Extended Certificate in Applied Business
at The Whitby High School, Ellesmere Port · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects.
What you need to get on
4+ in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths
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 Whitby High School
Sycamore Drive Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2NU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ellesmere Port
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