§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assessment he has made of(a) the policy of university admission authorities towards AS levels and (b) if they will make offers based on AS levels. [95867]
§ Mr. WicksIt is for universities to decide on their admissions policies. Early indications are that they are considering using AS qualifications rather than GCSEs as predictors of likely A level performance. Universities such as Cambridge have also indicated that they are considering using the new Advanced Extension Award as an alternative to its STEP exam. Universities will normally make final offers on the basis of final A level and GNVQ scores, but may also include AS qualification and AE achievement as evidence of breadth and depth.