Sixth Form
Having satisfactorily completed the IGCSE courses, most IBYS students continue on to a two year General Certificate of Education "A" level (Advanced level) course in their chosen subject areas.

British universities require students to have a minimum of three "A" level passes in order to be considered for entry. The programme typically consists of a two year course of study in the chosen subjects compatible with the future academic programme and career path of the student. The externally produced and assessed "A" level examinations are usually completed by age 18 or 19 at which stage the student is fully prepared for university entrance and the rigors of university life.

At the commencement of the "A" level programme most IBYS students will already have a good "A" level pass in Spanish which they will have gained with their IGCSE's inYear 11 of the Senior School, therefore only three of the courses shown below will be selected to study at "A" level.

 

Courses offered at "A" level

	ENGLISH LITERATURE		MATHEMATICS
	SPANISH		PHYSICS
	FRENCH		CHEMISTRY
	GERMAN		BIOLOGY
	ENGLISH PROFICIENCY		GEOGRAPHY
	MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS		INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
	HISTORY

The sixth form programme is also applicable for students requiring U.S. High School graduation certification and to prepare them for taking the United States T.O.E.F.L.and S.A.T. tests both of which are required for university entrance in the U.S.A. It should be noted that in many countries including the United States and Canada, three "A" level passes combined with a minimum of five GCSE passes is equivalent to the completion of the first or "Freshman" year of university and will be accepted as such.

"A" level passes are also accepted for entry to universities throughout Europe and students opting to continue their education outside of U.K. or U.S.A. should confirm the subject requirements for particular degree courses.

IBYS is unique in offering a comprehensive and highly personalised placement service for pupils who intend to continue their education in the U.K. or other parts of the world. This service provides the counseling, information, communication and liaison necessary to ensure that each student moves on to a university or place of further education, appropriate to his/her needs.