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GCSE Plus

at DCG, Derby · other provider

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE33 weeksFull time

What the college says

The GCSE Plus programme is a stepping stone programme that will enable you to make a successful transition to Level 3 study. It will help you realise your full potential by giving you the skills, confidence and grades necessary to make a successful next step. English Language and Mathematics are mandatory elements of the programme if you have not already gained those all-important grades of a 4. Alongside these subjects, students can pick from a range of other GCSE subjects. Bespoke study programmes will range from three to five GCSEs, along with a tutorial programme. The core programme is taught as face-to-face provision.We also offer a unique programme that will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. This package will include English Language, Mathematics and English Literature along with a tutorial programme. Students interested in this programme will need to express their interest during interview. The programme is intended for students where this provision would better suit their needs. Students wishing to progress via this programme to A-levels are invited to discuss this aspiration with the team.

What you need to get on

The GCSE Plus programme attracts students from a diverse range of backgrounds. The typical grade profile for a student taking this route is predominantly 3s and 4s. The programme is invaluable for students looking to improve their grade profile for progression to Level 3 courses, including A-levels. The programme is equally relevant to students with few or no qualifications who may have been home-schooled, who may have studied overseas or who may have missed school or exams for valid reasons. S

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

  • DERBY COLLEGE @ THE JOSEPH WRIGHT CENTRE

    Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3PA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Derby

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