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Uneven Effort Across Subjects
Strong in some subjects, exhausted in others — because IB requires all six.
AN ONLINE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL · AGES 7–18
Is IB Still Working for Your Child?
IB works for many students — but not every child. If yours is stretched thin, exhausted by the workload, or losing interest, there's another way. At Crimson Global Academy, students study A-Levels and AP live online, from Hong Kong.
70+
HK FAMILIES
trust CGA with their child's education
49%
STUDENTS
are studying at a higher level than their age
34%
AP STUDENTS
scored a perfect 5 (vs 19% global average)
160+
TOP 50 UNI OFFERS
Ivy League, Oxbridge & more
September 2026 places now open — limited spots.
IB, A-Levels, or AP — Which Fits Your Child?
Three internationally-recognised qualifications. Different approaches, different strengths.
IB Diploma
A-Levels
AP (Advanced Placement)
Structure
6 subjects + core components
3–4 subjects, chosen for depth
Individual subjects, chosen freely
Focus
Breadth across disciplines
Depth in chosen subjects
Depth in specific interests
Assessment
Final exams + coursework
Exams by subject, multiple sittings
Exams by subject, taken yearly
Best for
Students who want well‑rounded development and can manage high workload in many subjects
Students who want clear exam goals and to stand out with top results in specialised subjects
Student who want extra advanced subjects to strengthen their academic profile
Structure
IB Diploma
6 subjects + core componentsA-Levels
3–4 subjects, chosen for depthAP (Advanced Placement)
Individual subjects, chosen freelyFocus
IB Diploma
Breadth across disciplinesA-Levels
Depth in chosen subjectsAP (Advanced Placement)
Depth in specific interestsAssessment
IB Diploma
Final exams + courseworkA-Levels
Exams by subject, multiple sittingsAP (Advanced Placement)
Exams by subject, taken yearlyBest for
IB Diploma
Students who want well‑rounded development and can manage high workload in many subjectsA-Levels
Students who want clear exam goals and to stand out with top results in specialised subjectsAP (Advanced Placement)
Student who want extra advanced subjects to strengthen their academic profileIs CGA a Better Fit for Your Child?
Hong Kong parents tell us they noticed some of these before making the switch:
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A Desire to Specialise
Your child wants to go deeper in the subjects they love, not spread across six.
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Homework Taking Over
Evenings and weekends are filled with coursework, leaving little room for anything else.
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Interests Quietly Fading
Sport, music, or family time that mattered has slowly disappeared.
Speak with Our Asia Admissions Team
A free 15-minute chat. We'll talk through your child's current subjects, goals, and whether A-Levels or AP might work better.
How Learning Works at CGA
Three things Hong Kong families notice when their child joins CGA.
Small, Live Classes
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Around 10 students in every class, live and camera-on. Real teachers, real classmates, real discussion — held online.
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A Timetable Around Your Child
Live group classes or one-to-one sessions — all on a Hong Kong-friendly schedule, with room for sport, family, and rest.
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Proven University Results
160+ offers to Top 50 universities — including Ivy League and Oxbridge. Every student gets a dedicated admissions counsellor from Grade 9, with university strategy, application support, and teacher recommendation letters.
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Our Students Go On to Top Universities Worldwide
Including Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Stanford & leading US universities
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Oberlin College
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Nottingham University
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University of Durham
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NYU
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Stanford University
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UCLA
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UPenn, Wharton School of Business
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Princeton University
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