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Key details

Course area
Foundation Learning
Student type
14 - 16 options
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
End date
Saturday 15th May 2027
Location
High Pavement Sixth Form Chaucer Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LP
Course code
Parent course code:C054992 Child course code: Q054993

Course introduction

This one-year Entry Level programme is for students in the equivalent of Years 10 or 11 and will provide students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto further programmes at Nottingham College e.g. GCSE or vocational options.

The course usually runs over 3 or 4 days and includes:

  • AQA Entry Level Certificate in English
  • AQA Entry Level Certificate in Maths
  • AQA Entry Level Certificate in Science
  • ASDAN Personal Development Programme (Bronze Award)
  • Tutorial programme focused on careers and progression
  • A number of trips including to the Council House and Nottingham Castle

Students on this programme can also apply for one of our half-day short courses for home educated students (timetable permitting).

Course information

1 year

AQA Entry Level Certificate in Maths, English and Science and ASDAN Personal Development Programme (Bronze)

Students must be electively home educated.

Assessment includes externally moderated assessments in ELC English, Maths and Science.

Level 1 Academic or Vocational study at the college.