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GCE A Level in History

at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level History consists of 4 topics which are studied over the 2 years. All students will study the examined units from Year 12 having 3 lessons per fortnight in each topic. In Year 13, students will also complete the Coursework element of the specification. Students will study Route C of the Edexcel A Level specification and course 37.2 for Paper 3. History complements many other A Level courses such as Philosophy and Ethics, Sociology and English. All the teachers are experienced and passionate for the topics they teach.

What you need to get on

A Grade 5 and above at GCSE History or a Grade 5 in English or other relevant subject.

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

  • St Simon Stock Catholic School

    Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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