Computer Science — AS Level (9618)
From logic gates to artificial intelligence, from assembly language to object-oriented programs — A Level Computer Science teaches you how computers really work and how to make them do remarkable things.
- Level
- AS level
- Syllabus
- Cambridge International · 9618
- Teacher
- Fahad_Khan
- Exam session
- June & November
- Format
- Live online classes
One-time payment
About this course
This course covers the Cambridge AS Level Computer Science syllabus (9618), the first year of the full A Level programme. Students will develop advanced knowledge of computer systems, data structures, algorithms, programming paradigms, and software development. The course provides a strong theoretical foundation combined with intensive programming practice, preparing students for university study in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science.
What is included
- Live online classes with your teacher
- Quizzes and assignments in your student portal
- Marks and feedback from your teacher
- Progress your parents can follow
Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science (9618)
Checked against the official Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2026 and 2027–2029 (same papers)
Quick facts
Topic map
AS Level
- 1Information representation
- 2Communication
- 3Hardware
- 4Processor Fundamentals
- 5System Software
- 6Security, privacy and data integrity
- 7Ethics and Ownership
- 8Databases
- 9Algorithm Design and Problem-solving
- 10Data Types and Structures
- 11Programming
- 12Software Development
A Level (adds)
- 13Data Representation
- 14Communication and internet technologies
- 15Hardware and Virtual Machines
- 16System Software
- 17Security
- 18Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 19Computational thinking and Problem-solving
- 20Further Programming
Exam pattern
All papers are marked by Cambridge. Calculators must not be used in any paper. Paper 4 needs an exam centre that can run it on computers.
Grades
AS Level: a, b, c, d, e. Full A Level: A*, A, B, C, D, E.
What it took in June 2026 (full A Level, four papers)
| Grade | Marks out of 300 | Roughly |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 240–250 | about 80–83% |
| A | 206–216 | about 69–72% |
| B | 172–182 | about 57–61% |
| C | 142–153 | about 47–51% |
| D | 112–124 | about 37–41% |
| E | 83–96 | about 28–32% |
Minimum marks out of 300 in June 2026; the range covers the different paper variants. For AS Level alone (out of 150) an 'a' needed about 99–109.
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