Our A Level program is designed to challenge and inspire. With a wide range of subjects (over 25) to choose from, you’ll have the freedom to pursue your passions and tailor your studies to your ambitions. Whatever your university or career aspirations, our expert teachers are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Small class sizes (8-10 on average) ensure that you receive the individual attention and intellectual challenge that you need, while our nurturing approach encourages curiosity, original thinking, and a love of learning.

At St Edmund’s, we don’t just teach you what to learn—we teach you how to learn. Our focus on independent study, research skills, and problem-solving prepares you not only for exams but for the challenges of university and the workplace.

Studying A Levels can be demanding, but at St Edmund’s, you’ll never feel alone. Our close-knit, inclusive community is built on mutual respect, encouragement, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will be surrounded by people who believe in you and want to see you succeed.

We understand that every student is unique and that success is as individual as a fingerprint.  This is why we offer personalized guidance and pastoral care. Our dedicated tutors are here to support you academically, emotionally, and socially, ensuring that you feel confident and empowered throughout your A Level journey.

At St Edmund’s, education extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive co-curricular program offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore new interests, and make lasting memories. Whether you’re passionate about sports, music, drama, debating, outdoor education or community service, you’ll find like minded students and expert teachers to work with.

A Levels at St Edmund’s are more than just a stepping stone to university—they’re a foundation for life. Our careers and university guidance team works closely with you to help you navigate your options and make informed decisions about your future. Whether you’re applying to top universities in the UK or abroad, pursuing an apprenticeship, or exploring other pathways, we’ll provide the advice and support you need to achieve your dreams.

St Edmund’s students go on to study at a wide range of outstanding universities, conservatoires and drama schools in the UK and internationally.  Our offer to application success rate in 2025 is well in excess of 80%.  Russell Group universities feature prominently and St Edmund’s students take degrees in an extraordinary variety of subjects.  This year they include forensic science, mechanical engineering, photography, history, international relations, football business and marketing, English literature and mathematics.

Others follow the apprenticeship route and some even set up their own businesses – such as our recent alumnus Mark Wong who starred on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

Whatever your ambitions, our bespoke support and expert advisors will provide the necessary support.

Choosing St Edmund’s School Canterbury for your A Levels means choosing a school that values you as an individual. It’s a place where you’ll be challenged to reach your full potential, supported every step of the way, and inspired to dream big.

Your A Level journey is about more than grades—it’s about discovering who you are, what you’re capable of, and where you want to go. At St Edmund’s, we’ll help you unlock your future and set the stage for a lifetime of success.