Curriculum
TIA delivers the UK’s IGCSE and A-Level programs. Our IGCSE curriculum offers diverse subjects to help students discover their passions and prepare for advanced studies. Tailored courses developed by our school may replace IGCSE subjects for selected students. At A-Level, students deepen their expertise in chosen fields, typically completing 4-5 AS-Level and 3-4 A-Level subjects to attain GCE qualifications. We also provide AP courses such as AP US History and AP Statistics, expanding opportunities for academic excellence.
Three-Year Program
The three-year program is for students who have graduated from junior high school in China. These students will start with a preparatory Pre-A Level year to study IGCSE subjects and some A Level subjects. This year aims to enhance students’ English skills and lay a foundation for relevant A Level courses.
Courses offered in the Pre year:
| Compulsory | English, Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Electives (choose 3-4) | Physics, Chemistry, Economics, History, Psychology, Art & Design, Biology, Drama, Accounting,Computer Science, Business, etc |
In the event of any discrepancies regarding elective courses, the course selection instructions published annually by the admissions office shall prevail.
Pre-year students will take CIE/Edexcel AS Level Mathematics exams at the end of their first year. All other subjects will be assessed and graded internally by the school.
After passing the internal assessments, students will enter two years of A Level study.
Two-Year Program
Students who have completed their first or second year of high school in China or have completed the IGCSE examination at other A Level schools can start the two-year A Level courses directly (AS and A2 years). In these two years, students complete the AS Level exams in the first year and the A2 Level exams in the second year (AS and A2 combined as a full A Level grade). Our students usually take exams in May or June, with results announced in early August.
Upon entering the two-year A Level course, students from the four-year and three-year programs can also freely choose the following courses.
Courses offered in the Pre year:
| Compulsory | Electives | Others |
|---|---|---|
| AS Year / English | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics,History, Geography, Psychology, Art, Biology, Computer Science, Business, Sociology, etc. (Choose 3-4) | Physical Education, University Counselling Seminars, etc. |
| A2 Year | English, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, History, Geography, Psychology, Art, Biology, Computer Science, Business, Sociology, etc. (Choose 3-4) | Physical Education, University Counselling Seminars, etc. |