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The first college in Switzerland to offer an English Year 10 programme.
The British university entrance examinations (IGCSE/A Levels) are not only suitable for all-rounders (as is the Swiss Matura), but also for students whose talents lie in a smaller number of specific subjects.
Students who are excellent at languages and humanities but struggle with the natural sciences or mathematics – or the other way around – are more likely to succeed in the British system. By specialising in a narrower range of subjects at an earlier age they are also better prepared for their future studies at university. However, their general education will be less broad than that of Matura students in the final two years of their college programme.
The British university entrance examinations are based on performance. Access to universities depends upon the grades achieved. Students who attain good results at the IGCSE/A Levels will be able to study either at universities in Switzerland or at international universities abroad. Students with top grades will have easier access to British, European, and American elite universities. Students will also be able to continue at a Swiss University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule,), or at colleges of Professional Education and Training (Höhere Fachschule).
Students from Hull’s School, Zürich have attended the following universities over the last ten years:
EPFL – the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, ETH Zürich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, University of Basel, University of Bern, University of Fribourg, University of Geneva, University of Lausanne, University of Lucerne, University of St.Gallen (HSG) and the University of Zurich.
University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, Cardiff University, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, King’s College London, University of Leeds, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, Queen Mary, St. Andrews, University Roehampton, University of London, University of Sheffield, University College London, University of Warwick, University of York and University of Sussex.
University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Leiden University, Maastricht University, Utrecht University, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
Brown University and the University of California Los Angeles
The British IGCSE and A Level examinations are held at Hull’s School, Zürich. These examinations are then sent to the United Kingdom to be corrected. Students receive their IGCSE and A Level results as official certificates from our examination boards, Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
Please note that these courses are a sample. The requirements are valid for August 2024 and may be subject to change.
1. First language (native language)
2. Second language
3. Mathematics
4. Natural sciences (biology, chemistry or physics)
5. Humanities and social sciences (geography, history or economics/law)
6. Elective (one subject from category 2, 4 or 5 or computer science or philosophy. Computer science and philosophy can only be chosen as a sixth subject)
Language skills and/or exams under reserve
IGCSE’s with three Advanced Levels or in: 1. mathematics; 2. physics or chemistry or biology, 3. language of instruction or foreign language with minimum grade A in each A Level, respectively and at least four additional subjects IGCSE’s out of the following: physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, another language, geography, history, economics.
Otherwise: Reduced Entrance Examination ETH Zurich.
A Levels taken after or in conjunction with other than the above mentioned secondary school credentials (e.g. ten years German Gymnasium + A Levels): Comprehensive Entrance Examination ETH Zurich.
6 independent general education subjects, with at least 3 A Levels (one of which must be mathematics or another natural sciences subject). Grade B for 2 subjects, grade C for 1 subject. Grade 5 or B for 3 additional subjects at IGCSE.
A Levels in the subjects 1) mathematics, 2) physics and 3) English. A minimum grade of A must have been obtained in each of these subjects. Three of the following additional subjects must also have been followed as IGCSE’s: 1) applied mathematics or computer science, 2) general geography, 3) general history or general philosophy, 4) second modern language, 5) chemistry or biology. Otherwise: Entrance Examination EPFL
A Levels: A*,A,A
Required subjects:A Levels:
Chemistry at A* (A if eligible for minimum entry requirements) and one A Level from Biology, Human Biology Mathematics or Physics (only one of Mathematics and Further Mathematics may be considered).
GCSEs:
Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics at A or 7 (B or 6 if eligible for minimum entry requirements).
Admissions test and an interview is required. University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
A Levels: A,A,B – A*,A,A
IGCSE requirements: No specific subjects required
Admissions test: Law National Admissions Test (LNAT)
A Levels: A,A,A
It is highly recommended that candidates have A Level History.
Admissions test: History Admissions test (HAT).
All candidates are required to send in an essay on an historical topic, written in their own time as part of their normal school or college work.
IGCSE requirements: No specific subjects required.
A Levels: A*,A,A
IGCSE requirements: No specific subjects required.
A Levels: A,A,A
Two A/S Levels grades in place of one A-Level are not accepted.
Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-Level subjects: Economics, English Language/Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages. Native language A Levels are accepted providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
IGCSE requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in IGCSE English Language and Grade B or 6 in IGCSE Mathematics. IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of IGCSE English Language.
Admissions test: An interview is required.
A Levels: A,A,A including Chemistry and Mathematics.
IGCSE requirements: No specific subjects required.
A Levels: AAA to include one or more of: Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics, or Computer Science. They accept only one performance based A Level (e.g. Art and Design).
IGCSEs: English language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 5 (B) + one of the following at grade 5 (B): Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
A Levels: A,B,B
IGCSE requirements: A broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
A Levels: A,B,B including Physics and Mathematics.
GCSE: GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required.
IGCSE requirements: A broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
A Levels: A,B,B including one named language.
Applicants must hold IGCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
IGCSE requirements: No specific subjects required.
A Levels: A*,A,A, Grade A* in A Level Maths is required. Further Maths as a 4th A or AS Level is desirable.
IGCSE requirements: several IGCSE grades at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9).
IGCSE English Language and Mathematics grades at B (6) or higher.
Six subjects at grade C or above at IGCSE. Two of these subjects must be at grade C or above on Advanced GCE (A Level) papers. The six subjects above must include: A pass in English AND a pass in Mathematics and a pass in a language other than English. The minimum matriculation requirements refer to the basic standard of application you must meet to be considered. Anything less than this will be unsuccessful outright – however meeting the matriculation requirements does not guarantee admission.
Course entry requirements (A Level)
Subjects must include grades B & C in two of: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry. If you do not have a qualification in Physics, you must present GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B or better.
2 A Level subjects at grade C, and 4 other GCSE subjects at grade 5/C. Grade 5/C at GCSE Level or equivalent English Language competence.
Course entry requirements (A Level):
Subjects must include Mathematics and another language, both at a minimum grade E at A Level / D at AS Level / 4/C at GCSE, and a grade B at A Level in a language other than English. Non-CAO international student minimum requirements: B, B, C. B in Other Language (A Level)
You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with college requirements with at least: GCE Advanced Level (grade C in two recognised subjects) and GCSE Level (grade C in four recognised subjects). Subjects must include English.