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Online economics A level course overview

Economics A level and AS level covers the following five areas

  • Basic economic ideas and resource allocation
  • The price system and the micro economy
  • Government microeconomic intervention
  • The macro economy
  • Government macro intervention

AS economics candidates answer multiple choice, data response and essay questions. This format is repeated at economics A level where candidates will be tested on the additional syllabus content for A level, but they also require a knowledge and understanding of the AS level syllabus content.

Candidates beginning this course are not expected to have studied economics previously. A qualification in maths equivalent to IGCSE would be useful.

Economics A level online provides a suitable foundation for the study of economics or related courses in higher education. It may permit or assist progression directly to university courses in economics or some other subjects. It is also suitable as part of a course of general education.

In the October of year 11, 12 and 13 parents and guardians will receive an email asking which exams the learner intends to take, and where they would like to take them. Parents and guardians must inform King’s InterHigh if they need assistance finding an exam centre by mid-October.

King’s InterHigh can support you in finding a local exam centre. It is then down to the individual to register with the centre of choice and pay the exam fees to the centre directly. As each exam centre sets their own fees we cannot provide accurate pricing, however as an example, you can see our own fees by clicking here

Access arrangements

Physical, medical or learning support needs may be eligible for access arrangements during exams. These can include:

  • Extra time of 25%*
  • Extra time up to 50%*
  • A reader*
  • A scribe*
  • Supervised rest breaks
  • Separate room
  • Use of a laptop
  • Enlarged print exam papers

*These arrangements must be approved by the exam board. The learner will need to undertake learning assessments with an educational psychologist or specialist assessor in order to complete the application form. These assessments can take up to 18 months to process.

The deadline for application to the exam board is the February of the year that the learner sits exams.

There are no formal entry requirements for this subject.

However, if you’re looking to study this subject as one of four A levels, we strongly advise you only do so if you are predicted at least a grade 7 at GCSE / IGCSE in this subject or a relevant subject.

Key information
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9708
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AS and A level
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Cambridge International Examinations
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1 year for AS level with an additional year for A level
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Online, real-time classrooms, 24/7 access to curriculum
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September
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All exams will be supervised and sat at an examination hall local to you.
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Pupils can choose A level economics and add other A levels for an added fee per subject, per year. Find out more.
About our fees

We have several fee packages and options, with differing levels of commitment to suit most circumstances. In most cases parents have the option to pay in instalments, spreading the cost of the investment.

Curriculum & Packages

A Level Package

Choose from over 20 A Level subjects, following the same curriculum as sixth forms and colleges across the UK.

Select your preferred time zone

Our interactive, live lessons offer the same high-quality teaching across three time zones.

Simply select your preferred time zone to explore the available subjects.

Payment options

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41% savings
A Levels
Annual Contract - 2024/25
£6,000*
/ year (excludes VAT)

*This price is based on 3 subjects. Students can study 1–5 subjects (costs will vary).

Sibling discount available. Find out more

  • £100 one-off registration fee
  • £500 deposit for UK students (£1000 outside of UK)
  • £50 Technology integration fee (yearly)
A Levels
Rolling Contract - 2024/25
£1,410*
/ half term (excludes VAT)

Cancel at the end of any half term. *This price is based on 3 subjects (students can study 1–5 subjects).

Sibling discount available. Find out more

  • £100 one-off registration fee
  • £50 Technology integration fee (yearly)
41% savings
A Levels
Annual Contract - 2025/26
£7020*
/ year (includes VAT)

*This price is based on 3 subjects. Students can study 1–5 subjects (costs will vary).

Sibling discount available. Find out more

  • £100 one-off registration fee
  • £500 deposit for UK students (£1000 outside of UK)
  • £50 Technology integration fee (yearly)
A Levels
Rolling Contract - 2025/26
£1650*
/ half term (includes VAT)

Cancel at the end of any half term. *This price is based on 3 subjects (students can study 1–5 subjects).

Sibling discount available. Find out more

  • £100 one-off registration fee
  • £50 Technology integration fee (yearly)

Study up to 5 subjects

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Join our online school community with:

  • Full timetable of live teacher-led lessons
  • Access to 24/7 library of lesson recordings
  • Co-curricular clubs and activities
  • Dedicated pastoral team

Please note that some extracurricular activities, such as school trips, events, and summer camps, may incur additional fees. You may also choose to purchase optional books from a recommended list provided by the school. Additionally, examination centre fees are not included in the tuition costs. Find out more.

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Enrol today, and join lessons within days!

King’s InterHigh is open for enrolment all year round. We kickstart each student’s online learning experience with a welcoming induction process to make the transition smooth.

VAT charges explained

The UK Government has implemented a policy to charge VAT on independent schools taking effect from the 1st of January 2025. This VAT charge is payable by families who are based in, or access, King’s InterHigh from the UK. This change does not impact families who are based outside the UK and access King’s InterHigh from another country.

We understand the significant financial commitment you make in choosing our online school as well as how important it is to be able to financially plan. After careful review of the details of the legislation, we will support parents by absorbing costs ourselves, so that a slower phasing in of this unwelcome change reduces its financial impact on families.

For the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year (starting September 2024), Inspired Education Group will absorb much of the 20% VAT charge. For the Spring and Summer terms when the 20% VAT will now apply, we will only pass on 8.5% to families, taking up the difference ourselves.

To further support families with the financial implications of this change in government policy, for the 2025-2026 academic year (starting in September 2025) there will be no inflationary tuition fee increases, and that Inspired Education Group will continue to absorb costs to limit the increase to 8.5% for that academic year. Overall, this will mean we have phased in 17% of the 20% VAT cost over two years to avoid sudden increases for families and have not increased tuition fees.

King’s InterHigh is committed to offering competitive fees and accessible, high-quality independent education, along with the unique benefits of online learning. We are pleased that through careful cost control and the benefits of being part of Inspired, the leading global group of premium schools, we can significantly reduce the financial effect on families due to this change in UK VAT policy.

Technology integration fee

At Inspired, we are committed to investing in cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning and development, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future. This fee will contribute to the development of our Inspired AI tools and our investment in best-in-class learning technology.