BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performance
at Leigh Stationers' Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performance provides students with practical skills and knowledge in the performing arts industry. It includes mandatory units focused on performance and the study of practitioners' work, along with optional units tailored to specific interests like acting, dance, or musical theatre.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at 5 or above GCSE English Language or Literature 5 GCSE Mathematics 4
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
Stationers' Crown Woods Academy
145 Bexley Road Eltham, London, SE9 2PT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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