Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in IT

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificateOxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

33 providers teach this exact qualification.

London8

Isleworth and Syon School For Boys
Isleworth · 2 years
They ask for: 8+ GCSE grades at 6-4. Specific courses may have additional requirements.
Their versionFree
London Academy
Edgware · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Robert Clack School
Dagenham · 2 years
They ask for: All subjects have an average points score (APS) requirement; this is the average GCSE grade achieved in Year 11.
Their version
Rosedale College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimumof 5 Subjects 9-4 grades (or the equivalent) at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English, Grade 5 in Mathematics and at least a Grade 5 in Digiital Applicat
Their versionFree
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Winchmore School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Computer Science at 4 or above or iMedia at a Merit or above. GCSE English language grade 4
Their versionFree
Woodbridge High School
Woodford Green · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Woolwich Polytechnic School
London · 2 years
They ask for: You should have, or be working towards, a grade 4 (C) or above in maths and English GCSEs or equivalent functional skills qualification. Previous study of IT at
Their versionFree

East Midlands7

Abbeyfield School
Northampton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£200
Bluecoat Aspley Academy
Nottingham · 1 year
They ask for: 5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 in Computer Science/equivalent level 2 IT. Grade 5 in at least 2 essay based subjects.
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Dslv E-Act Academy
Daventry · 22 months
They ask for: Pass at ECDL
Their versionFree
Lodge Park Academy
Corby · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths
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The Long Eaton School
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 9 - 4 in English Language and Mathematics
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The Parker E-Act Academy
Daventry · 2 years
They ask for: 5x GCSE's grade 4 (C) and at least x2 at Grade 5 or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification. A grade 5 at GCSE in same subject is
Their versionFree
The West Bridgford School
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 3 Grade 6s in chosen subjects (or nearest equivalents) + 2 Grade 5s
Their versionFree

East of England5

Chase High School
Westcliff-On-Sea · 24 months
They ask for: You should have, or be working towards, a grade 4 (C) or above in maths and English GCSEs or equivalent functional skills qualification. Previous study of IT at
Their versionFree
Cromwell Community College
Chatteris · 2 years
They ask for: Students who want to study a vocational subject should preferably have a minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 4
Their versionFree
Mayflower High School
Billericay · 18 months
They ask for: Grade P2 at Level 2 Cambridge Nationals (Level 2 Pass).
Their versionFree
St Peter'S School
Huntingdon · 2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 4+. You do not need to have studied IT at GCSE.
Their versionFree
West Hatch High School
Chigwell · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 4 or above in ICT or GCSE grade C/4 in another subject plus grade 4 in English and Maths
Their versionFree

South East5

Oriel High School
Crawley · 24 months
They ask for: You should have, or be working towards, a grade 4 (C) or above in maths and English GCSEs or equivalent functional skills qualification. Previous study of IT at
Their versionFree
St Vincent College
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · 2 years
They ask for: Details of entry requirements into the 6th Form and specific subjects are given in our 6th form Prospectus via the website.
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Trinity School
Sevenoaks · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 3 in English
Their versionFree
Ursuline College
Westgate-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's 9-4 including English and Maths
Their versionFree

West Midlands3

Myton School
Warwick · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in Maths and English
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Walsall Academy
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 - 4) or equivalent Grade 4 in GCSE English, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE ICT or equivalent
Their versionFree
Wood Green Academy
Wednesbury · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE 9-4 including Maths and English at 4 or above GCSE Maths 5+ and ICT Merit/5+ if studied
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North West2

Oldham Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications).
Their versionFree
The King David High School
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C
Their versionFree

Yorkshire and The Humber2

Pudsey Grammar School
Pudsey · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x 9-4 including English and maths. Minimum Level 2 Pass in IT (if relevant).
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Halifax · 2 years
They ask for: Students wishing to study at Trinity Sixth Form Academy are required to achieve five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English and M
Their versionFree

South West1

Hardenhuish School
Chippenham · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 in ICT
Their versionFree