GCE A Level Courses

The A-level qualification remains the standard method of progression to universities. HIC offers three main A-Level routes to university. HIC is a recognised examination centre for the following examinations board: AQA, OCR and Edexcel. AS and A-Level examinations are now taken in May and June only.

We offer the opportunity to study A-Levels over a wide range of options. A Level Courses are divided in three categories ; 1) One Year A-Level Intensive, 2)Two Years A-Level Regular and 3)18 Months Intensive A Level Programme

  1. One Year Intensive A Level Programme – This course offers an intensive approach to the candidate’s chosen subjects. This one-year focused approach is useful for candidates who have completed AS Levels and/or A Levels elsewhere however have not achieved their desired grades and therefore wish to retake their exams.
  2. Two Years A Level Regular Programme – This is designed for candidates who have completed their GCSE courses. Candidates will study 3 to 4 subjects in the AS Levels and prepare 3 of these subjects for their A levels. Very high calibre candidates may continue with all 4 subjects.
  3. 18 Months Intensive A Level Programme – Our 18 Months A Level Intensive Programme begins in January. It is particularly suitable for candidates who are wishing to retake the full 2-year A Level programme, but who were unable to begin in September, or who wish to change school after a term.

Subjects Offered: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, English Language and Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Government and Politics, Law and Accounting.

Students aiming for top and very high profile UK universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, London School of Economics, or intending to read medicine are advised to offer A-Levels with top grades. As you will appreciate this not only requires academic ability but the discipline and the approach to become a high flier. Our role is to guide these students to meet their career aspirations. Studying A-Levels with us will maximise your future success.

Each student is given individual attention by personal tutor and subject teachers. The comfort of small class sizes promotes a better student- teacher relationship. The college is always helping students to reach their maximum potential by offering focused learning in small classes. Our high academic focus compliments student encouragement and friendly teacher-student relationship which together generates better grades for students. Our highly qualified and experienced teachers work with students using the SWOT analysis. This technique enables them to identify strengths and weaknesses of students, provide better opportunities to enhance their knowledge and confidence and eliminate threats like stress and imbalances.

HIC provides various engagement opportunities to students such as debates, work experiences and shadowing, external and internal exam preparation workshops, student assemblies, knowledge quizzes, external field trips and university preparation workshops. Revision and exam preparation classes provide students with that desired additional support which is needed to sustain in the competition, particularly in Medicine and Dentistry.

In short, Harrow Independent College helps students to reach their maximum potential using an appropriate blend of our 8 strengths to success, which are:

  1. Small class sizes with high academic focus
  2. Well qualified and highly experienced teachers
  3. Individual learning plans based on SWOT strategic planning matrix
  4. Tutorial sessions in addition to regular lessons
  5. Variety of engagement opportunities
  6. Additional revision and exam preparation classes
  7. Inbuilt University Preparation Program (UPP)
  8. Excellent record of university placements

TWO YEARS A-LEVEL REGULAR

A Levels are becoming linear two-year courses.  This means you need to study for the full two years to obtain the qualification.  The student will be asked to choose three subjects to study, although very bright students may do four subjects. As most universities and employers make offers based on a three A Level programme, we believe that the extra teaching time will help students achieve the best possible grades.

Our professional and highly qualified teachers will give individual coaching to all students and will allocate more time for A-level full time students to ensure that students are giving utmost attention in studying their chosen subjects. Most Universities and Employers require make offers based on a three subject A Level programme, we strengthen the base of our A-level students by giving them daily and weekly targets. At the same time we make sure that they are able to give equal attention to all the three or four chosen subjects to achieve exceptional scores in all subjects.

Subjects offered for Two Years A-Level Regular Course are:

  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English Language and English Literature
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Government and Politics
  • Law
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting

ONE YEAR A-LEVEL INTENSIVE

We run a rigorous fast track one-year A Level programme in our college designed to intensify students’ preparation or give them other options for continuing their studies, if they wish to study for A Level Retakes.

Our One-Year Fast-Track A Level course offers an intensive approach to the student’s chosen subject. This one-year focused approach can be useful for those who have studied AS Levels or A Levels elsewhere but may not have achieved their desired grades and wish to retake their A Levels.

Students may go for retake for a single subject to qualify for University entrance criteria.

To identify suitable students and their eligibility for this course, and also whether the student can actually cope up well with the intensive and rigorous methodology of teaching, the student will be asked to take an interview.

Subjects offered for One year A-Level Intensive:

  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English Language and English Literature
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Government and Politics
  • Law
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting

18 MONTHS INTENSIVE A LEVEL PROGRAMME

Our 18 Months A Level Intensive Programme begins in January. It is particularly suitable for candidates who are wishing to retake the full 2-year A Level programme, but who were unable to begin in September, or who wish to change school after a term.

Our professional and highly qualified teachers will give individual coaching to all students and will allocate more time for A-level full time students to ensure that students are giving utmost attention in studying their chosen subjects. Most Universities and Employers require make offers based on a three subject A Level programme, we strengthen the base of our A-level students by giving them daily and weekly targets. At the same time we make sure that they are able to give equal attention to all the three or four chosen subjects to achieve exceptional scores in all subjects.

Subjects offered for  18 Months Intensive A Level Programme are:

  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English Language and English Literature
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Government and Politics
  • Law
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting