BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport
at The Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is the largest qualification in the suite of BTEC Nationals in Sport and Exercise Science, and is equivalent in size to 3 A levels. It is best suited to learners who want to progress to higher education programmes in the sport and exercise science sector, students who have a passion for sport and its theoretical concepts.
What you need to get on
Grade 4-9 in GCSE PE or BTEC Sport Merit or higher
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
The Maplesden Noakes School
BUCKLAND ROAD GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE
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