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Need help if can transition between A.S (Saudi Arabia) and A2 in the UK

I’m wondering if it’s possible to finish my A.S (CIE) then do my A.2 in the UK, as the contents of the curriculum are fairly similar. Any help is appreciated.

Reply 1

what subjects are you taking?
also ask the schools that you want to apply to if it is ok

Reply 2

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by niqabiforever21
what subjects are you taking?
also ask the schools that you want to apply to if it is ok

I’m taking chemistry, biology, and math

Reply 3

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by Kixter
I’m wondering if it’s possible to finish my A.S (CIE) then do my A.2 in the UK, as the contents of the curriculum are fairly similar. Any help is appreciated.

`hi, i'm british but i'm currently studying in saudi. I will say unless you're going to a school that does A2 CIE in the uk it will be quite difficult. Different exam boards want different markscheme answers and you will be relearning a lot of content. If you're prepared to do this then you should be fine.

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by ambrosial
`hi, i'm british but i'm currently studying in saudi. I will say unless you're going to a school that does A2 CIE in the uk it will be quite difficult. Different exam boards want different markscheme answers and you will be relearning a lot of content. If you're prepared to do this then you should be fine.

as said above

also to get into the a-levels you're taking requires hard work so since you are studying them in sha Allah you will be fine

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by ambrosial
`hi, i'm british but i'm currently studying in saudi. I will say unless you're going to a school that does A2 CIE in the uk it will be quite difficult. Different exam boards want different markscheme answers and you will be relearning a lot of content. If you're prepared to do this then you should be fine.

I would like to study in Saudi Arabia but it is quite competitive
did you get a scholarship?
Also what college did you apply to because not many are accepting international students

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by futuredoctor17
I would like to study in Saudi Arabia but it is quite competitive
did you get a scholarship?
Also what college did you apply to because not many are accepting international students


i’m at the british international school in riyadh, and Al Faisal University takes many international students for medicine , as long as they have AAA

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by ambrosial
i’m at the british international school in riyadh, and Al Faisal University takes many international students for medicine , as long as they have AAA

ok thank you, and did you go to the school on a scholarship as well?
(edited 1 year ago)

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by futuredoctor17
ok thank you, and did you go to the school on a scholarship as well?

no there are no scholarships available for the secondary school. i think scholarships for the medical school are only available for saudi students, but im not sure. you can check their website

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