BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business
at Bingley Grammar School, Bingley · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 1 and 1/2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.
What you need to get on
To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a range of subjects including Mathematics and English Language.
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
Bingley Grammar School
Keighley Road, Bingley, BD16 2RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bingley
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