IMS is the only institute Island-wide, which offers students the opportunity to select numerous combinations from the broad spectrum of Unitised Mathematics offered by examining boards of the United Kingdom. More specifically we offer teaching for the following units:
Core Mathematics: Units 1, 2, 3 and 4
Further Pure Mathematics: Units 1, 2 and 3
Mechanics: Units 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Statistics: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
The above units can be used in a variety of combinations so that students can obtain up to three A levels. Six of the above units are required for an A level award and three for an AS level award. In order for two combinations of six units each to be considered as two separate A levels, they must not have units in common.
Leading the way internationally we have managed to create a programme to suit the individual needs of students, within the framework of the syllabus, consisting of the various units which make up up to three A levels in Mathematics. Typically:
For students requiring only one mathematical A level:
It would be appropriate to pursue A Level Pure Mathematics (Core Maths units 1, 2, 3 and 4, Further Pure 1 and 2). This combination consists of core and advanced pure mathematics and is particularly valuable in all of the science fields as well as in all of the social sciences, Law and Economics. As a rule, this two-year course is taken in the fourth and fifth year of secondary education.
For students requiring two mathematical A levels, we offer the following two choices:
A Level Pure Mathematics (Core Maths units 1, 2, 3 and 4, Further Pure 1 and 2) and A Level Statistics (units 1 to 6). A Level Statistics covers a wide spectrum of subjects in diverse fields of study such as psychology, biology, physics, medicine etc. For students who have successfully passed the IGCSE Mathematics while in their third year of secondary school, we offer a two-year course for their fourth and fifth year and a one-year Statistics course in the fifth or sixth year. For students who have successfully passed the IGCSE Mathematics in the second year of secondary school, the programme will be completed a year earlier.
A Level Mathematics (Core Maths units 1 to 4, Mechanics 1 and 2) and A Level Further Maths (Further Pure 1 to 3, Mechanics 3 to 5). This combination of units is invaluable to those whose aim is to continue in the fields of study of mathematics, engineering, physics computer science and information technology. For students who have successfully passed the IGCSE Mathematics in the third year of secondary school, we offer a one-year Mathematics course for their fourth year and a one-year Further Mathematics course in their fifth year. For students who have successfully passed the IGCSE Mathematics in their second year of secondary school, the programme will be completed a year earlier.
For students who want to receive three A level awards in mathematical subjects, their only option is as follows:
Mathematics (Core Maths units 1 to 4, Mechanics 1 and 2), Further Mathematics (Further Pure 1 to 3, Mechanics 3 to 5) and Statistics (units 1 to 6). These courses, are extremely helpful in gaining a place at a top university in the United Kingdom to study mathematics, engineering, physics, information technology, medicine, architecture and computer science.
A typical route for a student would be to take the IGCSE Mathematics while in third year of secondary school and thereafter the following courses:
- Mathematics (Core Maths units 1 to 4, Mechanics 1 and 2) in one year while in fourth year of secondary school.
- Further Mathematics (Further Pure 1 to 3, Mechanics 3 to 5) in one year while in fifth year of secondary school.
- Statistics (units 1 to 6) in one year while in fifth or sixth year of secondary school.
For student taking the IGCSE Mathematics while in second year of secondary school the following courses are recommended:
- Mathematics (Core Maths units 1 to 4, Mechanics 1 and 2) in one year while in third year of secondary school.
- Further Mathematics (Further Pure 1 to 3, Mechanics 3 to 5) in one year while in fourth year of secondary school.
- Statistics (units 1 to 6) in one year while in fifth year of secondary school.