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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business

at Queensmead School, Ruislip · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

BTEC Business provides students with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structures of businesses and equips students with the skills required to succeed in employment or at university. This is a two year course. The qualification is equivalent to one A Level. Students are assessed through a mixture of controlled assessments and examinations over the 2 years.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve five grades 9-4 including in Maths and English grade 4. GCSE Business or Business and Enterprise VCERT to at least a Merit is desirable but not essential.

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

  • Queensmead School

    Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ruislip

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