Atmo International School

IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is an international standard of lower secondary education for teenagers, which serves as an ideal foundation and a mandatory preparatory stage before transitioning to the advanced A-Level programme.

The programme helps students smoothly immerse themselves in an English-speaking academic environment and prepare for the more challenging final stage.

Foundation and adaptation

• Age of students: 14–15 years (approximately years 9–10 of Ukrainian school).
• Duration: 2 years.
• Format: Learning on the modern ATMO educational platform.

Academic programme (5 compulsory subjects):

The programme is balanced to develop both science and humanities disciplines:

1. English Language — academic writing, critical reading, and speaking practice.
2. Mathematics — development of logical and analytical thinking.
3. Combined Science — a combined science course (basics of physics, chemistry, and biology in one subject).
4. Computer Science — computer sciences, algorithms, and digital literacy.
5. Humanities subject of choice: History or Geography.

Outcome of the stage: The student receives an international certificate of lower secondary education, masters English terminology, and clearly understands their strengths for choosing a future career.

A-Level (Advanced Level) is an international programme of advanced secondary education for senior school students aged 16–19, developed in the UK, which serves as the “gold standard” for admission to the world’s leading universities.

A-Level allows students to specialise in chosen subjects that align with their interests, academic abilities, and plans for further study or career. The programme lasts two years and concludes with examinations, the results of which are recognised by universities in over 160 countries worldwide, including the UK, USA, Canada, and European Union countries.

Deep specialisation and graduation track

• Age of students: 16–19 years (students after year 9, 10, or 11 with an English level of B1+).
• Duration: 2 years.
• Assessment: Final examinations recognised in over 160 countries worldwide (including Oxford, Cambridge, and the Ivy League).

Choice of subjects (3–4 subjects in depth):

Together with a mentor, the student designs an individual study plan from a wide list of Cambridge-certified disciplines:

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
• Exact sciences and IT: Mathematics, Computer Science.
• Business and society: Economics, Business, Psychology.
• Humanities: English Language, History, Geography.

Outcome of the stage: Obtaining an official General Certificate of Education Advanced Level diploma, which is equivalent to the graduation document of elite British colleges.

The international IGCSE (lower secondary education) and A-Level (specialised senior school) programmes are the international standard of British education, opening doors to the world’s most prestigious universities.

This educational track is ideally suited for:

• Future students of top global universities
  Dreaming of Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, or Stanford? High grades in A-Level exams are the basic “entry ticket” and a mandatory requirement of the admissions boards of these universities.
• Students with a clear career vector
  The programme allows you to discard the unnecessary and focus on the subjects required for your future specialism.
• School students with high academic performance and a desire for in-depth knowledge
  This is intensive learning for those who strive for more than a standard school offers. The programmes train critical thinking, research skills, and university-level analysis rather than rote learning.
• Those who choose global mobility
  If you do not want to limit your choice to a single country. IGCSE and A-Level certificates are officially recognised by over 1,400 universities in 160+ countries worldwide. Your certificate will be understood and highly valued in any corner of the planet.
• Students with iron resilience
  Since the final grade for the course depends almost entirely on graduation exam results, this format is ideal for disciplined students who can focus in stressful situations and deliver their maximum under pressure.

High A-Level scores are often required for admission to Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Stanford and other world-class institutions.

Minimum entry requirements for each stage of the educational track.

IGCSE Programme:

• Age: from 14 years old
• Education: completed Year 8 or Year 9 of a Ukrainian school
• English: basic knowledge of the language (A2+ level)
• Documents: academic transcript / report cards for recent school years

A-Level Programme:

• Age: from 15–16 years old (after Year 9, 10 or 11)
• Documents: academic transcript / report cards for the last 2–3 years
• English: level not lower than B1 (internal test or IELTS / TOEFL)
• Motivation: readiness for intensive academic learning