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Academic Progression GCSEs

City College Norwich

Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ

BTEC Technical Award L1/2
Level 2
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 03 September 2026
City College Norwich
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.

You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

Course Summary

The Academic Progression GCSE programme is specifically designed to support you if you have been home schooled or if your educational journey has been disrupted, leading to lower GCSE results than you have the potential to achieve. Each course will allow you to study GCSEs, develop personal skills and prepare you for your next steps in progression to A Level or Vocational areas.

These courses have a variety of study options that have been designed to help you progress to your next step. Students can study a selection of GCSEs, including sciences, mathematics, English or humanities subjects.

Entry requirements

3 x GCSEs Grade 3 including English and Maths.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to classroom-based academic study and be willing to undertake independent study outside of the classroom.

Applicants who have never taken GCSEs before will need to undertake assessments at interview where you must demonstrate a proficiency in English (reading, writing and spoken language) and maths at a suitable level to be able to access the demands of the GCSE programme of study in one year.

Suitability for the course will be assessed at interview through discussion and activities.

Your next steps...

There are several different progression opportunities for students studying GCSEs. Many students progress to study A Levels, vocational areas, Access to Higher Education courses, apprenticeships, or employment in a variety of different areas.


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