[7] Cambridge International A-Levels, although fundamentally similar, differ significantly in structure, format and content from the British variant.
[5][3] Cambridge International A-Levels are generally studied and completed over a period of two years and terminated with written examinations.
[8][9] The Cambridge International General Certificate of Education: Advanced Level is recognized for entrance to universities across the globe including in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa, the Netherlands, France, Germany and Spain.
[3] Due to the Lisbon Recognition Convention, Cambridge International A-Levels are accepted for admission to universities in over 50[3] countries.
Over 500[3] US universities and colleges accept Cambridge International AS- and A-Levels, including Stanford, Harvard and all Ivy League institutions.