12/19/2007 8:25:00 AM
Daily Telegraph; 19 December
The death knell for A-levels was sounded as it was revealed the Government's flagship diplomas will be equivalent to up to three-and-a-half A-levels.The decision by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service means students may find it easier to get into university by taking the new courses, which will combine vocational and academic studies. It could lead to a sharp increase in the number of pupils going to university, particularly those from poor backgrounds who are often turned off by purely academic study.However, there are fears the diploma - which will include subjects such as hospitality and hair and beauty - may be less rigorous than A-levels. Telegraph and Times
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