One Year A Level Course
Rochester, United Kingdom
Preparatory Program
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Rochester Independent College offers a one-year A level programme with IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Classes average eight; day students from 11, boarders from 15. Students take three A levels; some complete four or five. RIC specialises in maths and science, offers A levels including Further Mathematics and Statistics, combines IELTS prep.
Career Outcomes: The course accelerates entry to higher education and supports degrees in sciences, engineering, medicine, law, veterinary science, accountancy, finance and management. It builds knowledge, exam technique, critical thinking and quantitative skills valued by universities. Potential careers include engineer, scientist, accountant, lawyer, clinician, financial analyst and researcher.
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Groups in all subjects on one-year courses tend to be dynamic and exciting with lots of interaction between students and teachers. Those aiming for places on highly competitive courses such as Law, Medicine, English, and Veterinary Science will find themselves in groups of similarly dedicated students keen to make rapid progress. On a one-year A level course it is usual to concentrate on three subjects although each year three or four RIC students successfully complete four or even five from scratch. If needed, IELTS preparation is combined with these courses.
The advantage of one year A level courses for overseas students is that they can move quickly into Higher Education, specialising in a way that is more difficult in many international systems or with the IB Diploma.
RIC specialises in Maths and Science A levels and is able to offer the full range of subjects at A level (including further mathematics and statistics) to students ensuring they have the right qualifications and skills base for a variety of degrees in the Sciences, Engineering, Accountancy, Finance and Management Studies.
