We are proud to say that our GCSE pass rates in English and maths are better than the national average, so by doing a course with us we’ll do our very best to make sure you pass with flying colours!
If you don’t already have a GCSE in English or maths at A*-C grade or 9-4, your GCSE course will be funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and you won’t have to pay a course fee*.
Our tutors are highly experienced and qualified and specialise in guiding adults towards their qualification. We pride ourselves in building ‘learning confidence’ – we will take care of you.
If you would like to take a GCSE course, you should first enrol on a free ‘Are you ready for GCSE?’ course. We ask everyone to do this assessment as it helps us to make sure that GCSE is the right course for you.
The English GCSE course is English Language, with the AQA examining board.
GCSE courses run from September until May, if you are interested in joining a GCSE course, you will need to first complete an ARE YOU READY FOR GCSE? assessment. This will be made up of online tasks and, where appropriate, a short telephone or video call with a GCSE tutor. A GCSE tutor will then review the work you have submitted and let you know if you can enrol on one of our GCSE FAST TRACK courses. You will also complete a further assessment at the start of the GCSE programme. Your place will be confirmed by the third session of the course. If you are not ready for the GCSE, we can offer you a place on a Functional Skills course.
*This course is free for learners who are 19+ on 1 August 2022.
Please email Angela Cato Angela.Cato@buckinghamshire.gov.uk or call 01296 674463 to find out more and/or register for an ARE YOU READY FOR GCSE? assessment.
If English is your second language and you want to improve your English skills, you can join an ESOL class.
*Depending on residency requirements