Be a part of a globally accredited degree
The international qualifications are recognized by the world’s reputed Universities and employers thus providing the students with a wide range of education opportunities as well as scope for a secure career.
Every year, many thousands of Cambridge learners all over the world achieve the grades that enable them to progress on to their chosen area of specialization in the chosen University. The rigorous and detailed Cambridge programmes ensure that the learners are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in this ever-changing and fast-paced modern world in which they have to compete and endure.
Cambridge Advanced or A Levels, as more frequently referred to, is typically for learners aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study to prepare for University and higher education. It is equivalent to the higher secondary degree provided by the local National Board here in Nepal. The curriculum includes the Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications for the two years of education following a School leaving certificate. Learners entering into this qualification have the freedom to offer AS Levels as qualification in their own right, or as part of the progression to A Levels.
A-Level program is licensed to Lumbani International College managed by Patan College for Professional Studies.
Curriculum
The curricula is tailor-made to inculcate in learners knowledge, understanding and skills in:
- in-depth subject content
- independent thinking
- applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations
- handling and evaluating different types of information sources
- thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments
- making judgements, recommendations and decisions
- presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them clearly and logically
- working and communicating in English
Though the syllabi are international in outlook, they retain local relevance with content to suit a wide variety of schools with international student body and thus has captured the imagination of learners world-wide.
Assessment
- Option OneTake the AS Level only. The Cambridge International AS Level syllabus content is considered half a Cambridge International A Level.
- Option TwoTake a ‘staged’ assessment route- i.e. AS Level in one examination series and complete the final Cambridge International A Level in a subsequent examination series.
- Option Three
Take all papers of the Cambridge International A Level courses in one examination series, usually at the end of the two year course.
Awarding Grades
Qualification-University recognition and research
Over 500 US Universities accept Cambridge International AS & A Levels, including all Ivy League and Ivy Plus Universities including Brown, Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Yale.
Intake for Academic session 2018-19
SUBJECTS OFFERED
Management Group
- General paper
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Accounting
- Mathematics ( Additional )
- Computer Science ( Additional )
Humanities Group
- General paper
- Economics
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Business ( Additional )
- Computer Science ( Additional )
Recognition in Nepal
Minimum entry requirement
 The eligibility criteria for Prospective students seeking admission to the A Level programme at PCPS is as follows:
- Minimum GPA (grade point average) of B at the SEE examinations.
- 60% Average (Ist. Division) in Equivalent School leaving certificate of a foreign board examinations.
Examinations and evaluation
- Terminal examinations and unit tests are conducted by the College as per the academic calendar.
- Quizzes, presentations and class tests are part of the continuous internal evaluation.
- Parents-teachers meeting are conducted on report-card distribution day to provide the forum for discussion on the progress of the students.