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BSA calls for end of A-levels

Posted on 13th August 2008

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The Boarding Schools Association (BSA) has called for the government to phase out A-levels.

According to the Evening Standard, new BSA chairman Melvyn Roffe stated that such a move would be necessary to ensure Britain's high standard of education is maintained.

He suggested implementing a new diploma, saying many schools are considering introducing the international baccalaureate (IB).

The paper reports that over 100 state and independent schools already teach the IB, which sees pupils study six subjects rather than three A-levels.

Mr Roffe remarked: "I wish the government would say 'A-levels were great 50 years ago', rather than saying 'we have to keep to the gold standard'."

He also described the recent Curriculum 2000 reforms as "half-baked", as ministers did not introduce a "proper baccalaureate".

This week the Times reported that boarding school pupils are enjoying a much greater standard of living than has been traditionally been perceived.
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