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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Rishi Sunak’s planned A-levels revamp could include baccalaureate

three seated female A-level pupils look at their results
UK A-level pupils receive their results on 17 August 2023. Under reported plans they would be able to study a wider range of subjects in future. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

The A-level system in England could be overhauled with a new style of British baccalaureate in which children would study more subjects after the age of 16, according to reports.

The proposals include English and maths becoming compulsory up until the age of 18, the Times said. Students would also be required to study a wider range of subjects in post-16 education.

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