A level is the most advanced school-level qualification awarded in Britain and by some British examiners to overseas students. Typically, a student studies tow

A level is the most advanced school-level qualification awarded in Britain and by some British examiners to overseas students. Typically, a student studies towards three A-level subjects for two years as ages 17 & 18; not so long ago AS levels were introduced which count as approximately half an A level, allowing more subjects to be taken in less depth. British school leavers with thee As at A level are highly accomplished among the world's school leavers, but an A at English A level is not really close to native-like English.