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International A-Level
Why Choose PGA IAL Subjects?
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Qualifications for ages 3-17, seamless progression to further study, including A-Level and beyond.
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Our Subjects
Accounting
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• • an understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems and an
awareness of their limitations through a critical consideration of current financial issues
and modern business practices
• an understanding of the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting
• transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation,
interpretation, analysis and evaluation in an accounting context
Chemistry
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• • essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they
relate to each other
• a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods
• competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• their interest in for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers
Information Technology
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• • essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they
relate to each other
• competence and confidence in mastering practical skills, such as producing coding for the
web and relational databases
• their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further
study and careers associated with the subject.
Biology
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they
relate to each other
• a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods
• competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject.
Economics
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:
• develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject
• appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and
social environment
• develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use those concepts in a
variety of different contexts
• use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop
an ability to think as an economist
Mathematics
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that
promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment
• develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and
to construct mathematical proofs
• extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems
Business
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• • develop an enthusiasm for studying business
• gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts
• develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants
• understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives
• generate enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems
and issues
English Literature
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:
• read widely and independently set texts and others that they have selected for
themselves
• engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to
them
• develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation
• explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them
Physics
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they
relate to each other
• competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject.
Business Studies
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the specified content.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the specified content to problems and issues arising from both familiar and unfamiliar situations.
• Analyse problems, issues and situations.
• Evaluate, distinguish between and assess appropriateness of
fact and opinion, and judge information from a variety of
sources.
English Language
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the
analysis and study of language
• explore data and examples of language in use
• engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English
• develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language
• independently investigate language in use.
Psychology
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:• ● develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of psychology and how
they relate to each other
● develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills in using scientific methods,
knowledge and understanding of scientific methods
● develop competence and confidence in using a variety of practical, mathematical and
problem-solving skills
What PGA offers
Foundtions for success
1. Provide a structure and progression ensuring all objectives are covered and learning progresses in a clear and supportive way;
2. Provide confidence and support for students of all levels of progress tests and workbook;
3. Provide a huge range of options for students, regardless of the resourcing of their setting.
Trackable Learning Progress
PGA provides materials and supports every step of the way so teachers and parents can track students’ progress.
ResultsPlus provides the most detailed analysis available for students' exam performance. It can help students to identify topics and skills where they could benefit from further learning.
Worldwide Recognition Qualification
1. Pearson Edexcel International Award for Primary
2. Pearson Edexcel International Award for Pre-IGCSE
3. Pearson Edexcel International Award for International GCSE
4. Pearson Edexcel International Award for International A Level