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Pre A Level Course - One Year

Introduction

Each year a number of students do not do as well as expected in GCSE. A good alternative to resit GCSEs is a vocational course, but there are some students who keenly want to start on the AS and A level route.

Experience clearly shows that some students need an extra year to attain 5 GCSEs or equivalent. The pre A level course will be specially designed for those with some GCSEs at C or above who are not qualified to start a full AS programme but have the capability of doing so over three years.

On a pre A level course you will have the opportunity to retake English, Maths or Core Science GCSEs. In addition you will be able to take a general humanities GCSE and the Edexcel Workskills course.

Where appropriate you may be able to start an AS subject, but the plan will be to take this over two years.

At the end of one year you would have your full level 2 qualification and if you do well you could have your first AS. In your second year you would start a full AS programme leading to A levels in the third year.

The pre A level option will be discussed with you at enrolment in August. This is not a GCSE repeat course.

Course Content

GCSE Maths, English and Core Science are basically the same as those you have studied at school.

AQA humanities explores and examines issues important to human societies.

The Edexcel Workskillls level 2 course is a portfolio of units which includes personal development skills, problem solving, teamwork and practical work-based activities as well as careers and guidance and interview skills.

Subject Entry Guidelines

The pre A level course is specially designed for students with some GCSEs at C or above who were expected to have passed 5 but may not have done so.

Destinations of Past Students

Progression to advanced level education.

One Year Course

How to Apply?

You can apply online using our Online Application Form.
Alternatively, you can call 01642 808285 for all enquiries.

Please note that the contents published in this course guide are correct at the time of publication.
The college reserves the right to make changes or withdraw courses.