Cambridge A Levels
 Cambridge A Levels

Cambridge A Levels

At Sancta Maria International School, students aged 16 to 18 build deep subject knowledge and critical thinking skills through our Cambridge Advanced programme, preparing for success in AS Levels (Grade 11), A Levels (Grade 12) and their future university journeys.

Excellent academic results

Students at Sancta Maria achieve outstanding results in their AS Level and A Level examinations, earning places at top universities in India and around the world. Here's a glimpse on the latest achievementss:

90.7%

pass rate in two A Levels and one AS Level 

82.7%

Students with minimum 3 A Levels 

79

Graduated A Level students

75

Students appeared for A Levels

17

Awarded A*s 

Build a personalised curriculum

At our international school in Hyderabad, students shape their learning journey by selecting at least three A Level subjects and one mandatory AS Level English course from five key disciplines. Flexible timetabling supports varied career pathways and helps meet specific Indian university requirements, ensuring readiness for both national and global opportunities.

English

Reaching fluency in a world language

At our Cambridge A Levels programme, students take two mandatory English courses where they master advanced communication, analytical and critical thinking skills. They explore how language functions across contexts, analyse a range of texts in depth and develop persuasive arguments with a strong emphasis on essay writing through:

  • English Language
  • English General Paper
English

Social & Applied Sciences

Understanding the world through research

Students excel in scientific and social sciences, engaging in hands-on experiments in our chemistry lab and focusing on real-world application of business strategies, deepening their knowledge choosing between:

  • Chemistry
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Accounting
Social & Applied Sciences

Physics & Business Studies

Making inferences with the real world

At Sancta Maria International School, learners dive deep into physical, financial, sociological and business principles, refining scientific reasoning, enhancing numerical skills and developing awareness of global social issues, excelling in:

  • Physics
  • Accounting
  • Sociology
  • Business
Physics & Business Studies

STEM & Economics

Enhancing logical reasoning

Learners thrive in practical lab work, refine critical thinking and focus on scientific investigation and logical reasoning through in-depth study of:

  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
STEM & Economics

Interdisciplinary subjects

Students engage with a variety of subjects sharpening their analytical, creative and critical skills, choosing between:

  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • AS Further Mathematics
  • Art & Design
  • Law
  • Media Studies
  • AS Spanish
  • Marine Science

Through the interdisciplinary pathway, students also have the opportunity to pursue the Cambridge International Project Qualification (IPQ), where they develop strong research skills, think critically across subjects and gain valuable experience that enhances university readiness.

Interdisciplinary subjects

Core learning pillars

Students consolidate their learning by focusing on different groups of subjects according to their career aspirations and interests. Taking ownership of their chosen paths, they develop deep subject knowledge, prepare for exams and university tests and grow into curious and globally-minded young adults.

Academic achievement
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.

Life competencies
Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Students fast-track English fluency while continuing to grow in their home language, including Hindi, Spanish and French.

International opportunities
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.

Life & career pathways
Life & career pathways

Benefit from personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path.

Certified international exams centre

Certified international exams centre

Students at Sancta Maria benefit from direct access to globally recognised American qualifications including the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams, broadening their university options and strengthening their academic profiles for success globally.

Sancta Maria was my second home from 6th to 12th grade. Moving from the US, I felt welcomed and adjusted easily.

Tripura, student

University destinations

With over 500 successful placements worldwide and partnerships with 90+ universities, our learners confidently progress to top institutions in India and across the globe.

93%

Access their first-choice universities, with 46% staying in India

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India

  • Ashoka University
  • University of Hyderabad
  • Masters Union School of Business
  • Shiv Nadar University
  • AIIMS Bhubaneswar
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science
  • Krea University
  • Whistling Woods International
  • Amity University
  • Azim Premji University
  • Delhi University
  • Flame University
  • GITAM University
  • Avinash College of Commerce
  • ICFAI Business School
  • School of Design & Innovation
  • Jain Deemed University
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  • Kasturba Medical College
  • Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology
  • KL University
  • Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology
  • Mahindra Ecole Centrale
  • Mahindra Tech University
  • Manipal Institute of Technology
  • Manipal University
  • Mount Carmel University
  • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
  • OP Jindal University
  • Osmania University
  • Plaksha University
  • Sri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy
  • SRM Medical College
  • SPM University
  • St. Mary's College
  • Symbiosis International University
  • United World Institute of Design
  • Karnavati University
  • UPES
  • Villa Marie Degree College
  • Vellore Institute of Technology
  • Woxsen University

Singapore

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • S P Jain School of Global Management

United States

  • New York University (NYU)
  • University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • SUNY Buffalo
  • Boston University
  • New York University
  • Michigan State University
  • Texas A&M University
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of Cincinnati
  • University of Wisconsin Madison
  • Drexel University
  • DePaul University
  • Rutgers University
  • University of Texas Dallas
  • University of Michigan
  • University of California
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • University of North Carolina, Charlotte
  • Purdue University
  • North Carolina State University
  • Rice University
  • NY School of Visual Arts
  • Full Sail University
  • Indiana University, Bloomington
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Colorado State University
  • Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
  • Virginia Tech
  • University of Colorado
  • University of Arizona
  • Loyola University
  • Ohio State University
  • Pittsburgh State University

Canada

  • Carleton University
  • Lakehead University
  • McMaster University
  • University of Calgary
  • University of Toronto
  • York University

United Kingdom

  • Imperial College London
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • University of Nottingham
  • Anglia Ruskin University
  • Coventry University
  • University of Leicester
  • Birmingham City University
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • King's College London
  • Imperial College
  • Loughborough University
  • University of Southampton
  • University of Manchester
  • Queen's University Belfast
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Warwick
  • Durham University
  • London School of Design & Marketing
  • University of Salford

Finland

  • University of Helsinki

Germany

  • SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

Spain

  • University of Navarra

Netherlands

  • Vrije University
  • University of Amsterdam

Czech Republic

  • Charles University

Ireland

  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)

Australia

  • Australian National University
  • Macquarie University
  • University of New South Wales (UNSW)
  • University of Melbourne
  • Monash University

When to enrol?

At Sancta Maria International School, admissions are open throughout the entire academic year. Contact us to learn more about our personalised and transparent enrolment process to join our Cambridge A Levels programme.

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Progress with our Cambridge AS and A Level programme and get ready to excel academically and beyond, emerging as confident and capable leaders ready to change the world.

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