English GCSE
at Cambridgeshire County Council · local authority
Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail
What the college says
Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your English qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? This is a one-year course that will enable you to take the GCSE exam.
What you need to get on
Candidates should have studied English to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent). Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. All learners are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of English levels prior to enrolment on the course – please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Coleridge Community College
Radegund Road, Cambridge, CB1 3RJ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
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