A Level Computer Science
at Central Foundation Girls' School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Advances in technology are transforming the way we work. Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real-world systems. It's an intensely creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. This course is suitable for you if you are enthusiastic about technology and would like to learn how fast it's progressing or if you have an interest in further study and careers in anything related with technology. You will also learn about the impact of latest technology on society, develop and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and understanding of how technology impacts the world that we live in.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including 6 in Computer Science and 6 in English Language and Maths.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Central Foundation Girls' School
25 - 33 Bow Road, London, E3 2AE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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