Subject Choices and Guidelines

7. Seats open for the year 2025

Subject Allocation Notice

 

As the number of seats available for each subject is limited, subject selection will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can view their application number by logging into their profile on the admission portal.

 


English as a Second Language


  • English as a Second Language (Cambridge IGCSE) is compulsory for students who obtained below a grade C in O Level/IGCSE English.
  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is offered to:
    • Students with B or C in IGCSE English as a Second Language (Extended)
    • Students with a C in O Level English Language
    • Students with a C grade in IGCSE English as a Second Language (Core) are not eligible for CAE.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is available to:
    • Students who achieved A* or A in IGCSE English (First or Second Language)
    • Students with A*, A, or B in O Level English Language
    • Students eligible for CPE may choose to take CAE instead if preferred.

 

 

Subject

Code

Examination Board

No of seats for 2025

English as a Second

Language

0510

Cambridge IGCSE

All below C in English as a second language  

Certificate in Advanced

English

C1 Advanced

Cambridge ESOL

All eligible  

Certificate of Proficiency in

English

C2 Proficiency

Cambridge ESOL

All eligible  

 

 

 

 

3.2 HSC Subjects (Maldivian Curriculum)

All Maldivian students are encouraged to take Dhivehi Language and Islamic Studies. These subjects have no prerequisites.

Subject

Code

Examination Board

No of seats for 2025

Dhivehi Language

8200

HSC (National)

All eligible  

Islamic Studies

8100

HSC (National)

All eligible  

 

3.3 Mathematics (YMA 01)

Mathematics is available across all streams (Science, Business, and Pearson Dip L3). To study ALevel Mathematics, students must have a pass in IGCSE Mathematics.

 

Subject

Code

Examination Board

No of seats

Mathematics  

YMA 01

Edexcel  

All eligible  

 

Students may choose a total of five to six subjects. Those who have obtained grade A or higher in five subjects in IGCSE and HSC combined may take up to seven subjects.

 

  • Students can choose two or three subjects from either the Science Stream or the Business Stream, or one subject from the Pearson Diploma Level 3.
  • One Pearson Diploma L3 subject is equivalent to two A-Level subjects.
  • Students may select one or two optional subjects.
  • Students from the O Level/IGCSE Science Stream may choose Business Stream subjects.

Science Stream

Core Subjects

Code

Exam Board

No of seats 2025

Biology

YBI11

Edexcel

270

Chemistry

YCH11

Edexcel

270

Physics

YPH11

Edexcel

270

 

Business Stream

Core Subjects

Code

Exam Board

No of seats 2025

Accounting

YAC11

Edexcel

270

Business

YBS11

Edexcel

270

Economics

YEC11

Edexcel

270

 

Pearson Diploma Level 3 Subjects

Subject

Stream

Exam Board

No of seats

Hospitality

Pearson Dip L3  

Edexcel

25

Business

Pearson Dip L3

Edexcel

25

Applied Science

Pearson Dip L3

Edexcel

50

Engineering

Pearson Dip L3

Edexcel

50

 

 

Optional Subjects

(Available across all streams)

Subject

Code

Exam Board

No of seats for 2025

Chinese Language

Proficiency (HSK 1)

Ch-HSK

Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi

(HSK)

50

Computer Science

9618

Cambridge

50

Digital Media & Design

9481

Cambridge

50

Information Technology

9626

Cambridge

50

Law

9084

Cambridge

90

Psychology

9990

Cambridge

90

Business

YBS11

Edexcel

30

Economics

YEC11

Edexcel

30

Travel & Tourism

9395

Cambridge

90

 


Important Notes for Subject Selection

  • Choose subjects aligned with your career goals. Selecting three stream subjects in Business or Science or one subject in Pearson Dip L3 offers better opportunities for university admission.
  • Students aspiring for the A Level National Top 10, Presidential Scholarship, or High Achievers’ Scholarship must study:

o Dhivehi Language

o Islamic Studies

o Three IAL (Edexcel or Cambridge) subjects