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