A Levels are the usual next step in a child’s study path, which will guide them towards university. However, you and your child may be wondering if it’s the right next step to take. You should both sit down and see if A Levels are going to be the best choice for your child; there are plenty of other options so it’s always worth assessing. In this guide from a top A Level school in the UK, we take a look at these considerations to see whether A Levels are the right choice.
Your child’s progress in school
After year 11 your child will have endured a long period of revision and a host of exams. They may not even want to go through that again so soon. A Levels are such a jump from the GCSEs they will have just taken, so it’s important to keep your child’s thoughts in mind when you are looking at A Levels.
If you feel like they are prepared for the next step in their studies then encourage them to go forward. There are a lot of different ways your child can learn to follow the A Level curriculum without feeling as overwhelmed. You may want to consider extra tuition or a tutor to help with your child’s studies.
Does your child have a particular study path in mind?
Some children have a clear path from an early age of what they would like to study in university and what they would like to take up as their career in the future. If that’s the case with your child then it will make things a lot easier when helping your child decide if A Levels are the right choice.
If your child is following a path that will guide them towards university then it would be wise to go forward with A Levels. If your child isn’t too sure, then maybe another route could work in their favour. Colleges offer lots of different courses your child may not be able to experience in an ordinary school which can help them figure out what would be the best path for your child.
Your child’s preferences
Some children are artistically inclined, whereas others prefer science and maths-related subjects. There’s of course no right or wrong answer, but you should allow your child to help them figure it out for themselves. If they’re unsure, then that’s also okay. Talk to them about what they’d like to see happen, or talk to their teachers to get a better understanding of where they’re at.
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Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs, including Wannabe Princess and Under 5s. Specializing in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and early years development,