A LEVEL INTENSIVE
Southall, United Kingdom
A-level
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Acorn House College's A‑Level Intensive supports students who haven't met university offers, moved to the UK, or had interrupted education. It compresses two years of content in one year with intensive teaching (eg, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Business Studies, Psychology; other subjects by consultation), independent study, exam preparation, ICT and SMSC integration, and personal development via Thinking into Character (TiC).
Career Outcomes: The course prepares students for university admission and careers as biomedical science, engineering, economics, business, psychology, teaching and IT, also building exam technique, critical thinking, research skills and independent learning for higher education or entry-level roles.
The A-Level Intensive course is designed to accommodate students who have not attained the result required by their preferred university, have moved to the UK from other countries, or had an interrupted education. Students studying the A-Level intensive course will cover two years of content in a single year and undertake extensive examination preparation. To support their studies, the students will undertake independent study sessions each week to ensure that they carry out sufficient independent learning following their academic targets and work set. The course promotes the development of critical skills such as reasoning, research, and independent thought.
Personal development is an integral part of the A-Level Intensive course. Students will learn about a myriad of topics, including, but not limited to, healthy living, managing finances, and stress management. Through the Thinking into Character (TiC) program, students are encouraged to change their minds to overcome barriers and reach success. Additionally, the college will introduce students to the subject of careers to help them identify their future goals and, more importantly, a path to reach them.
SUBJECTS
BIOLOGY
BUSINESS STUDIES
CHEMISTRY
ECONOMICS
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
Other subjects are available on consultation: Sociology, History, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Government, and Politics. ICT provision and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural topics will be built into subject syllabi.
