Dear Parent,

Selection of Subject Groups for AS Level Qualifications

(AY 2021 -22)
Pristine Private School has undertaken the responsibility of preparing your child for the Cambridge AS
Level Examination to be held in May/June 2022. Accordingly, the school offers a range of qualifications
in the Post 16 programme based on students’ interests and the current trends that project future
career pathways. The syllabuses develop a deep understanding of the subject and enhance
independent thinking skills required by our students to be prepared for their higher education study.

It is important to note that AS Level is a part of the progression towards the completion of the
Cambridge International A Level programme.

This year, in addition to the qualifications that are offered through the Cambridge GCE curriculum, we
are thrilled to include subject options from the internationally recognized Business & Technology
Education Council (BTEC) curriculum offered through Pearson. This programme provides alternative
subject choices that allow students to be equipped with applied knowledge and practical skills paving
the way to a career in the selected field. A BTEC qualification also adds value to students’ portfolios
prepared for the next stage of university education, as the qualification is internationally recognized by
universities and employers world over. Pristine’s vision of creating leaders of tomorrow is perennial and
BTEC is a small step towards the same.

For more information on BTEC, I encourage you to watch the short video:
https://tinyurl.com/Introduction-to-BTEC

Kindly review the subject options given in the table below and fill in the Post 16 Options Form given on
page 5. This process must be completed in consultation with your child after reviewing the Post 16 Entry
and Subject Specific requirements provided on the next pages.

Please note that it is mandatory to select four (4) subjects. However, you can select only one subject from
each column provided below:

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4

*MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY
(P1&S1/P1&M1)

ACCOUNTING BUSINESS COMPUTER SCIENCE TRAVEL AND TOURISM

LITERATURE - ENGLISH INFORMATION

BUSINESS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY
BTEC Level 3
ECONOMICS Certificate in ECONOMICS ART & DESIGN
Business
BTEC Level 3
PSYCHOLOGY
Certificate in IT

*Science students - All Mathematics students taking Physics must opt for Mathematics (P1 & M1)
option only.

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In addition, students in Year 12 are required to take the following compulsory subjects as
prescribed by the Ministry of Education, UAE:

• Advanced Arabic for Arabs (School Assessed)

• Islamic Studies for Muslim students (School Assessed)
• Moral Education for all students

I look forward to your support and encouragement to your child in making an important decision for
their higher studies.

Best Regards,

Tasneem Usman
Head of Senior School

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 Subject Specific Admission Requirements

AS Level A Level Entry

Subject Entry Grade Grade Additional Comments
(IGCSE/GCSE) (AS)

Accounting B C B grade in Maths

Must have studied this subject at

Art & Design C --
IGCSE level
Must have studied this subject at
Biology A/A* C
IGCSE level

Business B C B Grade in English (ESL)

Must have studied this subject at

Chemistry A/A* C
IGCSE / GCSE level
Computer B (CS)
C A Grade in Math at IGCSE Level
Science A/A*(ICT)

Economics B C B Grade in Maths and English (ESL)

English B (FLE) B Grade in English 1st Language or

C
Language A / A*(ESL) A/A* in English 2 Language
nd

English
C C C grade in English Literature
Literature
Information B Grade in Computer Science / ICT and
B C
Technology English (ESL)
Must have studied this subject at
Mathematics A/A* C
IGCSE / GCSE level
Must have studied this subject at
Physics A/A* C
IGCSE / GCSE level

Psychology B C B Grade in English (ESL)

Travel &
B C B Grade in English (ESL)
Tourism

*Please be informed that students who have done IGCSE Core paper in Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and Biology are not eligible for entry into these subjects at AS Level.

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 POST 16 Entry Requirements

Please note that the criteria for admissions to Year 12 (AS Level) are as follows:

✓ A minimum of 5B’s at IGCSE Level (having achieved Subject Specific Admission Requirements as
given on Pg 3).
✓ A student applying to Year 12 should have a minimum grade C in IGCSE Mathematics and English.
✓ An interview with the leadership team in August 2021 for confirmation of subject options.
✓ A contract signed by the student and parents promising good behaviour and regular attendance.

Places for Year 12 are not confirmed until August 2021 when IGCSE results are received and
confirmed.

Once a student receives their IGCSE results, he/she shall contact the school admission office to
schedule an appointment for further processing of their Post 16 application.

Progress from Year 12 (AS Level) to Year 13 (full A level) is dependent on satisfactory
completion of the Year 12 course and regular attendance.

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 POST 16 APPLICATION FORM - AS LEVEL

Subject: Selection of Subjects for AS Level

I, as a Parent, in consultation with my child choose the following optional subjects for my
child:

1. ________________________

2. ________________________

3. ________________________

4. ________________________

I acknowledge

• My child will not be allowed to change the subject options except in the following
circumstances.

➢ If he/she does not attain the minimum required entry level grade as specified in the
subject specific admission requirements table once the results for IGCSE are declared in
August 2021.
➢ If he/she expresses a desire to change the subject within 15 days from the start of the
academic year 2021-22 and if there are seats available in the class for the alternative
subject chosen by him/her.

• a subject will be offered only if the minimum number of students is attained (as decided by
the school). Otherwise, my child will have to select another subject in the same block.
• Once finalized, my child will not be permitted to drop any opted subject during the
academic year 2021-22.

Name of Parent: ..........................................................Name of Student: ........................................................................

Signature of Parent: ................................................. Signature of Student: .................................................................

Tel. / Mobile No. ……………………………................E-mail ID ………….………..………………………..………………...

Date:.....................................

• The decision of the management on the option selection shall be final and binding to all
the applicants.

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