The
General Certificate of Secondary Education or GCSE is the standard
qualification achieved by all students at the end of high school
studies. GCSE examinations are taken by all British students,
normally at the age of 16, and are usually required in order
to progress onto A-level and foundation programmes. They are
also therefore the natural choice for overseas students who
wish to come to the UK at an earlier stage in order to gain
a grounding in British education before moving on to A-levels.
The course is appropriate for all students preparing for A-
Level or Foundation study who do not yet have the appropriate
qualifications from their own country.
British Universities will normally require that students achieve
5 or more GCSE passes, which must include English and Mathematics
(grade C or above).
The GCSE 1 year intensive course is designed for those students
who, for whatever reason, have not achieved their full potential
at their previous school or college and have the commitment
and dedication to pass the GCSE course in one year.
The course incorporates both Science and Humanities subjects,
meeting the requirements of the Department of Education.
Students will be awarded a possible 7 GCSE grades on completion
of the course. Students may study a GCSE in a further language
in addition to English. An additional charge would be made
for a further language.
entry
requirements
Students
must be at least 14 years of age at the beginning of the GCSE
course. The 2 year course is not recommended for students of
17 + years of age.
Students
should have an English level equal to
IELTS 5.0 if they are to achieve C grades or above in the final
examinations.
Students should have an English level equal to IELTS 5.5 for
the GCSE 1 year intensive course.
Students
should provide evidence of their previous educational achievement.
1 year course
- Age of entry 17 - maximum 18
2 year course - Age of entry 14 - maximum 16
GCSE