A level Business
at The Canterbury Academy, Canterbury · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail
What the college says
A level Business Studies course is focused on the development of important transferrable skills such as: data skills, presenting arguments and justified recommendations based on evidence provided, and problem solving skills and conducting independent research. The AS provides candidates with essential understanding of how to set up and run a small to medium sized business.
What you need to get on
GCSE English and maths at 6 or above. Business qualification at GCSE/Level 2
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
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