Cambridge A Level 2026-27

Cambridge A Level Class 12 Guide 2026-27

Advanced Level — Your Gateway to Top Universities Worldwide

3 Streams • 12+ Subjects • May/June & Oct/Nov Sessions • 5,000+ Universities
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Cambridge A Level Overview

What is A Level?

Advanced Level (A Level) is the final year of the Cambridge qualification. It is taken in Class 12 and covers the complete A Level syllabus. A Level qualifications are accepted by 5,000+ universities worldwide including Ivy League, Oxbridge, and top Indian universities.

Key Features

• University Preparation: Rigorous academic curriculum
• Flexible Subject Choice: 12+ subjects across streams
• Global Recognition: Accepted by top universities worldwide
• Critical Thinking: Develop analytical and research skills
• International Curriculum: Cambridge assessment framework

A Level vs AS Level

Parameter	AS Level (Class 11)	A Level (Class 12)
Level	Advanced Subsidiary	Advanced Level
Year	Class 11	Class 12
Content	50% of A Level	100% of A Level
Subjects	3-4 subjects	3-4 subjects (same as AS)
Depth	Foundation	Advanced
University Recognition	Partial	Full recognition
Grades	A-E	A*-E

A Level Exam Sessions 2026

📅 May/June 2026

• Dates: May 4 - June 12, 2026
• Status: Open for Registration
• Registration: Through Cambridge schools
• Mode: Written exams + practicals

📅 October/November 2026

• Dates: October 5 - November 13, 2026
• Status: Registration Opens April 2026
• Registration: Through Cambridge schools
• Mode: Written exams + practicals

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Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

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Commerce Stream

Economics, Business, Mathematics

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Arts Stream

Psychology, History, English, Art

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A Level Subjects 2026-27

Subject	Code	Stream
Mathematics (9709)	9709	Science & Commerce
Further Mathematics (9231)	9231	Science
Physics (9702)	9702	Science
Chemistry (9701)	9701	Science
Biology (9700)	9700	Science
Economics (9708)	9708	Commerce
Business (9609)	9609	Commerce
Psychology (9990)	9990	Arts
History (9489)	9489	Arts
English (9093)	9093	Arts
Art & Design (9479)	9479	Arts
Sociology (9699)	9699	Arts

12+ subjects available across all streams

Top University Destinations

UK

Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL

USA

Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Princeton

Canada

Toronto, UBC, McGill, Waterloo

Australia

Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, UNSW

India

Ashoka, Jindal, BITS, DU, TISS

Europe

ETH Zurich, Sciences Po, IE Business School

Why Choose Cambridge A Level?

Global Recognition

Accepted by top universities worldwide

Flexible Subjects

Choose subjects based on career goals

Advanced Learning

Develop critical thinking and research skills

University Ready

Excellent preparation for higher education

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Science Stream

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Commerce Stream

Economics, Business

Arts Stream

Psychology, History, English

Frequently Asked Questions About A Level Class 12

What is Cambridge A Level?

Cambridge A Level (Advanced Level) is the final year of the Cambridge qualification. It is taken in Class 12 and covers the complete A Level syllabus. A Level qualifications are accepted by 5,000+ universities worldwide.

What streams are available in A Level Class 12?

Cambridge A Level offers three streams: Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics), Commerce (Economics, Business, Mathematics), and Arts (Psychology, History, English, Art & Design, Sociology).

How many subjects are required for A Level?

A Level typically requires 3-4 subjects. Students can choose subjects from one stream or mix across streams based on their career goals and university requirements.

When are the A Level exams in 2026?

Cambridge A Level exams are held twice a year — May/June 2026 (May 4 - June 12) and October/November 2026 (October 5 - November 13).

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