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Certificate in Mathematics in Context

at The Marsh Academy, New Romney · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Mathematics in context is worth half an A Level and is designed for students to consolidate and build on students’ mathematical understanding and develop further mathematical understanding and skills in the application of mathematics to authentic problems. It has a wide focus that build a broader base of mathematical understanding and skills in order to support the mathematical content in other Level 3 qualifications and prepare students for the range of varied contexts that they are likely to encounter in vocational and academic study, future employment and life. The course can support the mathematical aspects of other subjects such as Psychology, Economics and finance, Sciences and Business.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Mathematics.

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

  • The Marsh Academy

    Station Road, New Romney, TN28 8BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · New Romney

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