IGCSE grade requirements

IGCSE grades needed to study A level

To be accepted onto any Wolsey Hall Oxford A level course you must have GCSE/IGCSE at Grade C or 4 in both English and Maths and these will be expected as part of most university applications.

Entry requirements for other subjects are listed below.

Friday 4th April, 2:00pm (UK time)

Open Event: All Students (Ages 4-18) – 4th April 2025

This Open Event is suitable for families with children of any age, who are interested in homeschooling with Wolsey Hall Oxford. You’ll discover how our personalised, pupil-led learning approach and dedicated support can help your child unleash their full potential.

GCSE/IGCSE grade requirements for Wolsey Hall A level courses

A level course
IGCSE/GCSE requirement
Biology
Biology (B or 6) or Co-ordinated Science (Extended) (BB), Maths (B or 6), English Language (C or 4). Chemistry (B or 6) is strongly recommended.
Business
English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
Chemistry
Chemistry (B or 6) or Co-ordinated Science (Extended) BB, Maths (B or 6), English Language (C or 4)
Classical Studies
English Literature (B or 6) or History (B or 6), English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
Computer Science
Maths (B or 6) and English Language (C or 4). Computer Science is strongly recommended (C or 5)
Economics
English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
AS English General Paper
First Language English Language (C or 4) or Second Language English Language (B or 6), Maths (C or 4)
English Language
English Language (A or 7), Maths (C or 4)
English Literature
English Literature (B or 6), English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
Further Maths
A Level Maths (A) or to have completed the majority of the course and be predicted an A grade. English Language (C or 4)
Geography
Geography (B or 6) or Environmental Management (B or 6), English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
History
History (B or 6), English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
History of Art
English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
Maths
Maths (A or 7), English Language (C or 4)
Physics
Physics (B or 6) or Co-ordinated Science (Extended) BB, Maths (B or 6), English Language (C or 4). To be studied with A level Maths ideally
Politics
English Language (B or 6) and Maths (C or 4) plus either English Literature (B or 6) or History (B or 6).
Psychology
English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
Sociology
English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)
AS Thinking Skills
English Language (C or 4), Maths (C or 4)

Trustpilot Reviews about our IGCSE Courses