe, the United States, Australia, and Asia. What is less widely recognised is that this depth of guidance sits at the heart of our Sixth Form, embedded within the student experience and shaped over time.

Our approach to university preparation is defined by a structured approach, evolving as our students do, personalisation, and insight. Rather than offering short-term or last-minute advice, we work with students over two-year pathway, allowing ideas and decisions to develop thoughtfully and strategically, grounded in a deep understanding of each student’s academic profile, interests, and ambitions.

Experience You Can Rely On
Our students benefit from sustained, individual guidance delivered by a team who know them well - academically, personally, and aspirationally. Families can be confident that university preparation is approached with the same care, rigour, and individual attention that defines our Sixth Form as a whole.

Support to succeed: the sixth form mentor programme

Mougins School offers a mentor program thanks to a dedicated team of learning mentors made up of members of the teaching staff who advise and support our sixth form students.

Mentors are usually paired with a student who is interested in entering into a similar field in which the mentor teaches. Together they focus on university applications, including writing reference letters, assisting students to write their scholarly statements and the admissions process in general.

The goals of the programme are to raise each mentee's academic attainment and future aspirations, aid them to prepare themselves for the transition to higher education and monitor their well-being in what can be a very stressful time for students.

                               Learn more about university preparation at Mougins School

Frequently Asked Questions about the A-level programme at Mougins School

This FAQ has been created to help families understand how Careers & Pathways support works across the Secondary School and Sixth Form at Mougins. It outlines the guidance students receive from Year 8 to Year 13, including subject choices, Morrisby profiling, and preparation for university pathways in the UK, Europe, and internationally.

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