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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business

at Saint Cecilia'S Church of England School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector.

What you need to get on

You will need five 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths to take the Level 3 BTECs. If you have also studied Business Studies at Level 2, you will need either a minimum of a Merit at BTEC, or a Grade 5 for GCSE Business. If you haven’t studied Business at Level 2, then you will need a Grade 5 in a humanities subject.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

    Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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