About the course
Each individual will be fully assessed by our professional tutors and advised which qualification would best suit his/her needs. Students often find attending a functional skills class beneficial prior to starting GCSE.
Entry requirements
You will need to have either a Functional skills Level 2 Maths qualification or achieve the minimum standard required during the assessment to be accepted onto the course.
Qualifications
GCSE Maths (AQA) new specification grades 1-5. A Majority of students will take the foundation tier. The highest grade is 5 which is roughly equivalent to grade B. There may be the opportunity to be referred for a higher level class which will be held at WSC in Bury St Edmunds.
What you'll learn (core modules)
The tutor will prepare learners for exam entry for GCSE which is completed in June 2025.
The course consists of the use of scientific calculators and will start with a thorough grounding in the basics of maths to clear up any misconceptions. Despite the intensive nature of the course there should be time to introduce everyone to the fun of maths. This is a condensed course which can be very demanding but very rewarding.
All sessions are taught with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
9 core subjects that are threaded through the course are:
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Scales
- Conversions
The new specification GCSE Maths contains a third extra content on previous years. In order to be successful students will be expected to attend a 3 hour lesson each week and spend at least the same amount of time in home studies.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
The class will be planned to be delivered from a classroom in West Suffolk College in Thetford.
In the event that the class size is not big enough to run in Thetford, the class will be run using the I-Immersive classroom suite. Our classrooms are equipped with audio visual hardware and cutting edge technology, allowing a small group of students to study outside of Bury St Edmunds and to receive an engaging live teaching experience closer to home.
Further details will be provided once you submit your enquiry.
Where will this course take me?
This is a recognised qualification for career progression or to qualify for other college/university courses.
How much will it cost?
If you have lived within the EU for the previous 3 years and do not already have a GCSE grade C or above in this subject then you qualify for full course funding.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
INDUCTION and ENROLMENT
Once you apply online, your centre team will send you all the information you need and to assess whether this course is the right level for you.
Alternatively you can phone the office on 01842 760150; email the team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Book an Appointment to meet with a member of the team in the office
You will undertake online Initial and Diagnostic Assessments to assess the most appropriate level of study. It is important that you complete this assessment on your own and to the best of your ability.
Your centre team will contact you once this is completed, and talk you through your results, the level that has been set and your prior achievement. You will have the opportunity to agree on the course level and your method of delivery be it online or classroom based. Your identification will be confirmed, and the enrolment process completed. However please be aware that it will be the tutor's discretion to change your level if they feel this is not right for you, once you begin your course.
Days & times
Please contact us for dates and further information