VVIS offers a wide range of subjects at Advanced Levels.  Our aim is to ensure that all students are equipped with the motivation, self-discipline and confidence for a challenging world when they enter college or university.  From our side, we strive to give them the necessary support in applying to universities for places and offer guidance on personal statements, UCAS deadlines and subject options.

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Advanced Level subjects are offered, depending on demand – a minimum of 3 students per subject is required.

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• Business Studies

• History / Geography

• Information Technology / Computer Science

• Maths

• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Double Award Science

• English Language & Literature

• Portuguese

• Travel & Tourism

• Art & Design

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University Access

Cambridge Assessment International Examinations and Edexcel/Pearson Board AS and A levels are recognised virtually everywhere in the world as a means to enter university.

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In order to enter universities in England, students need to pass 3 Advanced Level (double) courses or 6 AS (Advanced Subsidiary) level subjects.  In Portugal, students have to achieve the equivalence of 12th year of the Portuguese education system, i.e. by passing the AICE diploma of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations.  This Diploma requires at least three Advanced (A2) courses or 6 AS level subjects from the three different curriculum areas: Maths/ Science, Languages, and Arts/Humanities.  Requisites differ between courses and students are advised to ascertain from their choices of universities what subjects are recommended.

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