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END FOR A-LEVELS?
Cambridge University’s new Pre U qualification, developed as
a tough alternative to A Levels, is gaining popularity in both
independent and state schools, writes Graeme Paton in the
Telegraph.
He listed Charterhouse, Dulwich, Epsom, Eton,
Leweston, Sherborne, Rugby, Shrewsbury, Walthamstow Hall and
Winchester as some of the well known independent schools
offering the exam. In the state sector, there is similar enthusiasm;
with King Edward VI, Stratford-upon-Avon, Coloma Convent Girl’s
School, Croydon and Wimbledon College leading the way.
Whilst ministers introduced an A* rating to the A level examination
in September 2008, many leading educationalists feel that this is
not enough and the Government has “dumbed down” the exam,
trying to fulfil its pledge for more school leavers to be able to gain
entry to university. They feel that the Pre U requirement to answer
essay-based questions at the end of a rigorous two year course
will provide a far more suitable examination for bright sixth formers.
Fifteen state schools and thirty private schools have offered the
Pre U for the first time in September with another 100 confirming
they will run the courses within the next three years.
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