Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2021-22

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.
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 Programmes
in English & maths
At Shipley College, we recognise the importance of
students having good English and maths skills.
These skills are essential 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 and Core Maths on offer. See
page 56 for more information.
Apprentices
You may also study ICT, as well as English and maths,
as part of your course.
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