What do the terms GCSE, AS & A2 and Years 7-11 mean ?
GCSE refers to the official examinations taken by all 16 year olds in England & Wales. It means General Certificate of Secondary Education. AS (Advanced Supplementary level) refers to the examinations taken by 16/17 year olds and A2 (or A Level) refers to the final examinations taken by 17/18 year olds prior to taking up a place at university. espaol-eXtra is aimed at the UK examination system where compulsory secondary education is for all 11 to 16 year olds who study in Years 7 to 11. Years 12 and 13 refer to the year groups who study at an advanced level beyond the compulsory schooling age of 16.
