COURSE FACTSHEET
A-levels:
Specialist preparation for Oxbridge The world-renowned universities of Oxford and Cambridge are exceptionally competitive. Gaining a place requires equally exceptional credentials.
Helping exceptional candidates stand out
Recent Oxbridge success
At Kings we work hard to support students who have the ability and dedication to follow this path. Several of our staff are Oxbridge alumni and therefore have personal experience of the process.
University of Cambridge (#1)
We work closely with the very brightest students to turn them into the kind of candidate which Oxford and Cambridge are seeking. Of course this includes having exceptional A-level grades, but it also involves so much more.
Zixuan Xiong from China. Degree in Economics
Requirements for Oxbridge entry Students who are thinking about applying to Oxford or Cambridge will need to have the following.
Yuqi Li from China. Degree in Mathematics Tao Li from China. Degree in Engineering
1. Exceptional A-level grades Oxford will usually require a minimum of AAA A-level grades. Cambridge will usually require A*AA. Many courses may ask for more, so it is important to refer to specific course entry requirements. Kings Oxbridge Preparation: we work hard to ensure the necessary academic success of any student who would like to apply to Oxbridge. 2. Genuine subject enthusiasm and wider reading Students who can demonstrate a genuine passion for their subject and evidence of wider reading will have an advantage over those who have simply followed the syllabus. Kings Oxbridge Preparation: our subject specialist teachers will help build and progress students’ passion for their chosen subject and will provide in-depth advice on appropriate supplementary material.
3. A strong interview The Oxbridge interview is more formal and more demanding than at other universities. We advise students to expect an intellectual interrogation — but a friendly one! You may be asked to show evidence of lateral thinking, personal observation, or even to talk about a subject outside your specialism. Don’t worry. The university is looking for evidence of your intellectual adaptability and potential, not just the right answer. The key is in students’ preparation. Kings Oxbridge Preparation: we provide students with several mock interviews before the real interview. 4. Additional pre-entry tests While Cambridge asks for intricate details around AS-level results, Oxford has a wider range of pre-entry tests, so students should check if the course they’re interested in requires them to take one. Students should always do a mock test under timed conditions at least two months before the time of taking so they can see their weaknesses and attempt to do something about them. Kings Oxbridge Preparation: we will provide example papers and mock exams under timed conditions.
University of Oxford (#2) Haobai Li from China. Degree in Condensed Matter Physics
Yuchen Cai from China. Degree in Computer Science “ Kings helped me get here in several ways, including helping with my confidence. At Kings, I met many extremely clever people who helped me. ” Shuyu Lin from China. Degree in Engineering, Economics and Management Zijun Liu from China. Degree in Mathematics Yuxi Yao from China. Degree in Engineering Chuhan Zhang from China. Degree in Engineering