GCSE courses

Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre accepts offers a GCSE course for British students (aged 16+) and International students (aged 16+). Re-take courses in English and Mathematics are also available and some students may choose to take one or more GCSEs in conjunction with their AS levels.

The GCSE course lasts for one academic year (nine months) and consists of a minimum of six subjects.

Key Facts

• Introductory Study Skills Course
• Revision Techniques Course
• 3 hours teaching (plus one hour laboratory work for Science) + 3 hours homework per subject per week + 3 hours supervised study (where work, examination paper practice is set)
• Regular progress tests
• 2 ‘mock’ examination weeks per year
• 2 reports to parents per year
• Daily attendance checks
• Personal tutor
• Easter and ‘last minute’ revision courses available
• Extra private tuition available
• Pre-sessional English tuition (if required)

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age 16
• Good academic record and satisfactory reference from previous school
• Good level of competence in the English Language
• Willingness to work hard

Subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Science (Double Award – counts as 2 subjects)
• Business Studies
• Information Technology
• Additional subjects may be available at an extra cost