AS Level
May–June 2026
46 in every 100 AS Level grades were an a, the top AS grade.
- a46%
- b18%
- c15%
- Others21%
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AS and A Level
AS and A Level, taught at Playpen since 2013. Students take at least three subjects, and admission to Class XI is based on the school's mock examinations and the O Level result.
01At a glanceThe Senior stage, Class XI onwards
AS and A Level at a glance
- A Level since
- 2013A Level classes began in 2013; the first A Level batch enrolled in 2015
- Entry
- Class XI
- Subjects
- At least threeFrom eleven on offer
- Admission is based on
- The mock examinations and the O Level result
- Who looks after the stage
- Mr Palash Kumar KunduVice Principal, Class VI to XII
02The subjectsEleven at AS and A Level
Eleven subjects, at least three for each student.
A Level instruction began at Playpen in 2013. A student takes at least three of the eleven subjects listed here; each is taught at AS and at A Level.
The school confirms the subjects it offers each academic year, depending on staffing and the number of students. If one matters to your plans, call the line for Classes VII to XII, listed below, before you apply.
From the school's results summary for the May–June 2026 exam session, as on the home page. Senior School shows the same subjects beside the O Level list.
- 01English Language
- 02Mathematics
- 03Further Mathematics
- 04Physics
- 05Chemistry
- 06Biology
- 07Computer Science
- 08Economics
- 09Accounting
- 10Business
- 11Psychology
03Two yearsMocks, the O Level result, your own form
Admission by results, a form of its own.
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The basis
Mock examinations and the O Level result.
Admission to Class XI is based on the school's own mock examinations and the student's O Level result. The Principal's decision comes by telephone.
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The form
A Level has its own form.
It is separate from the form for Playgroup to Class IX. The Front Office has it, and so does the school's website. Download the AS and A Level form (PDF)current site (opens in a new tab)
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The notice, as read in October 2026
The school's notice offers A Level admission for July 2026 to June 2027.
That is what the notice said when this page was written, in October 2026. Space can change, so call before you apply. The current notices are on the notices page.
04ResultsAS and A Level, May–June 2026
How our AS and A Level students did in 2026.
Each ring shows how the grades were shared out in this year's Cambridge exams. AS grades are written in lower case, a to e.
A Level
May–June 2026
42 in every 100 A Level grades were A* or A.
- A*19%
- A23%
- B19%
- C16%
- Others23%
Every year, Playpen students receive The Daily Star Awards for three or more A grades at A Level. Many former students have since gone on to study at universities abroad.
From the school's results summary for the May–June 2026 exam session. "Others" means all grades below C (below c at AS Level).
05Who looks after this stageAs published by the school
The people to ask.
Vice Principal
Mr Palash Kumar Kundu
Class VI to Class XII
Teacher-in-Charge
Mrs Khurshida Rahman Rimi
Class VIII to Class XII
The Vice Principal for Class VI to XII and the Teacher-in-Charge give guidance on career choices and university applications at home and abroad. Students receive recommendation letters, transcripts and testimonials for their applications. Student support describes the counsellor and the other services.
06How to joinAdmission to Class XI
Call, collect the form, hear.
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Call about the intake.
Call the line for Classes VII to XII, listed above, to ask whether there is space.
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Collect the A Level form.
From the Front Office, or download it from the school's website. It is separate from the form for Playgroup to Class IX.
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Hear the decision.
Admission is based on the school's mock examinations and the O Level result. The Principal's decision comes by telephone.
07QuestionsFrom families joining AS and A Level
Questions students and parents ask.
How many subjects must a student take?
At least three, from the eleven the school lists: English Language, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Accounting, Business and Psychology.
What is admission to Class XI based on?
On the school's mock examinations and the O Level result. The A Level form is separate from the one for Playgroup to Class IX, and the school decides by telephone.
Can a student who took O Level at another school apply?
The school's rule is the mock examinations and the O Level result. If your child sat O Level elsewhere, call the line for Classes VII to XII, listed above, before you apply.
Is admission open now?
The school's notice, as read in October 2026, offers A Level admission for July 2026 to June 2027. Space can change, so call the line for Classes VII to XII to check before you apply, or read the current notices.
Admissions
Visit the A Level classes.
Call the line for Classes VII to XII first about the current intake; the office confirms the day.