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    Online computer science A level course overview

    The aims of this course are to enable students to develop:

    • computational thinking skills
    • an understanding of the main principles of solving problems using computers
    • an understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate, including software, data, hardware, communication and people
    • an understanding of the different methods of communication and the functionality of networks and the internet
    • the skills necessary to apply this understanding to develop computer based solutions to problems

    In order to access the full range of practical skills delivered within the course, it is an essential requirement that pupils have a downloaded version of MS Office, including Access, prior to starting the course. 

    At AS level candidates take papers 1 and 2.  At A level candidates take all four papers.  calculators must not be used in any paper.

    Paper 1 theory fundamentals paper 3 advanced theory 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks paper 1 will assess sections 1 to 8 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the AS level 25% of the A level 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks

    Paper 2 fundamental problem-solving and programming skills paper 2 will assess sections 9 to 12 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the AS level 25% of the A level 2 hours 30 minutes 75 marks

    Paper 3 will assess sections 13 to 20 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 25% of the A level

    Paper 4 practical 2 hours 75 marks. Candidates will need to write answers in pseudocode.

    Paper 4 will assess sections 19 to 20 of the syllabus content. Candidates will submit complete program code and evidence of testing. Candidates will be required to use either Java, VB.NET or python programming languages. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions on a computer without internet or email facility. 25% of the A level

    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

    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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    Subject Code
    9618
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    Qualification
    AS and A level
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    Exam board
    Cambridge International Examinations
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    Duration
    1 year for AS level with an additional year for A level
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    Delivery method
    Online, real-time classrooms, 24/7 access to curriculum
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    Start date
    September
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    Exam details
    All exams will be supervised and sat at an examination hall local to you.
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    Course fee
    Pupils can choose A level computer science and add other A levels for an added fee per subject, per year. Find out more.
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    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.

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