Is as level harder than GCSE?

A-Level exams are usually longer than GCSE exams, as there is more content you have to be assessed on. They also tend to be harder than GCSE exams, funnily enough. A-Levels themselves are intended to be a step up from GCSE, and so are the exams.

Is A levels harder than IGCSE?

GCSEs and IGCSEs lead on to A levels (A standing for Advanced) about two years later, normally at age 18. They are quite a bit harder, being more advanced, and requiring more detailed knowledge and understanding.

Are GCSEs more stressful than A levels?

“It is worrying that so many students are suffering from stress and anxiety, particularly at GCSE level, because of changes to the way in which they are assessed….

In your opinion, has the content of the subject(s) you teach changed in the level of demand?
	GCSE	A-level
Significant decrease	1\%	1\%
Slight decrease	1\%	2\%

Are IGCSE harder than GCSE?

The key difference between both courses is the lack of rigorous coursework in the GCSE qualification. IGCSEs were made for international pupils and so they lack the intensive coursework that is found in many GCSE subjects. Resitting an IGCSE course is generally found to be more difficult than resitting a GCSE course.

Are A-levels harder than uni?

A-Level students are able to spend a lot more time in lessons, and tend to have more contact and support from teachers, compared to university students. University students are required to do a lot more independent study than A-Level students are. Content is more detailed at university than it is at sixth form.

What is the difference between A-Levels and (I)GCSE?

Unlike the (I)GCSE, A-levels are taken around age 18 (at the end of year 13). A-levels give students an opportunity to undertake specialised study in a few subjects, and their successful completion is an entry requirement for many universities.

Is a level maths harder than GCSE Maths?

A-Level Maths is a lot more independent than GCSE Maths, and so you’ll have to teach yourself most of the content. This in itself will make it harder, as there are not as many resources you can use to your advantage. You will have to learn more difficult content by yourself.

What is the difference between GCSE and IGCSE Subject selection?

Subject selection is similar to the GCSE, but the IGCSE includes additional foreign languages, and offered for more than 70 subjects in total. Core subjects are English, Maths, and Sciences, and students must take 5 to 14 subjects.

What is the pass rate for a-level maths compared to GCSE Maths?

If you are just comparing the pass rates, A-Level Maths has a pass rate of 96.3\%, whereas, GCSE Maths has a pass rate of 55.4\%. I explain the reasons why the difference in pass rate between GCSE and A-Level Maths is so large later in the article. How Much More Content Does A-Level Maths Have Compared to GCSE Maths?