Students who are intending to study an Advanced Level programme of three subjects or a hybrid of Advanced Level and BTEC Level 3 courses, the requirements are:

• Five GCSE’s grades 9-4 including two of English, Maths or Science

• In addition, each subjects has individual course requirements. Please check the course specification for further details

• Students who have achieved Grades 8 & 9 at GCSE may select a fourth subject

• All students have the option to take an EPQ in Year 12

BTECs are vocational qualifications with a coursework element. Typical subjects offered at BTEC level include Business Studies, Engineering and Information Technology. One of the main differences between BTECs and A-Levels is the way they are assessed. A-Levels mainly involve two years of study geared towards a final exam, whereas BTECs are continually assessed via coursework and practical projects and have a smaller weighted final examination. 

• Five GCSE’s grades 9-4 including either English or Maths

OR

• Level 2 Vocational award at Merit or above plus 3 GCSE’s Grades 9-4 including either English or Maths

• Some subjects have individual requirements. (Please check the course specification for further details.)