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Pupils attending the Baleares International College follow the British National Curriculum of England and Wales. The Upper Secondary Educational programme studied by pupils between the ages of 16 and 18 years is as follows; In Year 11 (aged 16 years) pupils study between 8 and 10 examination courses including Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Spanish, German, French, Art, Physical Education and Computer Studies. These examinations are designed and accredited by the Cambridge International Examination Board and the Edexcel Examination Board of London. On successful completion of these examinations pupils are gain qualifications known as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), with grades A* to G being awarded. At the beginning of Year 12 pupils then select a smaller number of subjects to study in much greater depth, for the A Level qualification (Advanced Level). The subjects studied are similar to the above list but also include Business Studies. The same examination boards set and assess the qualifications and at the end of Year 12 (aged 17years) pupils take the first set of examinations to gain AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level), which is the first half of the A Level. At the end of their Year 13 (aged 18 years) they take the second half (A2 Level) final examinations and are awarded an overall A Level qualification certificate, grades A* to E. With these examination successes pupils can attend Universities in a large number of countries worldwide including; Spain, the United Kingdom and many European universities as well as America, Asia, Africa and Australasia. |