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FT GCSE Programme (Science Route)
Course overview
We offer a unique opportunity to re-sit GCSEs on our STEM Pathway. You study this course for a year, and you will receive 5 GCSE grades in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English Language.
Many Job roles or degree require a minimum of a grade 4 GCSE in STEM subjects, therefore we provide the opportunity to improve your GCSE grades.
You will also improve your confidence, your personal and social skills, and develop work-related skills such as time-management and communication that will support your onward journey to further study and professional employment.
As these GCSE’s are completed in one year, we require all applicants to undertake a
diagnostic assessment during the application process.
Course details
A minimum of Grade 3 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths is required. Where applicants have not previously studied GCSE qualifications or where education has been disrupted, suitability for the course will be discussed at interview, where we will consider individual educational background, experience, and any prior qualifications you may have.
Applicants will also undertake brief Maths and English (mainly reading and writing) assessments during the application and interview process for this course. Successful applicants will simply be those who our experienced staff consider have a reasonable chance in securing Grade
4/C or above in each of the subjects taken, at the end of one year of study.
On this full-time course you will study five GCSEs over one year including
GCSE English Language and Maths, providing a platform for successful students to
progress on to Level 3 study.
This full-time course will be delivered in dedicated and well-equipped teaching spaces within our A Level centre, where students will also have access to A Level social and study spaces, computer rooms, and a variety of enrichment activities alongside current A-Level students. The majority of assessment will be by formal end of year examination, but some subjects will also have internally assessment coursework components.
Students who achieve at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above—including English Language and Maths—and show a positive attitude to learning are guaranteed progression onto our full-time A Level programme. Other progression routes are also available.
You’ll study GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and Maths. These subjects are delivered intensively over one year to help you achieve the qualifications needed for Level 3 study or future career pathways.
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