Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2019-20

New 1-9 GCSE grades and what they mean
The numerical grades can be seen throughout this guide with the previously used letter grades in brackets
- e.g. Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English or maths.
If you are applying for a course and have the old A - G GCSE grades, please reference the table for the new
numerical equivalent.
New Grades 9-8 7 6 5-4 3 2 1 1
Old Grades A* A B C D E F G
Assessment
Many of our courses have some externally assessed
units. You will often be assessed in other ways with
internally marked assignments, including building a
portfolio of work, practical tasks and presentations.
These and other types of evidence will form part of
your final grade.
Additional Study (study programmes)
English & maths
At Shipley College, we recognise the importance of
students having good English and maths skills.
These skills are very important for your future
studies and employment prospects. Our approach
will help you enjoy these subjects as you learn and
achieve better grades.
Full-time students
If you are 16-18 years old, on a full-time course and
have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in
English and maths, you will continue to study these
subjects.
If you have already achieved GCSE grade 4 (C)
or above in English or maths, why not look in to
improving your qualifications?
We have AS English or Core Maths on offer. See page
58 for more information.
Apprentices
You may also study ICT, as well as English and maths,
as part of your course.
Register your interest
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