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Assessment

The new A level course is linear and exams are taken only at the end of Year 13. There will be no AS component but there will be mock exams and practice questions in Year 12. The A level consists of three examined units taken at the end of Year 13. Unit 1 consists of a 2 hr 15 minutes exam and is worth 30% of the qualification. Unit 2 consists of a 1hr 30 minutes exam and is worth 20% of the qualification. Unit 3 is once again a 2 hr 15 minutes exam which is worth 30% of the A level. There is additionally a coursework unit Unit 4 worth 20% of the overall A level grade. All four units will be taught across Years 12 and 13.