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In 2023 - 25% of the students scored 40 points IB
United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 4from 18749.00 £ / 27 weeks -
In 2021 - 91% of A Level students achieved A*-A
United KingdomLiverpoolCurrently watching: 4from 120.00 £ / week -
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In 2021 - 90,4% of A-level students achieved A*-B
United KingdomCambridgeCurrently watching: 6from 8320.00 £ / term -
In 2021 an average IB score made up 36
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 4from 13880.00 £ / year -
In 2021 - 59% of A Level students achieved A*-A
United KingdomIpswichCurrently watching: 5from 9680.00 £ / term -
In 2020 - 32% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomTauntonCurrently watching: 4from 11790.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 42% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomSunderlandCurrently watching: 6from 6831.00 £ / term -
In 2021 - 80% of A Level students achieved A* - A
United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 4from 13715.00 £ / term
GCSE, also known as the General Certificate of Secondary Education, is an academic qualification that students in the UK most often acquire at the age of 16 after completing a two-year stage in secondary education. The GCSE curriculum is designed to provide a broad education, allowing students to specialise in areas of genuine interest to them.
Most often, students take several GCSE subjects, including the main ones: English, Mathematics and Science. The list of additional subjects includes history, geography, foreign languages and others. The GCSE assessment process usually involves a combination of written examinations, coursework and practical assessments, depending on the subject.
GCSE exam scores are distributed as follows:
- 9 = High A score *,
- 8 = Standard A score,
- 7 = Grade below A,
- 6 = High B score,
- 5 = Low B or High C
- 4 = Grade below C,
- 3 = D or high E
- 2 = Low E or High F,
- 1 = Smaller F or G,
- U = not passed.
Final exams are necessary to assess the knowledge and skills of a student in various subjects, play an important role in shaping the future educational and career path of a student. The GCSE qualification serves as the foundation for further education and employment: school leavers usually use GCSE results to enter college or high school, where they can go on to more in-depth study at A-level or go on to vocational courses. For potential employers, the results of further exams demonstrate the applicant's academic achievements and skills.