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Science Foundation Year

at Bexhill College, Bexhill-On-Sea · college

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Science Foundation Year is a programme designed for students who wish to pursue A Level Science and Maths rather than the vocational alternative, but do not yet have the required grades (6/6 in Science and 6 in Maths), and who may have not studied the higher tier at school.

What you need to get on

A grade 4 or 5 in Science and Maths which are below the grades required for A Level Sciences (6/6 in Science and 6 in Maths). This course is not suitable for students who have achieved below grade 4/4 in Science or not previously studied the GCSE.

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

  • Bexhill College

    Penland Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2JG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Bexhill on Sea

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