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Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

at Samuel Ryder Academy, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is designed to support post-16 learners with the mathematical and statistical needs of their further study of other subjects, as well as for employment and everyday life. The needs of learners preparing for a variety of technical and professional roles are met through learning about mathematical modelling, costing, risk and the use of spreadsheets. Financial problem solving is a part of the qualification; this is important for all learners, irrespective of their future ambitions. This qualification gives learners the mathematical skills to tackle problems in a variety of authentic situations*. It enables learners to strengthen the mathematical knowledge and skills which they have learnt at GCSE so that they can apply them to the problems which they will encounter in further study, life and employment. The use of technology – in particular, spreadsheets – is an integral part of the course.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs grade 9 to 5 including maths and English.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Samuel Ryder Academy

    Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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