高级子公司-AS级（12年级）

是完整A Level的前半部分（后半部分称为A2），通常在12年级学习。某些由新西兰学校与CIE联合开发的AS水平仅作为13年级课程提供。涵盖高级主题的核心基础知识。值得一提的是，可以用于高等教育的独立资格。授予5个及格分数：A，B，C，D，E。这些分数以下的分数为未评分。
University of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). UCLES is one of the world's leading examining bodies. Established in 1863 it provides examination services in over 160 countries around the world. Although CAIE is based in the United Kingdom, and the structure of the CAIE awards is the same as the UK awards, its courses are designed for the international community.<br>Are the first half of a full A Level (the second half is known as A2) and are generally studied in Year 12. Some AS levels, developed by New Zealand schools in conjunction with CAIE, are only available as Year 13 courses.<br>Cover the core, foundation aspects of a subject at an advanced level.<br>Are worthwhile, stand-alone qualifications that can be used for tertiary entrance.<br>Five pass grades are awarded: A, B, C, D, E. Marks below these are ungraded.