Yes. International AS Levels can be fully studied through an accredited online school. Teaching, curriculum delivery, and examination preparation are delivered online by qualified subject-specialist teachers — but examinations are sat in person at an authorised examination centre in the student's country.

The qualification is awarded externally by Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge International, regardless of whether the student studied online or at a physical school. Universities cannot and do not distinguish between the two.

How online AS Level study works

At an accredited online school offering International AS Levels:

• Qualified subject-specialist teachers deliver all lessons via live virtual classes or pre-recorded lessons

• The full Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge International AS Level specification is taught

• Formal internal assessments and mock examinations build exam readiness

• Past-paper practice is integrated throughout the two-year programme

• The school provides predicted grades and references for university applications

• Students register as private candidates at an authorised examination centre for the final external examinations

The Pearson Edexcel examination series for International AS Levels runs in January, May/June, and October/November — offering multiple opportunities to sit units across the year.

Advantages of studying AS Levels online

Flexibility for high-achieving students. Students who study online can pursue AS Levels while maintaining training, performance, or specialist commitments that a fixed campus schedule would prevent.

Continuity for mobile families. A family that moves between countries during Year 12 or 13 does not need to change schools, change examination boards, or lose teaching time.

Individual teacher attention. Online AS Level classes typically have fewer students than physical school classes, allowing more direct subject-specialist contact during the critical examination preparation period.

Modular examination flexibility. Pearson Edexcel International AS Levels have a modular structure — units can be sat across multiple examination series. This allows strategic planning of examination timing that physical schools often cannot accommodate.

What universities say about online AS Levels

Universities assess the Pearson Edexcel or Cambridge International AS Level qualification — not the institution that delivered the teaching. This is confirmed by Pearson Edexcel's own university recognition documentation and explicitly stated by Oxford University for international qualifications.

UCAS applications from online school students are processed identically to those from physical school students. Predicted grades are issued by the online school's teachers. References are provided by subject teachers. Conditional offers are made on the same grade criteria.

Frequently asked questions

Will universities know my child studied AS Levels online? Universities may see the school name on the application. They assess the qualification and predicted grades — the mode of study is not a criterion in admissions decisions at UK universities.

Can my child get UCAS predicted grades from an online AS Level school? Yes. Accredited online schools provide UCAS-standard predicted grades and teacher references as part of the standard university application support.

Are there AS Level subjects that cannot be studied online? Subjects requiring significant laboratory practicals may present challenges for private candidates. Pearson Edexcel International AS Levels are designed to minimise practical requirements, making them the recommended choice for online learners. For subjects with unavoidable practical components, discuss examination centre arrangements with the school before enrolment.

Is it harder to get into university having studied online? No. University admissions decisions are based on grades, subject choices, personal statement, and reference — not on the physical location of the school.

Explore Teneo's AS Level programme, see the full British International pathway, or contact the admissions team to discuss subject selection and university preparation.