The LRN International AS & A Level Biology is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, in both practical and theoretical terms

Accreditation	LRN International AS/A Level are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Intermediate
Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams and Practical Skills
Guided Learning Hours	180 to 360 hours

What you’ll learn

• Biological molecules
• Cell ultrastructure
• Exchange of substan
• Disease and immun
• Genetic information
• Bioenergetics
• Coordination in organisms
• Energy and ecosystems

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International AS & A Level Biology1. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other educational based staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

The LRN International AS & A Level Biology is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability, in both practical and theoretical terms across a range of: biological understanding, cell infrastructure, disease, immunity and genetics, along with bioenergetics, energy, ecosystems and variations and evolution.

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level Biology has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 3 qualification in Biology;
2. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
3. A higher level of any qualification – e.g.; HNC/HND or Degree’
4. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• scientific ideas
• scientific techniques and procedures.

AO2 – apply knowledge and understanding of:

• scientific ideas
• scientific enquiry, techniques and procedures

AO3 – analyse information and ideas to:

• interpret and evaluate
• make judgements and draw conclusions
• develop and improve experimental procedures

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of
(i) written exam papers, and
(ii) practical demonstration of skills, set and marked by the LRN.

Private Candidate

Centres are advised that private candidates are only to be enrolled with prior agreement and confirmation from LRN.

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E and LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.

Results

Exam series are in:
• January (results released in March)
• June (results released in August)
• November (results released in January)

Re-takes

Whereas candidates can re-take each paper as often as they wish, within the shelf-life of the specification.

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