AQA Baccalaureate
Encyclopedia
The AQA Baccalaureate is a British educational
qualification launched in April 2009 by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
, or AQA, to be studied in Years 12 and 13. The innovative qualification includes the existing A and AS Levels as part of the assessment, as well as mandatory enrichment activities and an extended project. This is heavily based on the International Baccalaureate Diploma which is also studied from years 12-13 which is studied across the world.
Education in the United Kingdom
Education in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter with each of the countries of the United Kingdom having separate systems under separate governments: the UK Government is responsible for England, and the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are...
qualification launched in April 2009 by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
AQA is an Awarding Body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications. AQA is a registered charity and independent of the Government...
, or AQA, to be studied in Years 12 and 13. The innovative qualification includes the existing A and AS Levels as part of the assessment, as well as mandatory enrichment activities and an extended project. This is heavily based on the International Baccalaureate Diploma which is also studied from years 12-13 which is studied across the world.
Sections
- Three GCE A Levels of the student's choice
- Minimum of AS Level in General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship
- Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
- Enrichment: minimum of 100 hours in at least two of:
- work-related learning
- community participation
- personal development activities