GCSE/IGCSE
Small class sizes and high standards of teaching consistently produce good academic results that are well above the national average.
The college offers a unique and highly successful GCSE Programme that can be taken over 2 years, 18 months or one year. It is suitable for both local and international students.
The one year course attracts local students who :
- Wish to transfer after completing the first year of GCSE (Year 10) at their current school
- Have already taken their GCSE examinations and wish to retake some subjects to improve their grades
- Have just relocated to the Manchester area
Students have dedicated and experienced personal tutors to oversee the successful completion of the course. Students of statutory school age (aged 16 and under) have timetabled Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and sports.
Once students have completed their GCSEs many stay with the college and progress on to the Two Year A-Level Programme.
Two Year GCSE Course (International Students)
This is a great introduction to studying in the UK.
Students will improve their English through Academic English lessons alongside subject study which will then prepare them to take their GCSEs at the end of their second year of study.
International students need to have a minimum IELTS level of 3.5/4.0 and successfully pass the college interview process.
The student age is 14 – 15 years on entry to the college
18 month GCSE Course (International Students)
Students on this course study upto 9 GCSE subjects and start with the January intake.
Maths – compulsory
English or Academic English – compulsory
PHSE – compulsory
Optional subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Further Maths
Business
RS
Art
International students need to have a minimum IELTS level of 4.0/4.5 and successfully pass the college interview process.
The student age is 14 – 15 years on entry to the college.
One Year GCSE Course
Students on this course study upto 6 GCSE subjects.
Maths – compulsory
English or Academic English – compulsory
PHSE – compulsory
Optional subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Further Maths
Business
RS
Art
International students need to have a minimum IELTS level of 4.5/5.0 and successfully pass the college interview process.
The student age is 15 – 16 years on entry to the college
