Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
You will need to demonstrate a commitment to classroom-based academic study and be willing to undertake independent study outside of the classroom.
Applicants who have never taken GCSEs before will need to undertake assessments at interview where you must demonstrate a proficiency in English (reading, writing and spoken language) and maths at a suitable level to be able to access the demands of the GCSE programme of study in one year.
Suitability for the course will be assessed at interview through discussion and activities.
The Academic Progression GCSE programme is specifically designed to support you if you have been home schooled or if your educational journey has been disrupted, leading to lower GCSE results than you have the potential to achieve. Each course will allow you to study GCSEs, develop personal skills and prepare you for your next steps in progression to A Level or Vocational areas.
These courses have a variety of study options that have been designed to help you progress to your next step. Students can study a selection of GCSEs, including sciences, mathematics, English or humanities subjects.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 3 GCSE's at grade 3 including English Language and maths.
Progression
There are several different progression opportunities for students studying GCSEs. Many students progress to study A Levels, vocational areas, Access to Higher Education courses, apprenticeships, or employment in a variety of different areas.
Fees
If you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 years and over please contact the Advice Shop There will be costs for equipment, uniform and trips. These include costs for text books, stationery and subject relevant materials. Trips can be organised as part of the for study and enrichment purposes which will be subject to cost. For example a trip to see a show at Theatre Royal for GCSE Drama the students will be expected to pay the price of the ticket. Compulsory visits are announced with enough notice to help secure any additional finance needs as required. Please check our Finance pages for information on financial support, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.
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