Studying GCSEs at Bellerbys College
GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. GCSEs are taken as a course of study before taking A Levels or a Foundation pathway. If you're interested in pursuing a course of study in the UK that leads to a UK university place, getting the right GCSE grades will help you get there.
We offer a range of different GCSE courses to suit a variety of interests. To find a programme that matches your age and ability, choose from our Pre-GCSE, our intensive 1 Year GCSE programme or our 2 year GCSE Pathway Programme.
Which GCSE route is right for me?
All of our programmes offer a high quality education, small class sizes and individual support from your tutors. Our 2 year GCSE programme has a variety of pathways to choose from depending on your interests.
We also offer a 1 Year GCSE programme which is a more intensive course of study, lasting three or four terms. This is perfect for students starting their GCSEs later than expected or those who want to quickly advance into further study. If you're aged 14 or 15 and need to improve your IELTS score before joining the 1 Year GCSE, you can join our Pre-GCSE programme for one, two or three terms.
GCSE Pathway Programme
Students typically study nine GCSE subjects with exams taken at the end of two years. You can choose one of five academic pathways depending on your interests and university ambitions. On our GCSE Pathway Programme you'll develop the language, learning and cultural skills you need to succeed in the highly competitive world of higher education. You'll study in a welcoming environment, alongside students from all over the world.
Join this pathway if you are 14 or 15 years old. To help you get a broad education, we group core subjects into five pathways based on your interest. Choose from the following:
Extra subjects
Students on the GCSE Pathway Programme will also study two or three extra subjects, called ‘option subjects’, to broaden your interests and impress universities. Choices include: Art, Business Studies, Drama, Economics, French, Geography, Global Perspectives, History, ICT, Photography, Psychology and Spanish.
Enrichment opportunities
You will also be able to participate in our enrichment opportunities. These allow students to continue learning outside of the classroom by joining clubs, playing sports or taking additional lessons in the subjects they love. Enrichment is a great way to broaden your knowledge and prepare for the future.
Where will this programme take me?
By completing the 2 Year GCSE Pathway Programme in your chosen pathway, you can continue your studies with A Level or Foundation programmes in a variety of subjects. These will give you the skills needed to attend well respected universities throughout the UK and rest of the world.